This year Newlyn Raft Race will take place on August 26^th from 12.00 to 4.00 pm. Motley crews dressed with great flare will paddle their rafts to victory in what has become an increasingly nail-biting competition held to raise money for the Newlyn Harbour lights Christmas display. Do not miss!

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August 26^th from 12.00 to 4.00 pm

Junior race: 2.00 pm 

Adult race – 2.30 pm

Sponsor a raft.

A raft without sponsorship £20

Stalls available:

Trade: £10 or %  , Charity etc: £8

Details from:

Kath Mildren, 9 Carne Rd, Newlyn, Tel. 017036 351421

Official Rules

1. There will be two races, the first juniors aged between 11 & 16 years, the second for all over 16 years.  All entrants in the children race must wear life jackets an the is the responsibility of the adults in charge of the raft.
2. All competitors should be competent swimmers and children must have parental permission.
3. Life jackets are recommended for all entrants
4. The junior race is at 2.00pm and the adult race at 2.30 approximately.
5. All rafts must be man-made to qualify, to keep the true spirit of the race alive and to encourage creativity and reward the ingenuity in the building of the rafts. The decision of the beach master upon the eligibility of the rafts is absolute and final.
6. Fancy dress though not obligatory is invited.
7. ALL ENTRANS SHOULD REGISTER WITH THE BEACHMASTER PRIOR TO THE RACE WITH SPONSORSHIP FORMS AND MONIES. YOU ARE ADVISED TO COLLECT CASH COMMITMENTS UPON SIGNATURE.
8. Raft without sponsorship will pay £20.00 entry fee.
9. All rafts will be numbered for identification by the beach master at registration.
10. An audible signal will be sounded for the start of each race.
11. The throwing of dangerous missiles will result in disqualification.
12. Drinking prior to the raft race could be dangerous and may result in an accident.
13. The winners must report to the beach master immediately after the race.
14. It is the responsibility of the entrants to  ensure that all rafts are removed from the sea, beach and harbour immediately after the race and disposed properly.
    UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD RAFTS ENTER OR BE PLACED IN OR LEFT IN THE HARBOUR AT ANY TIME!

  Entrants agree to comply with the rules of the Port and Beach Authority and will be answerable to them.

TROPHIES IN CONTENTION

Perpetual challenge cup to the overall winning raft

Perpetual challenge shield to the raft with the greatest sponsorship

Perpetual challenge shield for the best dressed raft overall

Perpetual challenge shield for the first ladies raft to finish

The Harbour Lights Committee would like to thank all competitors, sponsors and fundraisers for making the raft race shuch a great success each year

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