Rother Raft Race

Please could you help us, we Nuns left our oars near the JCB on being draged from the water and sadly they were not anywhere to be seen when we returned the following afternoon, once we realised they were missing.

Does anyone know of their whereabouts?

They are wooden ones and are our lucky paddles and would be of no use to any other rafters due to a curse put on the oars in 2007.

Please email me on either drummondspc@yahoo.co.uk or ring Sister Pops on 07875 093 657

Many Thanks and Bless You

The River Rother Raft Race Grand Draw took place on Sunday evening at The Hollist Arms pub in Lodsworth www.thehollistarms.co.uk The excitement among the group of volunteers and supporters grew until the draw was carried out by carefully chosen but random drinkers at the bar. We are delighted to confirm the winners as follows:

FIRST PRIZE – £200

Rowan Wallis from Chichester

SECOND PRIZE – £100

Tim Brake from Four Marks, Hampshire

THIRD PRIZE – BALLOON RIDE

D Durose from Lancaster

Thanks to everyone who braved the waters of the Rother on Sunday 29th along with spectators, supporters and volunteers.

We raised £4,000 from rafters and sponsors which will be distributed between our two nominated charities.

Having taken over the running of this event last year we are constantly learning and aim to improve the following for 2011 which will take place on Sunday 28th August 2011:

Food – there will be at least one food stand at the start and finish.

Music – we aim to provide an opportunity for local musicians to play at either the start, finish or maybe both.

PA – we will provide a public address system to make announcements, interview rafters etc.

The Rother Raft Race depends entirely on local volunteers who generously contribute their time (and often equipment) for free. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this years event a success.

We need more volunteers to help ensure the smooth running of the event – if you feel you can help please email us at enquiry@therotherraftrace.co.uk

Please click here to view the images of the 2010 Rother Raft Race.

If you would like to send us any of your own pics (you’ll get the credit for them on the website) then please send them to pics@therotherraftrace.co.uk

Just a quick reminder that you will require your own life jackets and paddles

See you all on Sunday paddles at the ready!!

Langham Brewery is pleased to be supporting the River Rother Raft Race for a 2nd year. Look forward to seeing you at the bars (start and finish) where we will be serving a selection of our traditional ales including Hip Hop, Sundowner and Best, wine and soft drinks.

Bon voyage to all the intrepid competitors!!

www.langhambrewery.co.uk

A number of people have mentioned that they don’t think the race is going ahead because there won’t be enough water in the river.

I can confirm there is plenty of water for the race to take place. However the river has many overhanging trees and vegetation which needs to be cleared. If anyone would like to help with the river clearance, please contact Anthony Weller on 07872 307511

Please also email or post your entries in as soon as possible.

Following discussions with some rafters, we have discussed the age limits with our insurer (NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk/pulborough) and I’m pleased to say they have clarified as follows:

On a 4 person raft – 2 adults may be accompanied by 2 youths (youths are aged 10-16)

On a 2 person raft – 1 adult may be accompanied by 1 youth (youth are aged 10-16)

8] The minimum age for the youth categories is 10 years of age i.e. anyone under the age of 10 (on the day of the race) is not allowed to enter the Rother Raft Race. Youth participants are classified as being under the age of 16 (on the day of the race).

PLEASE NOTE: Nobody under the age of 16 years of age is allowed down the fish ladder. Rother Raft Race participants who are between the ages of 16-17 years on the day of the race are allowed down the fish ladder provided they have written permission from a parent/guardian.