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Hope Cove Weekend
August Bank Holiday 2024
Sunday Events

Welcome to Hope Cove Weekend - Sunday 25th August 2023

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!


Sunday 28th August

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A fun filled Sunday awaits, with something for everyone.

Which activities are for you?

  • Beach Yoga
  • Sailing Competition
  • Crazy Sports
  • Celebration Service
  • Paddleboarding Race
  • Children's Tug-of-War
  • Adult's Tug-of-War
  • Open Water Swim
  • Fancy Dress


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Sunday Event Sponsors

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James Rossiter

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Sunday morning events


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This is the first draft of the schedule (12th June). Check back regulalrly for further updates or changes.

Rise 'n' Shine Beach Yoga

Time

Location

Activity

8:45am
Harbour Beach
Beach Yoga registration



9:00am
Harbour Beach
Rise and Shine Yoga



Sponsored by:
Rise and Shine Yoga with Simply Soulful Yoga

Cost: £5:00 - all money goes to HCW

Please bring a mat or towel with you
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Sailing Race

Time

Location

Activity

Before 9:15am
Outer Hope slipway
Registration - Sailing Race



Start: 10:00am
Harbour Beach - Bigbury Bay
Sailing Race



Sponsored by:
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Race
90 minute pursuit race with handicap start as per Plymouth Yardstick ratings. The course will be laid the morning of the race with competitors informed of the course
once on the water by the race boat. It is likely to be a start in the outer harbour, first leg up towards bolt tail, second leg towards Burgh Island/Thurlestone, third leg around the starting buoy. The winner will be the leading boat on the course 90 minutes after the first boat started. 

Entry fee: £5

Life jackets or Buoyancy Aids must be worn
Logistics
The race will commence at 1000 on Monday 29th August (high tide approx 0815). Register with John Tiner on the Outer Hope slipway by no later than 0915. You will be required to sign a declaration of responsibility including confirmation of your public liability insurance. Please ensure you are on the water by no later than 0950 ready to receive course instructions and your starting time . At the end of the race the race boat will inform the 1st, 2nd and 3rd boats of their standing. Prize giving will be at the top of the Outer Hope slipway once all the boats have returned to the beach.

Crazy Sports

Time

Location

Activity

10:15am
Harbour Beach
Crazy Sports Registration



10:30am
Harbour Beach
Crazy Sports



Sponsored by:
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Held on Harbour Beach
Teams of 4
Prize for 1st Adult team (16+) and 1st Children's team.
Register teams by 10.15 on the beach.
Prepare to get wet and sandy!!

Church service

Time

Location

Activity

11:30am
Main Stage Outer Hope Square
Celebration service



Sunday afternoon events

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This schedule was last updated on 14th July. Check back regulalrly for further updates or changes.

Children's Tug-of-War

Time

Location

Activity

1:00pm
Harbour Beach
Children's Tug-of-War



Sponsored by:
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Flex your muscles for the tug-of-war

For children (aged 10-15 years)
Teams of eight plus a captain


Adult Tug-of-War

Time

Location

Activity

1:30pm
Harbour Beach
Adult's Tug-of-War



Sponsored by:
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For adults (16 years+)
Teams of eight plus a captain

Prizes for 1st Place - Men and Women

Open Water Swim

Time

Location

Activity

3:00pm
Mouthwell Beach
Open Water Swim



Sponsored by:

James Rossiter

Important information

Open to over 18 only, a 0.7-1k open water swim from Harbour Beach to Mouthwell Beach.

Swimmers must be confident in the water and be able to swim that distance.
Registration You must register to take part. Registration will be during Saturday at the caravan. Registration will close at 2pm.
Places are limited to 50 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 at 2.30. 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 at Mouthwell, 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 just before the Fancy Dress competition


Swimming route
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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)

Fancy Dress Competition

Time

Location

Activity

4:30pm
Harbour Beach
Fancy Dress Competition



Sponsored by:
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Prizes for best:

. Group
. Pair
. Adult
. Child
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Sunday's music

Sunday's muscial entertainment

Time

Location

Activity

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outer Hope Square
Cove Stage
Ben Carr - Open Mic



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Time

Location

Activity

8:00pm
Outer Hope Square
Cove Stage
Milo Griffiths



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