The fundraising Portrush Raft Race is something of an institution in the north coast town of the same name, which is blessed with two stunning beaches and tidily in between, a picturesque harbour where the RNLI Severn Class lifeboat the William Gordon Burr is stationed.
The Raft Race had to be ‘parked’ for three years due to Covid but early this September sees it back in its full glory with all the money raised ring-fenced for use on the town’s Lifeboat. No doubt it will be like the crowd puller of the past.
A entry in a previous Portrush Raft Race
The Portrush Raft Race started with the dreams of John Scott who was closely connected to the Portrush RNLI station and John McNally who owned the Harbour Bar in Portrush. They were inspired by the raft race held by the Oban Lifeboat Ladies Guild to raise funds for their volunteers.
There are a variety of entry categories with prizes for first over the finishing line for an All-Female crew, Best fancy dress/ theme, Outstanding design, Most original name, Most heroic failure, Farthest travelled team and Most money raised for the RNLI. Entries opened on 1st May for the event on Saturday 3rd September
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