RAFT RACES (2025)
FREE TO ENTER
The Picton Maritime Festival Raft Races are an exciting part of our event; free to enter with cash prizes awarded!
Age Groups: There will be five grades of entry (All four members must fit the grade): * Junior Race 8-15 years (inclusive) * Senior Race 16 years and over * Family – Max 2 Adults with children under 10yrs * Masters 50 years and over * Build a Raft/Novelty - all ages
Mussel Float Raft Races
Grab a team of 4 - we provide the rafts, the lifejackets and the prizes. You provide the team name, muscles, teamwork and entertainment ! Dress up if you want !
Multiple heats, culminating in the grand final and prize giving.
Register on the day at the Crafar Crouch Tent.
Race Rules: Life Jackets will be supplied and MUST be worn, Maximum 4 people per craft
Heats from 2pm.
Prizegiving on the Interislander Stage at 4pm.
Build a Raft (10am start)
PRE-REGISTRATION Essential - Limited spaces (downloadable form at the bottom of this page)
A fun twist on an old favourite, open to all ages.
Build your raft on the day with teams of four, using materials supplied. The raft will be built on the Foreshore on the day from 10am to be completed by 1pm. At least one team member will race their raft against the other Build a raft teams. Spaces are limited. Life jackets will be supplied.
Parade of sail at 2pm (Carry your boat down to the foreshore along with your fellow competitors)
Raft Race at 2.10pm.
Prizegiving on the Interislander Stage at 4pm.
RULES for Build A Raft Entry:
1. Each team must consist of 4 persons, minimum of 1 adult (aged 18 years or older) per team.
2. 1 or 2 registered team members maximum to propel the boat. Life jackets supplied
3. A Boat Equipment Package will be supplied by Picton Maritime Festival, you may barter for items from other teams.
4. Additional building materials may be available from ‘barter box’ at the discretion of Picton Maritime Festival committee subject to meeting criteria/tasks
5. Boat must be built on the ground sheet supplied by Picton Maritime Festival
6. Tools supplied must be used safely and appropriately, misuse of said tools may lead to disqualification.
7. Only registered team members may participate in the building of the boat.
8. Life Jackets must be worn by all team members who enter the water
Great Prizes to be won!!
Junior Race Winners / Senior Race Winners / Masters Winners / Build a Raft Winners / Most Entertaining / Best Team Name / Wooden Paddle Award
For more information contact: Vicki 021 1111 550 or email: [email protected]
The Picton Maritime Festival Raft Races are an exciting part of our event; free to enter with cash prizes awarded!
Age Groups: There will be five grades of entry (All four members must fit the grade): * Junior Race 8-15 years (inclusive) * Senior Race 16 years and over * Family – Max 2 Adults with children under 10yrs * Masters 50 years and over * Build a Raft/Novelty - all ages
Mussel Float Raft Races
Grab a team of 4 - we provide the rafts, the lifejackets and the prizes. You provide the team name, muscles, teamwork and entertainment ! Dress up if you want !
Multiple heats, culminating in the grand final and prize giving.
Register on the day at the Crafar Crouch Tent.
Race Rules: Life Jackets will be supplied and MUST be worn, Maximum 4 people per craft
Heats from 2pm.
Prizegiving on the Interislander Stage at 4pm.
Build a Raft (10am start)
PRE-REGISTRATION Essential - Limited spaces (downloadable form at the bottom of this page)
A fun twist on an old favourite, open to all ages.
Build your raft on the day with teams of four, using materials supplied. The raft will be built on the Foreshore on the day from 10am to be completed by 1pm. At least one team member will race their raft against the other Build a raft teams. Spaces are limited. Life jackets will be supplied.
Parade of sail at 2pm (Carry your boat down to the foreshore along with your fellow competitors)
Raft Race at 2.10pm.
Prizegiving on the Interislander Stage at 4pm.
RULES for Build A Raft Entry:
1. Each team must consist of 4 persons, minimum of 1 adult (aged 18 years or older) per team.
2. 1 or 2 registered team members maximum to propel the boat. Life jackets supplied
3. A Boat Equipment Package will be supplied by Picton Maritime Festival, you may barter for items from other teams.
4. Additional building materials may be available from ‘barter box’ at the discretion of Picton Maritime Festival committee subject to meeting criteria/tasks
5. Boat must be built on the ground sheet supplied by Picton Maritime Festival
6. Tools supplied must be used safely and appropriately, misuse of said tools may lead to disqualification.
7. Only registered team members may participate in the building of the boat.
8. Life Jackets must be worn by all team members who enter the water
Great Prizes to be won!!
Junior Race Winners / Senior Race Winners / Masters Winners / Build a Raft Winners / Most Entertaining / Best Team Name / Wooden Paddle Award
For more information contact: Vicki 021 1111 550 or email: [email protected]
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