Coastal Sculling Competition Calendar 2025
Dates and venues for domestic and international coastal sculling endurance and beach sprint competitions
There are four tiers of beach sprint and endurance coastal sculling competitions.
Tier 1 – Local Competitions
These club-run competitions are suitable both for rowers who are new to Coastal Sculling (where appropriate) and/or experienced coastal rowers looking for local racing opportunities.
| Date | Competition |
|---|---|
| 22 March | Oulton ‘Last Light’ Beach Sprint Regatta – Lowestoft |
| 11-12 April | Saints Regatta – St Andrews |
| 9 May | Folkstone Beach Sprint Regatta |
| 9-10 May | Northern Beach Sprint Cup – South Shields |
| 7 June | Fishguard Coastal Sculling Regatta – FG&JRC |
| 1 August | Paignton Coastal Sculling Regatta |
| 8 August | Aberdyfi Coastal Sculling Regatta |
- Date:
- 22 March
- Competition:
- Oulton ‘Last Light’ Beach Sprint Regatta – Lowestoft
- Date:
- 11-12 April
- Competition:
- Saints Regatta – St Andrews
- Date:
- 9 May
- Competition:
- Folkstone Beach Sprint Regatta
- Date:
- 9-10 May
- Competition:
- Northern Beach Sprint Cup – South Shields
- Date:
- 7 June
- Competition:
- Fishguard Coastal Sculling Regatta – FG&JRC
- Date:
- 1 August
- Competition:
- Paignton Coastal Sculling Regatta
- Date:
- 8 August
- Competition:
- Aberdyfi Coastal Sculling Regatta
Tier 2 – Regional Competitions
These competitions are aimed at those with some Coastal Sculling experience looking to compete at a higher level. They are run by a variety of partner organisations such as Scottish Rowing, Welsh Rowing, Coastal Barbarians and Jersey RC.
| Date | Competition |
|---|
Tier 3 – National Competitions
National Championship or Home International events, aimed at those with a higher level of coastal sculling experience and/or those selected to represent their Home Nation via selection trials.
| Date | Competition |
|---|---|
| 19 April | Welsh Junior Beach Sprint Championships – Colwyn Bay |
| 23-24 May | English Senior Beach Sprint Championships – South Shields |
| 6 June | Welsh Senior Beach Sprint Championships – Fishguard |
| 20 June | Welsh Coastal Championships – Saundersfoot |
| 25-26 July | English/British Coastal Championships – Whitby |
| 7-9 August | Jersey Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships – St Helier |
| 10 August | English Junior Beach Sprint Championships – Studland |
| 22-23 August | Scottish Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships – tbc |
| 5-6 September | British Beach Sprint Championships – Bournemouth |
| 19 September | Home International Rowing Beach Sprints – Scotland |
- Date:
- 19 April
- Competition:
- Welsh Junior Beach Sprint Championships – Colwyn Bay
- Date:
- 23-24 May
- Competition:
- English Senior Beach Sprint Championships – South Shields
- Date:
- 6 June
- Competition:
- Welsh Senior Beach Sprint Championships – Fishguard
- Date:
- 20 June
- Competition:
- Welsh Coastal Championships – Saundersfoot
- Date:
- 25-26 July
- Competition:
- English/British Coastal Championships – Whitby
- Date:
- 7-9 August
- Competition:
- Jersey Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships – St Helier
- Date:
- 10 August
- Competition:
- English Junior Beach Sprint Championships – Studland
- Date:
- 22-23 August
- Competition:
- Scottish Coastal and Beach Sprint Championships – tbc
- Date:
- 5-6 September
- Competition:
- British Beach Sprint Championships – Bournemouth
- Date:
- 19 September
- Competition:
- Home International Rowing Beach Sprints – Scotland
Tier 4 – International Competitions
These include international regattas (e.g. European or World Championships) for those selected to represent GB via selection trials process, and other open international competitions.
| Date | Competition |
|---|
*Affiliated to British Rowing and covered by British Rowing’s combined liability insurance.
Other competititions in England are working towards affiliation or have a temporary endorsement (**) from British Rowing. Competitors considering entering these competitions may wish to check with the organisers what liability insurance cover is in place.
Competitions in Scotland and Wales are affiliated to Scottish Rowing or Welsh Rowing.