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Hope Cove Weekend
August Bank Holiday 2024
Monday Events

Welcome to Hope Cove Weekend - Monday 26th August 2024

Main sponsors

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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!

Monday 28th August

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A fun filled Monday morning awaits, with the focus on the water.

Which activities are for you?

  • Beach Pilates
  • Open Swim
  • Dog Fancy Dress
  • Family Sports
  • Beach Flags
  • Waiters + Waitresses Race
  • Raffle and Closing presentation
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Monday Event Sponsors

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Beach Pilates

Registration 8:45am

Kindly sponsored by:

Time

Location

8:45am
Beach Pilates registration


9:00am
Harbour Beach

Sponsored by:
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Open Swim

Registration 9:00 - 10:30am

Kindly sponsored by:

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Time

Location

Registration: 9:00-10:30am
Information Point
Start: 11:30 am
Harbour Beach
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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)
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.


Dog Fancy Dress

Start: 10:00am

Kindly sponsored by:

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Time

Location

Start: 10:00am
Harbour Beach


Family Sports

Start:

Kindly sponsored by:

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Time

Location

Start: 12:30pm
Harbour Beach


Waiters + Waitresses

Start: 12:30pm

Kindly sponsored by:

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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.


Sponsored by:
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Beach Flags

Start: 1:00pm

Kindly sponsored by:

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Time

Location

Start: 1:00pm
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
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Raffle + Closing Ceremony

Start: 2:30pm

Medals kindly sponsored by:

James Rossiter

Time

Location

Start: 2:30pm
Outer Hope Square