A day in St Ives with Shawn Lowry

The talented transplant's favorite spots in the historic Cornish village

Yallah Cafe above the wharf in St Ives

St Ives, England

Shawn Lowry lives with his wife and two adorable children on Cornwall's north coast, in the area historically known as West Penwith. Originally from Florida, he is a year round surfer, spear-fisherman, and now the founder and creative director of Atlantic Coastal Supplies, makers of high quality equipment and apparel for enthusiasts of aquatic pursuits.

Shawn and I first met and worked together when he was the concept designer for Double RL in New York City. We quickly bonded over sushi lunches and dive bar beers. After a few years Shawn moved to London and married his dream girl, and eventually relocated to a quieter life near the water in the far Southwest.

After years of traveling together in Japan and around the US, our adventures continue in Cornwall and around Europe as Shawn's consulting work takes him from Madrid to Paris, Gstaad to Milan.

Take a look at Shawn's line, it's very cool.

-Here's the website Atlantic Coastal Supplies

-Instagram @atlanticcoastalsupplies

Shawn starts the day with coffee from Yallah Cafe sat above St Ives harbour. Black Americano, no sugar. Down on the wharf, jump aboard the fishing boat 'Dolly P' for a couple hours of mackerel jigging in the bay beyond the lighthouse out toward Godrevy. Back ashore, head up the hill to explore the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Check out the studio with her tools and equipment, raw materials still stacked in place.

Climb aboard the Dolly P for mackerel fishing in St Ives Bay. Well, maybe when the tide comes in.

After the fishing and culture, it's time for an early evening sharpener. Take a look at the batched cocktails and natural wine list at Little Palais. Shawn will have the Waxed Tequila, and I'll take an Americano, please.

Supper is at Argoe, a few miles down the B3311 in the working port of Newlyn. Cornish fish is straight off the boat, cooked over wood coals, served simply with superb local produce. Low intervention wines are on tap, local brews or maybe a Cornish spritz made with Knightor vermouth.

Follow these links below for more details:

-Atlantic Coastal Supplies

-Yallah Cafe

-The Dolly P

-Barbara Hepworth Museum

-Little Palais

-Argoe

-Knightor Rosso Vermouth