Anglers from the UK and abroad will be in the county for the Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship in March
The three-day beach fishing competition stretches from the north end of North Marine Promenade, Bridlington to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point. The event will take place from Friday, 11 March – Sunday 13 March.
Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic development and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
“We are proud to yet again host this prestigious angling competition to our coastline. It was a great shame to see the event cancelled due to COVID last year so I am sure we will see a successful return for keen fishers this year.
“It is without doubt the largest three-day beach fishing championship event in Europe, so we’re excited that competitors from countries such as Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands can enjoy our surroundings.
“We also welcome the economic benefits the event will bring for local businesses, as we know from previous years’ experience it generates an estimated half a million pounds each time.”
The increasingly popular warm-up ‘Flattie Bash’ event will take place on Friday 11 March, kick-starting a full weekend of angling. This catch and release event will be held between Hornsea and Mappleton with fishing times between 10.00 – 2.00pm. Tickets are £10 per person (cash only) with registration taking place on the day at Hornsea Floral Hall from 7.30am – 10.00am.
Fishing times for the main championship are from 9am – 3pm on both the Saturday and Sunday, with the results and prizes being made available both evenings at the event HQ (Sand le Mere Holiday Village.) For those who don’t catch anything in size, there’ still a great opportunity to meet other anglers, exhibitors and the Sea Angling Adventures team (Youtube Channel) at the event HQ.
The 28th year will see as always, an exceptional prize table, with great prizes and fantastic fishing equipment to be won! Competitors will be able to pick up valuable experiences, tactics, skills and techniques whilst enjoying a fun-filled weekend meeting new and old friends. Some of the top companies within the industry will be exhibiting to provide you with an insight into all aspects of sea angling.
Advance tickets are always in high demand (via www.eobc.co.uk) with anglers visiting from across Europe. Tickets will also be available between 4pm – 8pm on Thursday 10, 12 noon – 9pm on Friday 11 and 7–9am on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March from the EOBC site office at Sand le Mere Holiday Village, Tunstall. Online ticket sales close on Thursday 3 March.
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