4-6 September 2026 | Bournemouth
Competition Information 2026
Entry Information
Entries are now open on BROE2 and will close at 11am on Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Enter now!
Volunteers
At British Rowing we rely on our amazing volunteers to make our events a success. We are always on the look out for people who want to help out – no rowing experience is required and everyone is welcome.
Please email us if you can help at [email protected].
What is Beach Sprint rowing?
Beach Sprints is a fast-paced racing format where two boats go head to head in races lasting minutes. Fastest boat progresses, second place gets knocked out.
It starts with a sprint on the beach for one person from each crew. Rowers then row 250m out to sea, slaloming around two buoys, before turning around a third and heading straight back to shore.
The final sprint up the beach is to a buzzer – with close races often being decided by a dive to the button.
Further information
Boats and blades
The Organising Committee will provide matched boats.
Competitors are expected to provide their own blades. If this is likely to cause you an issue, please contact us on [email protected] and we will try to help!
Accommodation
Bournemouth is well known for its fantastic variety of hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering options. You’ll find luxury international hotel groups and budget friendly independent guesthouses. Check out some of the options here.
Travel
With great links to motorways, public transport and its own airport – it’s an easy destination to get to and around. Further information can be found here.
Results
Full results from 2019-2025
2022 (Saundersfoot) Time Trials | Finals
Championships Information 2025 (for Reference)
Event Information
List of entries
Provisional Timetable
Competitor Instructions – Updated 27 August
Competition Safety Plan – Updated 27 August
British Rowing Safeguarding Policy
Entry Information
Notice of Competition
Beach Sprints 101
Coastal Glossary of Terms
Did you know that in coastal rowing, ‘singles’ are called ‘solos’?
Classifications follow the same lines as river rowing classifications do. ‘C’ stands for Coastal!
| Classification | Explanation |
|---|---|
| WC 1x | Women’s Coastal Solo |
| MxC 2x | Mixed Coastal Doubles |
| OC 1x | Open Coastal Solo |
| OCMas 4x+ | Open Coastal Masters Coxed Quad Sculls |
- Classification:
- WC 1x
- Explanation:
- Women’s Coastal Solo
- Classification:
- MxC 2x
- Explanation:
- Mixed Coastal Doubles
- Classification:
- OC 1x
- Explanation:
- Open Coastal Solo
- Classification:
- OCMas 4x+
- Explanation:
- Open Coastal Masters Coxed Quad Sculls
Want to give beach sprints or coastal sculling go? Find out which clubs and organisations offer beach sprint and coastal sculling, or contact one of the network of Coastal Sculling Academies rowing clubs and other locations where you can learn and develop coastal sculling skills.
