This year, Wu-Tang Clan are celebrating 25 years since the release of their ground-breaking debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). New York’s genre-defining rap collective shot to fame following their 1993 debut, and have since been considered one of the all-time great hip-hop groups. With a string of huge hits including ‘Protect Ya Neck’, ‘Gravel Pit’ and ‘C.R.E.A.M.’, and over 40 million album sales worldwide, Wu-Tang Clan are set to deliver an epic set leaving fans at Watergate Bay enraptured.

Headlining the Land Of Saints stage are The Wombats. Over a decade since the release of A Guide To Love, Loss And Desperation, The Wombats continue to soar, with the recent release of their fourth studio album Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life. Liverpudlian indie-rock three-piece The Wombats will bring their relentless energy to Watergate Bay, with timeless hits including ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’ sure to draw huge crowds at Boardmasters this August. Other acts added today include Bear’s Den, Mahalia, SG Lewis, Sunset Sons, Elderbrook, Mella Dee, and Heidi, joining Giggs, Dizzee Rascal, Jorja Smith, Plan B, DJ EZ, Jax Jones & Martin Solveig, Wilkinson b2b Sub Focus, Franz Ferdinand, Razorlight, Mabel, Sam Fender, Slaves, The Hunna and many more for five unforgettable days in the most breathtaking festival setting in the UK.

Boardmasters will continue its tremendous work to keep the festival and the Cornish coastline, cleaner than ever before. Long-term supporters of Surfers Against Sewage for over 20 years the festival will once more collaboarate on a series of beach cleans throughout the year as well as during the festival. Other sustainability initiatives will continue, including the hugely successful re-useable cup scheme, the litter bond, Cornwall’s ‘Final Straw’ scheme and more to make Boardmasters as clean, environmentally-friendly and enjoyable as possible. This is all part of the mission to have eradicated all non-essential single use plastics from Boardmasters by 2020.

The Zennor Haven Wellbeing Area will return to Watergate Bay. The perfect place to unwind and relax, with yoga, mental health workshops, healthy food offerings, meditation and more. The UK’s largest Silent Disco will also return on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August as scores of festivalgoers kick start 2019 proceedings at the main stage.

Inspired by the freedom, adventure and creativity of surfing and music, Boardmasters was born in 1981. Expect parties that run late into the night and a beautiful beach to recuperate on during the day. The five-day event is situated across two stunning locations in Cornwall – UK surfing mecca, Fistral Beach, where world class International Surf Competitions take place, and the most stunning location in the country to watch live music, Watergate Bay.

SUNDAY 11 AUGUST

FOALS
JORJA SMITH / PLAN B / WILKINSON B2B SUB FOCUS
SLAVES / MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD / BUGZY MALONE
IDLES / DERMOT KENNEDY / MALL GRAB / LEWIS CAPALDI / GABRIELLE APLIN / DERRICK CARTER / FLAVA D ARTWORK / ROSS FROM FRIENDS (DJ) / HOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR / DIMENSION
LADY LESHURR / GRACE CARTER / PETE MURRAY / BOY AZOOGA / GEORGIA / BRADLEY ZERO /
NATHAN DAWE / PROSPA / SKEGGS / CRAWFORD / SMOOVE & TURRELL
THE DUNWELLS / CASSIA / MUSH / PENELOPE ISLES / PARA FICTION / ECHO TOWN / THOMAS OLIVER PALOOKA 5 / HEDLUV & PASSMAN / DISCO ROCOCO / SHAGRAT/ SMALL WONDER / LEIGH DELAMERE & THE GORDANOS / BOCA 45 / LUCY GALLANT / JORDAN LEE COLLINS / SEB HEART / DJ PROOF

PLUS MANY MORE ACTS STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED…

We caught up with surf travel specialists The Perfect Wave for more information on both options and how to score that trip of a lifetime with a special Carve discount…

You’ve heard the stories, seen the photos and watched the videos of the world’s best surfers tearing apart mind-blowing reef breaks like Macaronis, Kandui, and Lance’s Right. There’s no reason you can’t experience that Mentawai magic yourself. Do it in maximum comfort aboard the Kai Dua, a spacious, floating surf resort for 8 to 12 guests, with tasty food and 15 cases of beer included in the price. It’s the ultimate option for groups of surf-loving friends.

Pick the full barrel experience itinerary to Central and South Mentawai, or surf more user-friendly spots in North Mentawai and Telos. All boats leave from Padang harbour. Regular packages start at £1853 for 9 nights.

The Maldives is the ultimate surf trip destination for a combination of great hospitality, fantastic food, deluxe accommodations and a wide range of waves from friendly walls to rippable bowls and playful tubes. We’ve got a value-for-money and a full bells-and-whistles option that tick all the boxes for groups of families or friends, and cover all the best spots in the archipelago.

Above: The Perfect Wave Cobia
Get the best bang for your buck surfing the marquee spots of the Malé Atolls aboard The Perfect Wave Cobia. The captain and crew are dedicated to making sure you and no more than 8 of your friends have the best surf experience possible in the Maldives. The boat is designed to cruise close to the reef, so you’ll always be a short paddle to the surf, and the chef is renowned for his tasty, all-you-can-eat feasts. Specifically built to be a sleek and sumptuous surf vessel, The Perfect Wave Handy is the luxurious new addition to The Perfect Wave Maldives charter fleet.  Based in the remote, wave-rich Southern Atolls with an experienced surf guide, its sole purpose is to make sure you’re surfing the highest quality, least crowded spots on any given day.

Ask for your special Carve discount -10% off Regular Packages available until 28 February. Contact one of our surf experience specialists to book or for more details on your trip of a lifetime! All prices per person.