Newport – Dinas Head Challenge

Event Details:

Dinas Head Challenge 2026

The Dinas Head Challenge 2026 is a coastal rowing race held along the stunning North Pembrokeshire coastline.
Teams are invited to take part in what promises to be a challenging and exciting event.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
• Race Start: Goodwick, Fishguard
• Race Finish: Newport Boat Club, Parrog, Newport
• High Tide (Fishguard): 1:15 pm

Race Schedule

• Race Registration: 11:00 am
• Race Briefing: 12:15 pm
• Boats Launched: 12:30 pm
• First Boat Start: 1:00 pm

Race Categories

Celtic Longboat

• Ladies
• Ladies (Over 40 – Veterans)
• Men
• Men (Over 40 – Veterans)
• Mixed (2 Ladies / 2 Men)
• Mixed Veterans (Over 40)

Open

• Pembrokeshire Longboat / Rowing Boat

Yole

• Single Ladies
• Double Ladies
• Single Men
• Double Men

Sea Kayak

• Single Men
• Single Ladies

Important Information

• All boats will be issued with start numbers, which must be clearly displayed on
  both sides of the bow for visibility to race timekeepers.
• Parking for trailers and competitors will be available on The Green at Parrog, Newport.

Facilities & Safety

Emergency Phone / First Aid / Toilets / Showers:
Ocean Lab Centre & Newport Boat Club

Race Organisation & Safety Cover

• Race Director & Referee: Pete Fletcher
• Race Safety Officer: Simon Reeves
• Race Marshals: TBC
• Race Timekeepers: TBC

Entry Information

Entry Fee: £10.00 per crew member
(Includes race entry and a meal)

Entries To:
Pete Fletcher
Tel: 07772 757235
Email: pete@penralltnursery.co.uk

Download Race Notice

Dinas Head Challenge 2026 Information

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Download Registration Form

Dinas Head Race Registration form 2026

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