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 |
|---|---|
| 5 April 2025 | Folkestone* (Beach Sprint) |
| 6 April 2025 | Lowestoft* (Beach Sprint) |
| 12-13 April 2025 | Saints Regatta (St Andrews) (Endurance and Beach Sprint) |
| 3 May 2025 | Carrick, Falmouth (Endurance) |
| 4 May 2025 | Fishguard (Endurance) |
| 5 July 2025 | Aberdyfi (Endurance) |
| 5 October 2025 | Lowestoft* (Beach Sprint) |
- Date:
- 5 April 2025
- Competition:
- Folkestone* (Beach Sprint)
- Date:
- 6 April 2025
- Competition:
- Lowestoft* (Beach Sprint)
- Date:
- 12-13 April 2025
- Competition:
- Saints Regatta (St Andrews) (Endurance and Beach Sprint)
- Date:
- 3 May 2025
- Competition:
- Carrick, Falmouth (Endurance)
- Date:
- 4 May 2025
- Competition:
- Fishguard (Endurance)
- Date:
- 5 July 2025
- Competition:
- Aberdyfi (Endurance)
- Date:
- 5 October 2025
- Competition:
- Lowestoft* (Beach Sprint)
Tier 2 – Regional Competitions
These competitions are aimed at those with some Coastal Sculling experience looking to compete at a higher level. These events are run by a variety of partner organisations such as Scottish Rowing, Welsh Rowing, Coastal Barbarians and Jersey RC.
| Date | Competition |
|---|---|
| 20 April 2025 | Four Nations Enduro Round 1 – English Coastal Championships, Whitby |
| 3 May 2025 | Four Nations Beach Round 1a – Welsh Beach Sprint Championships (Senior), Fishguard |
| 18 May 2025 | Four Nations Beach Round 2 – English Beach Sprint Championships, Bournemouth |
| 7 June 2025 | Four Nations Enduro Round 2 – Welsh Coastal Championships (Endurance), Saundersfoot |
| 20-22 June 2025 | Four Nations Enduro and Beach Round 3 – Jersey Coastal Championships (Endurance and Beach Sprint), St Helier |
| 28 June 2025 | Four Nations Beach Round 1b – Welsh Beach Sprint Championships (U19), Fishguard |
| 16-17 August 2025 | Four Nations Enduro and Beach Round 4 – Scottish Coastal Championships, St Andrews (Endurance and Beach Sprint) |
- Date:
- 20 April 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Enduro Round 1 – English Coastal Championships, Whitby
- Date:
- 3 May 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Beach Round 1a – Welsh Beach Sprint Championships (Senior), Fishguard
- Date:
- 18 May 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Beach Round 2 – English Beach Sprint Championships, Bournemouth
- Date:
- 7 June 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Enduro Round 2 – Welsh Coastal Championships (Endurance), Saundersfoot
- Date:
- 20-22 June 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Enduro and Beach Round 3 – Jersey Coastal Championships (Endurance and Beach Sprint), St Helier
- Date:
- 28 June 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Beach Round 1b – Welsh Beach Sprint Championships (U19), Fishguard
- Date:
- 16-17 August 2025
- Competition:
- Four Nations Enduro and Beach Round 4 – Scottish Coastal Championships, St Andrews (Endurance and Beach Sprint)
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 |
|---|---|
| 1-3 August 2025 | British Coastal Championships* (Endurance), TBA |
| 30-31 August 2025 | British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships*, Bournemouth |
| 20 September 2025 | Home International Rowing Beach Sprints, Loughros Point, Co Donegal, Ireland |
- Date:
- 1-3 August 2025
- Competition:
- British Coastal Championships* (Endurance), TBA
- Date:
- 30-31 August 2025
- Competition:
- British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships*, Bournemouth
- Date:
- 20 September 2025
- Competition:
- Home International Rowing Beach Sprints, Loughros Point, Co Donegal, Ireland
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 |
|---|---|
| 5-6 April 2025 | Cyprus Beach Sprint Regatta |
| 17-20 July 2025 | GB Beach Sprint Selection Trial, Venue TBA |
| 9-13 October 2025 | European Coastal (Endurance) and Beach Sprint Championships, Manavgat, Türkiye (TBC) |
| 23-26 October 2025 | World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 31 October-2 November | Coupe de la Jeunesse Beach Sprints, La Linea, Spain |
- Date:
- 5-6 April 2025
- Competition:
- Cyprus Beach Sprint Regatta
- Date:
- 17-20 July 2025
- Competition:
- GB Beach Sprint Selection Trial, Venue TBA
- Date:
- 9-13 October 2025
- Competition:
- European Coastal (Endurance) and Beach Sprint Championships, Manavgat, Türkiye (TBC)
- Date:
- 23-26 October 2025
- Competition:
- World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Date:
- 31 October-2 November
- Competition:
- Coupe de la Jeunesse Beach Sprints, La Linea, Spain
*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.
