Minehead R.N.L.I. Raft Race Trust
The 29th Year
Dear Sir/madam
Annual Blue Anchor to Minehead Raft Race 2008
And Grand Firework Display
The crew of the Minehead Lifeboat invites you to enter a raft race, which is being held on Sunday 24th August 2008 starting at 12.00hrs
As in previous years the rafts taking the shortest time to complete the correct course will win the 2008 race. The raft race committee intend to start the 3 races in two parts this year. The majority of rafts will start at the official time of 12.00hrs and will start either from Blue Anchor Beach as in previous years or from the fun and fancy dress starting point at Minehead Beach in front of East entrance of Butlins.
The small group of rafts that consistently finish with the fastest previous events times, will be started from Blue Anchor Beach 15 minutes later.
Please read and fully understand the 2008 rules carefully, as failure to comply with any of them will result in disqualification. We must emphasise the importance of rule 7, for safety and to help the commentator identify your raft at a distance so he can keep the public informed of your rafts progress. Rule 6 should also be kept in mind when completing your entry form.
Starting positions will be allocated in order of completed entry forms returned to the address given on the entry form. Please note that PERSONS responsible for returning the completed forms are also RESPONSIBLE for seeing that all the raft crew HAVE READ THE RULES of the race.
If there are any queries on raft construction or suitable safety equipment please telephone Minehead 01643 702660.
Please complete the Entry Form and return it as soon as possible, enclosing a cheque or money order totalling £3.50 per each person on your raft crew. The enclosed sponsor form should be used to help raise funds for the Minehead R.N.L.I. Raft Race Trust, which of course is the main purpose of the race.
If any companies wish to advertise and support in the events race programme please contact Derek Williams on 01643 702660
The Main Purpose Of This Event Is To Raise Funds For The R.N.L.I. So please all fund raising should be for:
MINEAD R.N.L.I. Raft Race Trust!
Yours truly, Derek Williams (Chairman R.N.L.I. Raft Race Committee
Download and entry form below (Word file)
Minehead Raft race entry form.doc
