Pier‑to‑Pier 2026: Our Coastal Relay Challenge

Aim

Help raise funds to support Hastings Rowing Club to keeping our coastal rowing tradition alive in our town.

Last year, Hastings Rowing Club took on a huge coastal challenge: rowing roughly 27km from Eastbourne Pier to Hastings Pier. What started as a bold idea quickly turned into a full coastal adventure , rain pouring at the start, tough side‑on conditions, plenty of bounce off the shoreline, and two very relieved rowers finally reaching Hastings. It was gritty, exhausting, unforgettable… and apparently, once wasn’t enough 😂

For Pier‑to‑Pier 2026, we’re taking the idea one step further. This time, it’s a relay , there AND back.

🚣 Leg 1: Hastings ➡️ Eastbourne

Paul Knight & Dave Pattle

🤝 Crew Change at Eastbourne

🚣 Leg 2: Eastbourne ➡️ Hastings

John Webb & Roland Rebek

One pair. Two crews. Two piers. Around 54km of coastal rowing between us. 💪🌊

We’re aiming to take this on Sunday 1st November, starting at 8am , but as every coastal rower knows, the sea doesn’t care about plans. The final go‑time will be dictated by tides, weather and sea conditions, and we’ll only head out when it’s safe to do so. There’s been plenty of training, prep and planning, and even more to come as we get closer to the day. 

Our safety and support crews will once again play a crucial role in making this challenge possible, keeping us protected and guiding us through whatever the coastline throws at us.

This relay isn’t just a test of endurance , it’s a celebration of coastal rowing, teamwork, and the community spirit that keeps Hastings Rowing Club going year after year. Every donation helps us maintain equipment, support rowers, and keep this incredible coastal sport alive in our town.

Thank you for supporting us, sharing the page, and cheering us on. It means everything.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 7th December 2026 at 10:35am