ANNUAL RAFT RACE AT COUNTY ANTRIM YACHT CLUB
RNLI is the main charity of County Antrim Yacht Club in Whitehead and, over the years, tens of thousands of pounds has been raised for the RNLI through the efforts of Club volunteers organising and running Raft Race day.
Originally comprising of a junior and senior raft races, this has now evolved into a much bigger event including a long distance swim, junior and senior raft races, kayak races and the latest addition, coastal rowing races.
This year’s Raft Race was due to be held on Saturday 28th July, but atrocious weather meant postponement. Not wishing to break the thirty year plus tradition of holding this event it was promptly re-scheduled and run the next day.
After the racing a Certificate of Commendation from the RNLI was presented to the Club’s Commodore, Paul Abraham by Freda Robinson, Chair of the Carrickfergus & Whitehead RNLI Fundraising Group, in recognition of the valuable contribution made annually by the Club. Also pictured are Richard Todd, CAYC Vice Commodore, and Noel Lamont, RNLI fundraising volunteer.
Thanks to everyone for your efforts.
Regards
Des Nixon
Rear Commodore
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