The annual Lossie raft race took place on Sunday (August 2) drawing a crowd of over 3000 people despite the unpredictable weather.
The race is organised by the Royal Air Force (RAF) base along with Moray Council and Grampian Police to raise money for local charities and engage with the local community.
This year Cash For Kids and the ‘Make a Wish Foundation’ were the chosen charities.
Of the 19 teams that started the race only 5 managed to finish, with one team’s raft falling apart even before the start line.
RAF Lossiemouth’s Police Dog Section were the victors ending the Steamboat Inn’s short 1 year hold of the title.
The winning craft was built from oil drums.
The design, used last year as a Viking ‘long ship’, proved manoeuvrable and quick as it led in a close finish with ‘Cash for Kids’ raft.
Flight Lieutenant Ollie Harbridge said: “The raft race was a great success again this year. I’m obviously happy that a RAF Lossiemouth team won and I think the friendly competition helped to make this year’s event the most enjoyable yet.
“It was however a shame that most of the rafts didn’t make it to the finish, with only 5 teams making the finishing line.
“I’d like to thank the local businesses and residents of Lossiemouth for their continued support, for their patience during the disruption of the day, and their generous donations that have enabled us yet again to raise so much money for charity and put on this community event with such success.”
The money raised from the event will be split equally between MFR Cash For Kids and the Make a Wish Foundation. These were chosen to ensure two local charities receive all the benefits from the generosity of local people.
The final result of the race was:
1st – RAF Lossiemouth Police Dog Section
2nd – MFR
3rd – The Steamboat Inn, Lossiemouth
4th – 1 (F) Squadron
5th – ‘The Spitfire Sirens’, RAF Lossiemouth
** Remaining teams failed to finish.
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