Round Table 210 Alex/Kenton: Annual Raft Race

In the pouring rain, the brave crews assembled their rafts under the Kariega Bridge, Kenton-on-Sea, and prepared to race for the Prestigious Raft Race Trophy!

Zwartkops 195 brought their ill-fated raft (it became a submarine when it overturned and had to floated upside-down the whole way last year) but had added some stabilizers.

Port Alfred 177 were sadly a no-show as the decided it was raining too much to get wet on the river...

Uitenhage 14 bailed at the last minute...

Cradock 37 took part using a boogie board and a kayak - which sadly saw them being disqualified from winning for using these flotation devices.

And Alex/Kenton 210 brought up the rear with their new Raft.

And they were off! After a hectic start, with many eggs being lobbed at enemy rafts, it was a tight race until the energy of the RT210 team started flagging. In a stealthy move, Yster from Cradock 37 tipped the RT210 raft upside down, which caused the team to spend valuable minutes diving for their metal oars (hmmm, lessons to be learnt here, me thinks).

The RT37 kayak kept up with the leading raft of RT195, and Zwartkops finished first across the line and out of the water at the slipway, with half their crew lagging behind. The boys of RT210 got their raft up and running, and finished last but with all on board to cross the finish line.

A great morning was followed up by a braai at the Clubhouse till mid-afternoon. Great fun was had by all!