Cornwall's Coast. Your Family. Your Club.

Gunwalloe Surf Life Saving Club, Surf life saving for children and adults at Gunwalloe Church Cove, near Helston. Weekly beach sessions May to October. Winter pool training. Open to all abilities.

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Established 1959

SLSGB Affiliated

DBS Checked Coaches

Inclusive Ethos

Gunwalloe Church Cove

A surf club built on compassion, inclusion and teamwork

At Gunwalloe Surf Life Saving Club we believe that gaining great beach and surf life safety skills should never depend on being the fastest, fittest, or most competitive. Compassion, inclusion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Our weekly sessions teach children to respect the sea, look out for each other, and grow into capable, confident lifesavers. Founded in 1959 and reformed in 2010, we are one of Cornwall's most welcoming surf life saving clubs.

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Nippers

Nippers: Beach Safety and Sea Skills for Ages 7 to 13

Our Nippers programme runs every Saturday from May to October at Gunwalloe Church Cove. Qualified coaches, small groups, and a fun-first approach to surf life saving. No experience needed.

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Juniors and Youth

Juniors and Youth: From Nippers to Lifeguard

Our Juniors programme takes young people aged 13 to 18 from surf life saving basics through to the Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate. Compete if you want to. Lead if you want to.

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Seniors Open and Masters

Seniors and Masters: The Sea Does Not Care How Old You Are

Adult surf life saving at Gunwalloe SLSC. Train, compete, coach, or just be part of a brilliant community. All abilities and experience levels welcome from 18 upwards.

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One membership. A whole season of the sea.

A single annual membership covers weekly summer beach sessions, winter pool training at Better Helston Leisure Centre, full SLSGB insurance, and access to all club events. Family memberships available.

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