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Hope Cove Weekend
August Bank Holiday 2024
Monday Events
Welcome to Hope Cove Weekend - Monday 26th August 2024
Main sponsors
Hope Cove Weekend 'Programme of Events' is on sale at:
The Hope Cove Store
Hope Cove Weekend 'Hub'
Malborough Post office
Hope Cove House
Hope + Anchor
The Cove
Harbourmaster's Hut
The Cottage Hotel
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!
A fun filled Monday morning awaits, with the focus on the water.
Which activities are for you?
Which activities are for you?
- Beach Pilates
- Open Swim
- Dog Fancy Dress
- Family Sports
- Beach Flags
- Waiters + Waitresses Race
- Raffle and Closing presentation
Monday Event Sponsors
Beach Pilates
Registration 8:45amKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
8:45am
Beach Pilates registration
9:00am
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
Open Swim
ConfirmedRegistration 9:00 - 10:30am
Start: 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 9:00 - 10:30 am 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 9:00 - 10:30 am 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.
Dog Fancy Dress
Start: 10:00amKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Start: 10:00am
Harbour Beach
Swimming Races
ConfirmedChildren's swimming races
Start: 10:45am
Kindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
11:30am
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
Categories
Various age categories
Distances vary according to age
Start and finish will be in the water
Prizes in each category
Various age categories
Distances vary according to age
Start and finish will be in the water
Prizes in each category
Waiters + Waitresses
Start: 12:30pmKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Activity
12:30pm
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:
Beach Flags
Start: 1:00pmKindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
Start: 1:00pm
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
Raffle + Closing Ceremony
Start: 2:30pmMedals kindly sponsored by:
James Rossiter
Time
Location
Start: 2:30pm
Outer Hope Square
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