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
A fun filled Monday morning awaits, with the focus on the water.
Which activities are for you?
Beach Yoga
Beach Pilates
Open Swim
Dog Fancy Dress
Family Sports
Beach Flags
Raffle and Closing presentation
Monday Event Sponsors
Beach Pilates
Registration 8:45am
Kindly sponsored by:
Time
Location
8:45am
Beach Pilates registration
9:00am
Harbour Beach
Sponsored by:
Open Swim
Registration 9:00 - 10:30am
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)
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. RegistrationYou 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 straight after the race.