Tuesday 26 July 2011

Charity Raft Race

Portgordon Community Harbour Group
Charity Raft Race
Held on Gala Day - Sunday 17th July 2011

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The winning team
'HMS HUNG OAR'

Worthy winners of a great race beating last years winners, 'Buckie Fire Fighters' into second place. They took the lead early on and despite a valiant effort by the firefighters they held on to claim a well deserved victory. Great bunch of guys and they really enjoyed winning

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Winners of the 'Best Raft' Trophy' -
'PORT SCRUBBERS'

Team 'PORT SCRUBBERS' won the Trophy for 'Best Raft' for the second year running. Apart from giving the crowd some super entertainment the girls in this team also claimed a very creditable third place. Amid all the fun and frolics these are serious contenders - Will they win next time? Have to wait and see. One things for sure, they'll be trying their hardest and the crowd are always behind them

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Team 'HULA CHICKS'

If determination won prizes then these girls would be in the top tier. They never gave up and warmed the crowd with their spirited efforts in this, their first raft race at Portgordon - We all very much hope they return next year

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Team 'BUCKIE FIRE FIGHTERS'

The Firefighters never gave up. You wouldn't expect them to. It's not in their nature. They gave it their best shot and despite not winning they were as always a credit to Grampian Fire & Rescue Service




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Team 'THE PIRATES'

Another debut team and full of spirit - I wouldn't bet against them next year. A few design problems with the raft seemed to have scuppered their hopes but they will live to fight another day



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This is 'TEAM MARINE'

Bit of a surprise as following their debut last year it was considered this team would provide a serious challenge. One for the future I think. Great bunch though

The old saying "it isn't about winning" may well be appropriate in some quarters but try telling these racers that. They all came to have some fun and also do their very best to win. Without a doubt they provided fantastic entertainment for an appreciative crowd and they'll all have the memory of this day of days for a long, long time

Thank you all for your efforts and for taking part in our event



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