Hope Cove Weekend August Bank Holiday 2025 Monday Events
Activities on Monday 25th August 2025
A fun filled Monday morning awaits. Which activities are for you?
Beach Pilates
Open Swim
Kayak Race
Waiters + Waitresses Race
Beach Flags
Raffle and Closing presentation
Monday event sponsors
Sunday'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 8:45am
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Time
Location
8:45am
Beach Pilates registration
9:00am
Harbour Beach
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8:45am
Open Swim
Registration 10:00 - 11:00am Start: 11:30
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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)
Important information
Open water swim for over 18s only. Swimmers must be confident in the water and be able to swim the 1km distance. RegistrationYou 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: 10:15am
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Time
Location
Start: 10:30am
Harbour Beach
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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.
10:15am
Waiters + Waitresses
Start: 12:15pm
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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.