Ythan Raft Race 1989

Ythan Raft Race 1989

Noah’s Ark In 1989 the Lodge entered the Ythan Raft Race with their representation of Noah’s Ark. Plenty going on in this video including the pre race door to door collection round Cruden Bay. Result: The Winner of the Most Attractive Raft Crew Gordon Mackay Tom...
Ythan Raft Race 1988

Ythan Raft Race 1988

Chinese Junk In 1988 were back at sea and once again flying in the face of political correctness with their representation of a Chinese Junk. Spectacular in its detail with a hand-painted figure head which is still on display in the lodge temple.  Result: The Winner...
Ythan Raft Race 1987

Ythan Raft Race 1987

The Trawler For the most part, the Lodges entries were of a seafaring nature, hardly surprising that for their second outing the Lodge would draw its inspiration from its local communities and settled on a magnificently detailed Peterhead fishing trawler. Result: The...
Ythan Raft Race 1986

Ythan Raft Race 1986

The Mississippi Paddle Steamer 1986 saw Lodge St Olaf make it’s first tentative steps towards Raft Race History, the 8 man crew could not have known that their first successful outing would claim  the first of 10 major awards for creative design. Year by year the...