| The weather was very
hot, and the water was very wet. However 26 rafts headed
down river from Millmead to the Waterside Centre and
raised about £10,000 for charity at the same time.
With a clash with another
important sports event (Andy Murray beating Andy Roddick
at Wimbledon - what else did you think!) entries were a
bit down on previous years, but just as much fun was had
by everyone involved.
Results |
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As usual a
Super Raft (Holdaway Building Services) was the quickest
to complete the course with a time of just 25m 0s whilst
the slowest raft was that of Laing O'Rourke who just
beat the Saturday Activity Raft and also the Christie
Family with 1h 43m 55s.
Winners in the Youth Class
were 1st Rydes Hill Scouts easily beating the Banshee
Rippers and Wood Street Scouts. |
| Surrey Fire and Rescue
were on the scene to help out in one of their rescue
boats, and their compatriots from the emergency
services, Surrey Ambulance Service, entered two rafts.
There was even a raft from
the Church of the Latter Day Saints and St Peters Church
at Stoke Hill although we didn't see any walking on
water. |
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Radio 96.4
The Eagle had a good result with PG (Peter Gordon)
taking the helm and finishing with a time of just 54m
45s on The Love Raft. |
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The Mayor
Guildford Cllr Angela Gunning enjoyed the day and
presented the prizes with Guildford Lions Club President
Trevor Perry.
Oh -
and England went out of the World Cup!!! |
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