Volcano Night 2023

The River Aln Boat Club (RABC) promotes boating in the Alnmouth, Northumberland area, including dinghy and cruiser sailing, motorboating, boat fishing and canoeing. We are affiliated to the RYA.

River Aln Boat Club

Charity Bonfire Competition, Alnmouth Beach. £20/team.

Alnmouth Beach

RABC Events

The RABC promotes boating in the Alnmouth area, including dinghy and cruiser sailing, fishing, canoeing and boarding. We support RNLI Amble and coastal charities. Event info, social and boating membership enquiries and more at  www.riveralnboatclub.org.

Charity Bonfire Competition, Alnmouth Beach.Volcano Night is an annual charity bonfire competition on Alnmouth beach. Teams of up to 10 adults and children bring shovels, wood and matches and are allocated a spot on the beach. When the whistle blows they have 15 minutes to build a large sandcastle. The next 15 minutes are to build and light a bonfire on top of the sand castle. Only paper, wood and eco firelighters are allowed. Everyone then retires, usually with a picnic. Boats may sail past, depending on the weather. The last fire to be put out by the incoming tide is the winner of a prize. Volcano Night 2023 is on Saturday 5th August with check-in at the Beach Car Park from 16:00 to 16:30 hrs. Event start will be approximately 17:00. Entry is £20 per team with pre-booking required. Proceeds go to local lifeboats and sea rescue charities. Volunteers are also welcome for beach cleaning at 10:00 the next day. Team Hints &amp; Tips:* Prepare for any weather and paddling (warm and waterproof clothes, appropriate shoes, towels).* Bring spades, shovels, wood (no nails please), eco firelighters and matches (no fireworks).* Bring a picnic and drinks. Pubs, restaurants and cafes are in the village. Puffin Stores and Scotts the Grocer are open for general supplies. * Parking is in the adjacent Beach car park. * Public toilets are just across the golf course.The Rules1.The sea and lighting a bonfire both involve risk. By taking part in the event you agree that: * you are aware of the risk and accept responsibility for exposing your team to it; * you are responsible for the safety and behaviour of your team; * you will comply with the instructions of the organisers at all times; * you accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss caused by your negligence; * you will not participate whilst impaired by alcohol, drugs or otherwise unfit.2.Teams of up to 10 adults. Two children under 16 = one adult. 3.At the gazebo, show booking confirmation and get your peg number to mark where to build your castle.4.At your pitch remove the peg and return it to a marshal. You will build to seaward of the peg.5.When the signal blows, each team has 15 minutes to build a sandcastle made ONLY of sand. NO STONES, WOOD OR ANY TYPE OF SUPPORT INSIDE YOUR CASTLE. 6.When the signal blows a second time, building MUST STOP. Teams then set and light their volcano fire on the top of their sandcastle. Use only PAPER, WOOD and ECO FIRELIGHTERS. NO FIREWORKS OR OTHER FUELS ALLOWED. 7.When the signal blows a third time, stop all work on the volcano.8.Do not sabotage other teams' castle or fires.9.The last fire burning is the winner and gets the prize. The Judges' decision is final.10.PLEASE put spare wood on Club's Disposal Bonfire, take all your litter home and keep the beach tidy.

Agenda

Check In

Times are approximate and tide-dependent.

Bonfire Building

Judging & Prize Giving

Beach Clean-up

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