MORE than 100 rafts have signed up for this year's Monmouth Raft Race.
The annual race, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, will take place on September 6, organised by the Rotary Club of Monmouth.
Rafts of all shapes and sizes will sail or sink down the River Wye from noon at Monmouth Rowing Club.
The course follows the river for 6.5 miles to finish at Tump Farm in Whitebrook where there will be a family festival of entertainment.
St David’s Hospice Care is the main beneficiary of funds raised at the popular event,
Tania Ansell, captain of the St David’s Hospice Care team, said: “It is a brilliant event. We have a sturdy raft and we are all looking forward to taking part and having a truly ‘oarsome’ day on the River Wye.”
Organisers announced yesterday 102 rafts had signed up to the race, which they help will raise £50,000 for charity.
For more information contact Norman Williams at monmouthrotaryclub@gmail.com or by calling 01291 680016.
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