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Hope Cove Weekend
August Bank Holiday
Monday Events
Activities on Monday 31st August 2026
A fun filled Monday morning awaits.
Which activities are for you?
Which activities are for you?
- Beach Pilates
- Open Swim
- Kayak Race
- Waiters + Waitresses Race
- Beach Flags
- Raffle and Closing presentation
Tide times
Monday event sponsors
James Rossiter
Monday's timeline of events + activities
This schedule was updated on 1st June 2025. Check back regulalrly for further updates or changes.
Click the BLUE cross button for further infomation about each event - close with the RED cross button
Please note, all events timings are subject to change, please ask at information points and listen to tannoy announcements for timings, registration etc. Judges decisions are final!
Beach Pilates
Registration 8:45amKindly sponsored by:
Julie Wells Pilates
Time
Location
8:45am
Beach Pilates registration
9:00am
Harbour Beach
Cost: £5:00
Bring a mat or towel
Sponsored by:
Julie Wells Pilates
8:45am
Open Swim
Registration 10:00 - 11:00amStart: 11:30
Kindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Registration: 9:00-10:30am
Information Point
Start: 11:30 am
Harbour Beach
Notes
The average sea temperature at this time of year is between 16°-20°. It is your decision if you would like to wear a wetsuit. We would strongly recommend the use of a tow float if you have one. The following is a useful link to a guide for Open Water Swimming
sh2out-safe-open-water-swimming-advice.pdf (britishtriathlon.org)
The average sea temperature at this time of year is between 16°-20°. It is your decision if you would like to wear a wetsuit. We would strongly recommend the use of a tow float if you have one. The following is a useful link to a guide for Open Water Swimming
sh2out-safe-open-water-swimming-advice.pdf (britishtriathlon.org)
Important information
Open water swim for over 18s only.
Swimmers must be confident in the water and be able to swim the 1km distance.
Registration You must register to take part. Registration will be from 10:00 - 11:00am at the Information Hub.
Places are limited to 75 people only. The cost for this event is £5 and you will be issued with your swim hat and number. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer
Check In
This will be at Harbour Beach from 11:00 am All swimmers to bring their hats with their number. Your number will be then written on your hand once checked in.
Check out
Upon finishing you MUST check out with the HCW volunteer, giving your number.
Safety
You must keep to the course which will be marked and explained at the pre race brief just before the event. A final decision whether the race will go ahead will be taken by the Harbour Master and HC Lifeboat.
Medal presentation
The presentation of medals will be back on Harbour Beach straight after the race.
Open water swim for over 18s only.
Swimmers must be confident in the water and be able to swim the 1km distance.
Registration You must register to take part. Registration will be from 10:00 - 11:00am at the Information Hub.
Places are limited to 75 people only. The cost for this event is £5 and you will be issued with your swim hat and number. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer
Check In
This will be at Harbour Beach from 11:00 am All swimmers to bring their hats with their number. Your number will be then written on your hand once checked in.
Check out
Upon finishing you MUST check out with the HCW volunteer, giving your number.
Safety
You must keep to the course which will be marked and explained at the pre race brief just before the event. A final decision whether the race will go ahead will be taken by the Harbour Master and HC Lifeboat.
Medal presentation
The presentation of medals will be back on Harbour Beach straight after the race.
10:00am
Kayak Race
Start: 10:15amKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Start: 10:30am
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
Harbour Beach (Start + Finish)
Categories
. Sit-on top + Sit-in
. Men
. Women
. Under 16 years
Disclaimer for all kayakers under 18 years
Lifejackets or buoyancy aids must be worn.
Categories
. Sit-on top + Sit-in
. Men
. Women
. Under 16 years
Disclaimer for all kayakers under 18 years
Lifejackets or buoyancy aids must be worn.
10:15am
Children's Tug-of-War
Registration: 10:00amStart: 10:15am
Kindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
12:00 pm
Harbour Beach Arena
Sponsored by:
A fun activity for everyone aged over 10 to get involved in. Bring your own team or turn up on the day and join a team. Don't forget to bring your muscles!
Children aged 10 - 15 years
Teams of 8 plus captain
Children aged 10 - 15 years
Teams of 8 plus captain
10:00am
Waiters + Waitresses
Start: 12:15pmKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Activity
12:15pm
Harbour Beach
Waiter + Waitresses race
No experience needed! Open to all, come and try your hand at balancing full drinking glasses on a tray - race to the finish line without spilling a drop!
Dressing is optional.
Categories: Girls + Boys 10 -15 years and Adult race.
Dressing is optional.
Categories: Girls + Boys 10 -15 years and Adult race.
Sponsored by:
12:15pm
Beach Flags
Start: 1:30pmKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Start: 1:30pm
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
1:30pm
Raffle + Closing Ceremony
Start: 3:00pmMedals kindly sponsored by:
James Rossiter
Time
Location
Start: 3:00pm
Outer Hope Square
3:00pm
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