As our 8th year in Crantock draws to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity to look back at everything the year has brought us here at Big Green Adventures. It's been a year of change for us really, with new staff, new activities and even a whole new setup!
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
We said goodbye to a lot of the old school Big Green team members last winter as they moved on to pastures new. Between Ross, Petr, Sophie & Gem we lost a combined 20+ years of experience, leaving a big hole in the core team.
That meant we were on the lookout for talented new coaches to join the ranks and we certainly found them! It's been incredible to welcome some passionate freshly qualified coaches in their very first season; Jackson & Tayler brought so much energy to the beach, and it was epic having Robbie & Chris join us after completing their training right here at Big Green. On top of that we had Danny bringing a wealth of experience, Tom helping us out on hire and maintenance and juniors like Rowan, Molly & Phoebe stepping up to help us out in the water as assistant coaches.
We're firm believers that Big Green is only as good as it's team of staff and we've been so privileged to have a great crew on board this year. We can't wait to welcome them back in 2025 and find out all about their winter adventures!
COASTEERING IN CRANTOCK
Launching a new activity has been a huge step for us this season. We've wanted to run Coasteering here for years, knowing how incredible the Crantock coastline is and how many cool features are hidden along Pentire headland.
Doing it safely and in a way that doesn't harm the local flora & fauna was always key for us though. That's why we spent the early part of the year training non-stop under the expert guidance of industry leaders, as well as experts in wildlife friendly activities, to plan the perfect route for you guys to enjoy.
If you haven't joined one of our Coasteering sessions yet then put that on your to do list for 2025. No two sessions are alike as every time we go out we see something different - CLICK HERE to find out all about it and book your session for your next visit.
OUR NEW OFFICE AND SHOP
As we grew to offer new activities we needed more storage space for the equipment, so this was a perfect opportunity to get a bit more space here on the beach. As with many things here at Big Green, that meant we designed an built it ourselves, reusing and repurposing materials to minimise our impact.
It was a bit of a rush to be ready for Easter but we made it and the extra space has been amazing. Having an office/shop space that didn't get drenched every time it rained has been a game changer! If you visited us last summer I'm sure you'll have loved our little eco-shop, you can find out more about it HERE - or pop in for a visit once we reopen in the Spring.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025
Never ones to rest on our laurels, we've got some big plans in store for 2025 to make it our best year to date! With the vast majority of our coaching team already super keen for another season in Crantock, here's our 'Big 3' that we're looking forward to this year...
LIFEGUARD & COACHING COURSES - Training aspiring lifeguards and coaches is something we absolutely love, this career choice has been incredible for both Dale & Adam, and passing on our knowledge to the next generation is something we're both super passionate about. That means we're already planning a range of courses for 2025 so that you can get your qualifications to join us!
ACTIVITY CAMPS - After a couple of really popular advanced surf camps in 2024, we're planning to host a range of different options next season. Keep your eyes peeled on the website and our socials as they land - we've got some awesome stuff in the pipeline!
SURF & SUP HOLIDAYS - Our relaunch of our Siargao Surf Trip in November was so popular that we've decided to ramp things up a notch for 2025. We're in the final stages of planning some new adventures so keep an eye on THIS PAGE or our socials to be the first to find out!
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