Polo On The Beach 2008

 The sound of crashing waves will echo to the thunder of hooves as Polo on the Beach - the ultimate culture clash - returns to Watergate Bay this September.

Last year saw the first ever polo match to be played on a UK beach. It was one of the most glamorous events yet at Watergate Bay, and this year’s match promises to be even better – sunbleached surfers will rub shoulders with the thoroughbred polo set in a late summer’s evening of saltwater adrenaline!

20 polo ponies will be on the beach to play the exhibition match, which is completely free for spectators. So if you’ve always hankered after the cocktail dress and wellies combo, this is your moment.

http://www.watergatebay.co.uk/polo.htm

 Watergate Bay will also see an array of watersport events taking place across the summer and into Autumn....

2008 events at The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay

The first two rounds of the high-octane surf powerboat race series.
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 July
White Stuff Surf Relief Festival 2008
Pro surfing contest, Sunset Sessions live music festival, family events, and much more supporting the
charity Surf Relief UK.
Tuesday 9 September
Polo on the Beach at Watergate Bay
Surf meets turf in a reprise of one of the most spectacular beach events ever held.
Friday 19 & Saturday 20 September
Zapcat King of the Surf – Rounds 3 & 4
The king of the surf will be decided in the ultimate test - the waves of Watergate Bay.
October - date to be confirmed.
Stand-Up Paddle Surfing Championships
Longboarding meets outrigger canoeing in the newest old form of surfing.