Aaaahhhhh….

New additions to the Shop on the Beach circle of friends…three brand new ducklings, hatched on Tuesday, as yet unnamed. These little guys live just inland of Watergate Bay, with staff member Hannah’s folks. They’re really into water, so maybe we can teach them to surf?!

Summer Days

25th June 2011.

Where has the summer gone? I suppose we should have known it would be like this – Wimbledon and Glastonbury, it was bound to be windy and rainy. Bear, resident shop dog (pictured) has spent the past month with constantly wet fur from the drizzle.

Weather forecasters talking about a repeat of the summer of ‘76 seem to have got it as wrong as last year, when they promised a  barbecue summer.

But we have a plan. You know how every time you buy a bikini, the temperature plummets? And how when you buy a ski jacket, the snow melts? We think that if everyone buys one of our fab Patagonia Torrentshell waterproof and breathable jackets, we’ll get another lovely dry, hot spell. Come on, play your part in getting the summer back on track – get your raincoat here!

The Patagonia Margot dress is back…

This is the dress we sold out of ridiculously fast last year…This year, the Margot dress from Patagonia comes in even lovelier colours and prints, but the same super-flattering cut. Don’t miss out – order yours before they’re all gone!

Take a look at the Patagonia Margot dress here.

Patagonia summer wetsuits

We were stunned at how many of the winter Patagonia wetsuits we sold – after all, they’re not exactly a cheap impulse purchase! The feedback we’ve had from customers has been brilliant – it seems that everyone who bought one is extremely happy with their suit.

We’ve now got the summer Patagonia R2 wetsuits in, full steamer for men and women and short sleeved, long leg for men.

These suits are 2mm neoprene with the amazing merino wool lining – comfortable and warm, they are cut beautifully for a great fit.

To see the full range, click here.

O’Neill summer wetsuits are here!

The water is just about warm enough – well, it’s hit 12 degrees, what more do you want?! – so it’s time to get into a 3mm suit. We’ve got a range from entry level to top of the range, from O’Neill Reactor to O’Neill Psycho 2, and everything in between, so whatever your budget, there’s something for you. Now’s the time to buy, as we’ve got the full range of sizes for both men and women. We still think O’Neill wetsuits are the best – try one to see why!

31st May 2011.

It’s here…

howies is here! Finally, our much-anticipated new brand has arrived. We’ve got a range of classic howies pieces for men and women, including jeans. This is a brand we’ve wanted in the shop for ages, so we’re thrilled to have received our first order. Hope you like it too! See the howies range here.

See ya, winter, hello Spring!

  Spring must be just around the corner…the sun is out on the beach and there are even a few brave souls sunbathing! It’s that brilliant time of year in the shop when all the new stock is arriving, with exciting new stuff coming through the door every day. We’ve got some great new brands – Lazy Jacks, Pachamama cotton summer wear and Ness, either already here and available online, or coming any day. If you’d like to know when new kit arrives, or find out about special offers and sales, sign up to our newsletter (it’s on the homepage) if you haven’t already.

Coming Soon has arrived!

You may have already noticed, but there is a new tab on the homepage which links to our great new “Coming Soon” feature.

On this page, you’ll find products that we are expecting soon but that have not arrived.  Each product has a picture, a short description and an estimated time of arrival (ETA).  If you check back and something has gone, don’t panic, it just means that the delivery has arrived and you can buy your much awaited item!  If you want to stay one step ahead then give us a call and you can reserve it!

At the moment on the “Coming Soon” page you’ll find some lovely new Patagonia kit for men and women – we’re quite excited about that!  Keep an eye out as well for new brands such as Ness and Howies!

If you want to keep informed of new arrivals as they happen then you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for an update!  

New season, new kit on the way!

There’s going to be lots of great new kit arriving at Shop on the Beach over the next few weeks, with new season ranges from Patagonia, Joules, O’Neill and all the other brilliant brands we stock. We’re about to launch a new category on the website, ‘Coming Soon’, just to alert you to what’s on its way. It’ll be a handy way to keep up to date and plan your season’s purchasing in advance, and if you spot something that’s on your ‘must have’ list, you can call us to reserve it.

Over the autumn and winter, we sold out of a number of Patagonia lines, leaving some people disappointed, so why not follow us on Twitter or Facebook so you’ll be among the first to know when great new kit arrives? Just go to the home page to sign up.

Happy Christmas!

We’d like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and thank you for your custom throughout 2010! With best wishes for a great 2011 from all of us the Shop on the Beach.

Merrell Wakefields are back in stock!

At last, we’ve received a delivery of the much-awaited Merrell Wakefield waterproof and breathable jackets. We’ve got both the Perfect Plum and the black colours in stock…These beautiful coats are cut to flatter yet keep you warm, dry and comfortable too. Get your hands on one today!

New for 2010 – O’Neill Psycho RG8 Wetsuit

We’ve just unpacked O’Neill’s latest state-of-the-art neoprene technology, and it looks amazing. The Psycho RG8 5/3mm winter steamer has some fantastic features, including single zip front entry, 100% RG8 Ultraflex neoprene and single seam weld. This has to be the most flexible, stretchiest winter wetsuit on the market. Everyone who tries the Psycho RG8 comes back to the shop and just says ‘Wow!’.

We’ve got them in stock, and we’ve also got some available for a free demo, so give us a call on 01637 860051 if you’d like to try one of these astonishing suits.