The main event takes place over Saturday and Sunday with Friday’s Flattie Bash a popular warm up to the main competition. A full weekend of sea angling along East Yorkshire’s rich coast, each day is available to a range of competitors whether you’re looking to compete alone or as part of a pair or team.
Friday 5 March 2027
EOBC Flattie Bash
The championship weekend begins with the popular Flattie Bash, a fantastic warm up event to acclimatise to the region’s coastline. Test your skills with this catch-and-release, measure-and-return event targeting flatfish.
Location: Hornsea and Fraisthorpe beaches
Registration: Hornsea Floral Hall, Hornsea
Competition time: 10am to 2pm
Entry fee: £10 per person
The event features male, female and junior categories, with cash and tackle prizes available. Hornsea's seafront facilities and Fraisthorpe's expansive beach setting create the perfect warm-up to the main championship weekend.
Join fellow competitors and experts in the angling community for an evening of celebration ahead of the main competition at Sand le Mere. Find out the winners from the Flattie Bash and take part in the annual infamous quiz.
Saturday 6 March 2027
European Open Beach Championship - Day One
Fishing takes place across designated stretches of the East Yorkshire coast. Competitors can enter the main championship for the day, overall as well as entering the popular pairs competition.
Location: North End of Bridlington North Promenade to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point
Registration: It’s advised purchasing tickets online before the event, alternatively tickets can be purchased on the day between 7am-9am at Sand le Mere EOBC Ticket Office.
Competition time: 9am-3pm
Weigh in time: 3pm-4pm
Sunday 7 March 2027
European Open Beach Championship - Day Two
The competition concludes with a second day of fishing. In addition to day’s and overall competition, Sunday also hosts the team of four competition, adding another exciting dimension to the weekend.
Location: North End of Bridlington North Promenade to Pilot Jetty at Spurn Point
Registration: It’s advised purchasing tickets online before the event, alternatively tickets can be purchased on the day between 7am-9am at Sand le Mere EOBC Ticket Office.
Competition time: 9am-3pm
Weigh in time: 3pm-4pm
Join the teams and fellow competitors on Saturday and Sunday evening for the day’s presentations at the Sand le Mere clubhouse. Raffle prize winners will be revealed on Saturday evening with Sunday’s presentations covering the days and overall competition winners.
