PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2026

Events for Thursday Day 1

18:30 - 19:30  Drinks and Food reception and Registration at Nearwater
Introduction to the Team.
Introduction to the Festival and competitions with answers to any queries
regarding rules and conditions.
Enjoy friendly chat and exchange ideas with the our guides and fellow competitors.

Events for Friday Day 2 - Competition and Clinics

Designated Areas
07:00 to 16:00 Competition Fishing Day - Session 1

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09:30 - 12:00  Clinics on Summers Beach St Mawes run by our Guides.  

12:00 - 13:30 Break for Lunch.

14:00 to 16:00 Clinics on Summers Beach St Mawes 

19:00 - 21:00  Free Supper available at Nearwater (Bring your own drinks).  Also Registration for those signed who missed Thursday night registration.
19:15 - Competition Cards to be registered at Nearwater
20:00 A Fishing quiz following supper.

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Events for Saturday  Competition - Session 2

Designated Areas
07:00 - 16:00 Competition Fishing Day - Session 2
Cards to be handed in at evening venue by 18:00 

18:00 Supper and Prizegiving at The Victory Inn St Mawes

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Leisure Fishing and return home!

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​Guides for this year:

 

 Andy Miller

 

Andy has been flyfishing for over 30 years and a keen saltwater fisherman for more than 10 years. He is a GAIA qualified UK saltwater guide and an Angling Trust Level 2 coach. Andy lives in Hampshire and has been an Orvis saltwater festival guide based in Chichester harbour for the past 4 years. Andy has also fished ‘The Salt’ for the past 2 years, finishing runner up in 2025 with a bass of 56cm.