European Open Beach Championships is back for its 31st Year

The stunning East Riding of Yorkshire coast will once again welcome anglers from the UK and abroad as they take their place at the 31^st Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) from Friday, 7 March to Sunday, 9 March 2025.

The three-day beach fishing competition stretches from the north end of North Marine Promenade, Bridlington to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point.

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 so be sure to get yours quick! Please note that tickets purchased at the event will be priced at £40 for seniors and £30 for juniors for the weekend, so please take advantage of the online early bird offer.

Advance ticket applications will close on Thursday, 20 February 2025.

The 31^st 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. We will also have several exhibitors at the event offering expert advice and some great offers on their products.

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.”

For more information about the competition, to view the event handbook and to book tickets, visit: www.eobc.co.uk or follow the event social media page at: www.facebook.com/openbeachchamps

There will also be lots of pre-event information provided by the event media team at www.facebook.com/seaanglingadventuresuk/ to give you tips on where to fish along the coast.

For more information on accommodation in the area, please visit: https://www.visiteastyorkshire.co.uk/plan-your-visit/ or if you would like to book accommodation at Sand-Le-Mere (event hub) please visit: www.parkholidays.com/our-parks/yorkshire/sand-le-mere/caravan-holidays