Pwllheli RNLI Raft & Kayak Race 2025

Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising – all in support of the RNLI!

Whether you’re racing or spectating, it’s always a fantastic day full of energy, creativity, and community spirit. Expect big splashes, wild designs, and plenty of cheering! Don’t miss it – fun for all the family and a great cause!

🚣 Kayak Race Information 🚣

🛶 Kayak Race – 9:45 am start

Open to participants between 8 and 16 years old, racing in single or double scull kayaks.

🏆 Trophies awarded to:

Under 11 – Single and Double Scull winners

Under 16 – Single and Double Scull winners

🚣 Race Race Information 🚣

🛶 Raft Race 10:30 am start

🎭 Damsel Competition for Rafts

While the kayak race is underway, all raft race participants must build their own damsel using materials provided by the RNLI.

🔧 Important:

Pre-made damsels are not permitted

Creativity is key – the best damsel creators will win a stunning prize after the race!

Once built, damsels will be transported by RNLI volunteers to the harbour side, where they’ll make a final leap into the water before the main event.

🚤 Raft Race – Following Kayak Race

The raft race event will begin as soon as all damsels are complete and kayakers are safely ashore.

📜 Raft Race Rules

Life jackets / buoyancy aids must be worn at all times

Footwear must be worn at all times (RNLI will do their best to clear hazards but cannot guarantee the area is completely free of debris)

Children under 8 years old are not permitted on rafts

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult

Rafts must be powered only by physical effort – no engines or sails

RNLI reserves the right to:

* Disqualify any rafts deemed blatantly unsafe

* Stop the race at any point for safety reasons

* Postpone the event in the event of bad weather

Get ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, and community spirit – all in support of saving lives at sea! 🌊

Fundraising

All crews are encouraged to raise as much money as possible from their supporters for the RNLI via JustGiving at Pwllheli Branch is fundraising for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution page or via sponsorship forms.

General water safety advice

Cold water shock

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