Raft Race | Blue Light Weekend

The Withernsea Raft Race is one of the most exciting and long-standing traditions in the town, bringing together teams from across the community for a thrilling challenge at sea.

Originally part of Withernsea’s Water Safety Day, this much-loved event has been a staple for years – and now plays a major role in Blue Light Weekend.

This year, on Saturday, August 2, about 20 teams will take to the water, battling the waves and each other in a test of skill, teamwork and pure determination! Expect plenty of friendly rivalry, spectacular raft designs and big splashes as competitors race to claim victory.

Confirmed teams for 2025 Include:

🔹 Withernsea RNLI
🔹 Withernsea RUFC
🔹 Withernsea & Patrington Fire Services
🔹 Royal Navy Raiders
🔹 Withernsea MKM Building Supplies
🔹 Withernsea Harriers
🔹 Withernsea AFC
🔹 Beast Burger
🔹 Boating Club
🔹 The Spread Eagle

Will your favourite team take the title this year?

Head down to Withernsea Beach on August 2 and cheer them on as they paddle, splash and battle their way to the finish line!

Thank you to our amazing Raft Race sponsors!

Blue Light Weekend

Withernsea's

In memory of Steve Medcalf

2-3 August 2025

The Withernsea Raft Race is one of the most exciting and long-standing traditions in the town, bringing together teams from across the community for a thrilling challenge at sea.

Thank you to our amazing Raft Race sponsors!

Do you want to sponsor a raft? Email admin@bluelightweekend.com for more details

​The Withernsea Raft Race is one of the most exciting and long-standing traditions in the town, bringing together teams from across the community for a thrilling challenge at sea.

Thank you to our amazing Raft Race sponsors!

Do you want to sponsor a raft? Email admin@bluelightweekend.com for more details

The Withernsea Raft Race is one of the most exciting and long-standing traditions in the town, bringing together teams from across the community for a thrilling challenge at sea.