Olney Raft Race

Post date: Nov 2, 2009 6:34:28 PM

Every year, Saints Divers provide support for the Olney Raft and Duck Race.

First of all we have to catch hundreds of yellow ducks as they race under Olney bridge to raise money for Scouts and Cubs. Then we have to watch out for rafters in case they fall into the water along the River Ouse. Barry and I couldn’t resist throwing a few water balloons to help them along! The current is quite strong so snorkelling was good. Greg, Barry and I ended up towing one of the rafts most of the way because they lost their paddles! Unfortunately Keith lost a fin and despite a good effort by everyone to find it, it disappeared among all the reeds. Julie, Ian and Tony did a great bbq afterwards. Thank you!