windsurfer jumping a wave near Hayle rivermouth Cornwall, UK

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When the right cross shore wind conditions prevail, a stiff breeze attracts windsurfers to this dramatic and beautiful three mile stretch of Cornish beach to get extreme with their sailboards. If there's also a swell running, the waves provide perfect launch ramps for spectacular jumps.

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Hayle Estuary, Cornwall
Photo credit: © Mike Newman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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