The Paddle for Life started after lifeguards from Fistral Beach held a Joe Way memorial paddle to raise money for charity in 2008.  Joe is the inspirational little boy who touched people's lives around the country and beyond.

Our aim is to raise awareness of Joe’s story and inspire people to raise money for their chosen charity.

Newquay Paddle 2025 Event Schedule

Event Timetable

  • 3:00 PM: Sign-ups Open
  • 4:00 PM: Skydive onto the beach (6 skydivers!)
  • 4:15 PM: Skydivers land, board rescue boats, and start the race after a quick photo
  • 4:15 PM: 1km Heats Begin – Family fun paddle around the bay, team relay
  • 5:00 PM: Ash Harding performs from the Rowing Club balcony
  • 5:30 PM: 200m Heats Begin – Kids, parents and children paddle inside the harbour (tide permitting)
  • 6:00 PM: Oll an Gwella sings from the Rowing Club balcony
  • 6:30 PM: 1km Relay
  • 7:00 PM: Pro Joe Way Memorial Cup – RNLI Lifeguards 1km relay paddle
  • 7:00 PM: Rowing Club Male Voice Choir
  • 7:45 PM: Paddle Trophies, RNLI Presentation, and Thank You
  • 8:00 PM: Amplify Southwest DJs at the Rowing Club (featuring Rosie Way, until 10:00 PM)

Raffle Information

Buy raffle tickets online via the QR code or with cash at the sign-in tent. The draw will take place on Sunday, and winners will be announced online.

Over £2,000 in Prizes, including:

  • Big F-T’s Shack Rockpool Adventures – Family voucher for 2 adults and 3 children
  • Wax: Family tickets to a Truro City FC game
  • WAX Gym Membership
  • Meal for two at WAX Watergate
  • 4 Tickets to the WAX Burner Obstacle Course Race (September)
  • Signed guitar from James Morrison
  • 4 waffles at the Waffle Bar (next to the Boathouse)
  • Painting of Newquay Harbour by Dug Hinge
  • Signed canvas print of Ben Skinner, Lukas Skinner & Tom Butler
  • Cream tea at Talland Hotel
  • £50 haircut voucher for Charlotte Hodge at Florries Truro
  • 2 x tickets to the SAS Ball (5th July – 35th Anniversary)
  • Lego Lodge donated by Bruton Solutions

Sponsors

£500 Sponsors: Start & Co, Henwood Funerals, Wax, Pitched Website Solutions

£250 Sponsor: Aspect Holidays

Event Background

The first paddle took place in September 2008 after Joe Way passed away aged 4. Lifeguards paddled from Watergate Bay to the harbour. The event has grown since then and has raised over £180,000 in 14 years. After a break during COVID, the event is back and bigger than ever.

Charities Attending

Make sure you visit and support:

  • Surfers Against Sewage (SAS)
  • Cornwall Air Ambulance
  • Penhaligon’s Friends
  • Wave Project
  • Children’s Hospice South West
  • St Petrocs

Food & Drink

Provided by Ultra Entertainment:

  • Pork Bap – £5 (All proceeds go to charity)
  • Water – Donation-based

Entry Fees

  • Kids (Under 18): £5
  • Adults: £10
  • Team Relay (4 people): £20

Participation Details

  • 1km Fun Paddle: Groups of 15 paddle out into the bay and back. This is not a race – just great fun!
    • Minimum Age: 9 (SLSC members), 10 (public/day members)
  • 200m Paddle: For ages 7+ inside the harbour. Great for kids and adults not taking part in the 1km paddle. Limited to groups of 10 due to space.
  • Relay Race: Teams of 4 compete. £15 per team. Winner keeps the trophy until next year. Minimum age: 10 (SLSC or day members only)

Supported By

  • Towan Blystra Lions
  • Cornwall South Lifesaving
  • Hutton Hire
  • GFS Fire
  • Andy Loo’s
  • Newquay Lions Minibus
  • Soundworx
  • Cornwall Parachute Club
  • Ultra Entertainment (Hog Roast)
  • SRT Specialist Security
  • In Safe Hands
  • Purple Gecko

All advertisers support the Joe Way Paddle for Life and have generously given their time and products to help raise money

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