Paddle Round the Pier Beach Festival

I have been to this event twice and it’s varied greatly all due to the great British weather!
The first year I went it was the hottest weekend of the summer and the most perfect way to spend a weekend. The event is on both the Saturday and Sunday in early July. The second time I went the weather was not very good and the sea pretty rough hence the event was not so popular and I felt hugely disappointed for all the people involved in putting this event together.
So basically the idea is on the beach by Hove Lawns various water sport races take place over the weekend. Events such as paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, etc. various lengths and various age categories I believe. However the best bit to watch is the free for all race where all forms of water sports race around the west pier together. Quite a specticule to see, and soooo typically Brighton.
On the good weather year they also had a race where people made all sorts of weird and wonderful rafts and raced them. This was hilarious to watch. Brilliant to photograph.
Apart from the events in the water there is loads going on on Hove Lawns. Kids entertainments, live music, a range of stalls, bmx bike stunts, bouncy castles, food stalls, etc. seen as it’s all free you can’t really go wrong.
So next year take a wonder down and have a look. Take a blanket and chill on the beach watching the water sports events, then have a wonder round the Hove lawn area and enjoy the atmosphere.