Quite often EBO climbing students ask us which is the correct way to belay. Belaying is an extremely important aspect of climbing and is most often one of the first aspects of the techechical elements of rock climbing and wall climbing that beginners will learn. Following is some information all budding climbers will find useful. [...]
Each year here at EBO we have become amazed at how many families are now going on adventure holidays. Whether it is scuba diving in Eqypt or an outdoor activity break in the UK, it seems UK families are now looking for something a bit different. For the health conscious it is the ideal way [...]
EBO have been running British Canoe Union (BCU) kayaking training courses in Cornwall for many years. More recently our kayaking training courses have also been held on the faster flowing waters of Devon. EBO now also run BCU kayaking training in Wales and Scotland. BCU courses are ideal if you want to paddle recreationally [...]
Here at EBO we strive to do everything we can to improve the safety of individuals undertaking outdoor activities, below are some climbing and abseiling posters that encourage just that! MLTE has been working with the British Mountaineering Council to produce three posters for climbing walls to promote safe belaying and abseiling. The posters are [...]
Single Pitch Award Training. This week we have been running our popular single pitch award (SPA) across Cornwall. This climbing course is a precursor to the SPA Assessment qualification. The single pitch award training course allows you to work as an assistant climbing instructor and assist spa assessed and more qualified instructors What does the [...]
This week we have run our popular SLSA NARS (National Aquatic Rescue Standard) Lifeguard Training Course in Cornwall. The course lasts 6 days, with the lifeguard exam to be held in St Agnes, Cornwall on the Saturday. The training is a pre requisite for outdoor instructors as well as of course lifeguards. Many students [...]
So what is the best way to get fit for a big surf holiday while you are busy back at home, with all the pressures and distraction every day living brings? We believe there are 3 things you should do. Work on your endurance The first thing you need to take care of is your [...]
Here at EBO we have 2 dedicated routes for Coasteering in Devon. The most popular coasteering venue in Devon is across the North Devon Coast is Watermouth Cove, near Ilfarcombe. We aslo conduct Coasteering at Baggy Point, Croyde. These locations are ideal for stag and hen groups, school groups as well as friends and family [...]
EBO have many years of experience teaching individuals the skills required of surfing. Our surfing lessons in Newquay are available to stag and hen groups as well as families. Learn about the equipment, catching a wave and finally standing up on whitewater and then (hopefully)your first greenwater wave. For more experienced surfers including competition surfers [...]
Newquay Adventure Centre is an outdoor activity centre based in Newquay (funny old thing!) The Adventure Centre has been operating for nearly 6 years now and offers exciting outdoor activities to all types of groups such as military personnel visiting RAF St Mawgan, as well as schools, colleges and universities visiting Newquay. The centre is [...]