The Yorkshire Coast will once again welcome anglers from the UK and abroad as they take their place at the 31st Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship in March.
The three-day beach fishing competition ) from Friday, 7 March to Sunday, 9 Marc stretches from the north end of North Marine Promenade, Bridlington to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point.
The 31st year will see some exceptional prizes and fishing equipment on offer and competitors will be able to pick up valuable experiences, tactics, skills and techniques whilst enjoying a fun-filled weekend meeting new and old friends.
All weekend ticket competitors will also be entered in the Golden Ticket Draw which will be held at the event hub for the chance to win a stay at Sand-Le-Mere Holiday Park.
The popular warm-up ‘Flattie Bash’ event will also take place on Friday, 7 March, kick-starting a full weekend of angling. This catch and release event will be held between Fraisthorpe, Bridlington and Hornsea with fishing times between 10am – 2pm. Tickets are priced at £10 per person (cash only) with registration taking place on the day at Hornsea Floral Hall from 7am – 9.15am.
Councillor Barbara Jefferson, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for heritage and coastal, said:
“We are proud to host this prestigious angling competition on our beautiful coastline and we look forward to welcoming visitors from across the UK & Europe to our region and providing the local visitor economy with a timely boost during the early part of the year.”
Tickets are now on sale with weekend prices at £30 for seniors and £20 for juniors. Pairs & Team of 4 tickets are also available. Advance tickets are always in high demand, with anglers visiting from across Europe. Tickets purchased at the event will be priced at £40 for seniors and £30 for juniors for the weekend.
Advance ticket applications will close on Thursday, 20 February 2025.
For more information about the competition, to view the event handbook and to book tickets, visit: https://www.eobc.co.uk
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