Surfing & Sustainability

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Doors open 7pm

Tickets

£5 — £8

Standard Talk Ticket £8 | Student Talk Ticket £5 | NMMC Member Talk Ticket £7.20 | Watch Online Ticket £6

Location

National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth

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Dates

Thu 19th March, 2026
7:30 pm |
Doors open 7pm

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Lecture with Dr. Sam Bleakley

Surfing, Sustainability & The Future of Waveriding in Cornwall with Dr. Sam Bleakley – Lecture

Join writer, filmmaker, surf commentator and SURF! exhibition guest curator Dr. Sam Bleakley as he explores how surfing in Cornwall is a driving force for the blue economy.

He’ll also celebrate where surfing is at the cutting edge of sustainability, responsible tourism and blue health in the region.

Reflecting on some of the hidden histories uncovered in the SURF! 100 Years of Waveriding in Cornwall exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Sam outlines his vision for the future impact and responsibilities of surfing in Cornwall.

Surfing, Sustainability & The Future of Waveriding in Cornwall with Dr. Sam Bleakley is part of National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s 2026 Spring Lecture Series ‘Breaking Waves: Surf History, Art, and Ocean Futures‘

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01326 313 388 | https://nmmc.co.uk/whats-on/surfing-sustainability-the-future-of-waveriding-in-cornwall-with-dr-sam-bleakley-lecture/

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There are five levels in the Museum, all of which are usually accessible by lift or ramp. Accessible toilets are located on the first and second floors and there are larger facilities available if required. An ADi Room Mate is installed in the accessible toilet near to the Waterside Cafe. Baby changing facilities are found in the accessible toilets on the first and second floors. For more information about accessibility at the Museum please visit: https://nmmc.co.uk/visit/accessibility/

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