YHA Coverack
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WiFi
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Free parking on premises
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Sea view
Coverack Windsurfing School
Overview
Try a half-day taster session at one of the few places in England where you can learn to windsurf on the sea. Coverack has an east facing bay, so protected and ideal for first timers to learn.
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What makes it special
- Learn to windsurf in a protected bay
Opening Times
From end March to start October
Hostels nearby
YHA Lizard Point
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
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Self-catering kitchen
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