The eighth Lyme Splash Sea Water Polo Championships took place in calm, sunny waters off the Cobb on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 in Lyme Regis. Lyme Splash Sea Water Polo Championships 2026 (Image: Lyme Splash Water Polo)Since the first championships started up in 2017 the event has grown steadily since the first event in 2017 and is run entirely by volunteers on two floating pitches from the pontoons beside the harbour. Lyme Splash Sea Water Polo Championships 2026 (Image: Lyme Splash Water Polo)“Players keep telling us it's the highlight of their year and that they're making lifelong memories here. Lyme Splash Sea Water Polo Championship 2026 winners and runners-up (Image: Lyme Splash Water Polo)In the first semi-final, last year's runners-up Kingston Royals met past champions the Welsh Dragons in a closely fought contest that finished level at 4-4, only settled after a long penalty shootout that sent Kingston through to the final. Kingston Royals - Men's winners (Image: Lyme Splash Water Polo)In the other semi-final, Bristol Uni Old Boys overcame Devonport 8-5 to reach their first final.