The Mumbles RNLI Raft Race returns this summer

The event has become a firm favourite in the local calendar, drawing teams from across south Wales to build their own rafts and race across the bay. Expect imaginative designs, costumes and plenty of good-natured competition.

In 2024, the event raised over £10,000 for the RNLI. This year we are aiming even higher, with plenty of space available for teams and spectators, the 2025 race is hoped to be better than ever!

New for this year, the recently finished Mumbles Prom offers great viewing points along the bay, making it easy for families to enjoy the action from the shore.

Tony Bowen, Mumbles RNLI crew member and event organiser, said:

'The raft race is a brilliant day for the whole community. It’s great to see everyone come together to have fun, dress up and support. Every penny raised helps us continue saving lives at sea. We’re looking forward to seeing what wild and wonderful rafts turn up this year!'

The Mumbles Raft Race is a great way to support your local lifeboat crews and enjoy a fun-filled summer event. Whether you’re entering a team, cheering from the shore, or simply having a day out.

Entries are now open, to register a team or find out more, please email [email protected]

Funds raised will go directly to the RNLI, supporting the training and equipment needed for volunteer crews to continue saving lives at sea.

Notes to Editors:

• The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.
• The Mumbles Raft Race is organised by the Mumbles Lifeboat Crew Association (MLCA), a volunteer-led group that supports fundraising efforts for the station.
• For further information, photos, or to arrange interviews with the crew or organisers, please contact [email protected].

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

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