We are bringing back the raft race Saturday 24th August 2024.

Starting at The Puffing Billy, with the finish in Bideford Quay.

Build your own raft, minimum of 2 people and maximum of 4 people per raft.

The finish line will be along side the SS Freshspring and medal presentation on board. The supported charity is the RNLI.

Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Appledore’s lifeboat station was established in 1825 and has served the community for nearly 200 years. The Appledore Lifeboat Station joining the RNLI in 1855.

The volunteer lifeboat crew provide a 24-hour search and rescue service 365 days a year, but none of this would be possible without the support of the public and their donations. It costs in the region of £250k a year to run and maintain the service in Appledore, all of which comes from the generous donations of the public.

Your donation will help to fund the selfless work of our volunteer lifeboat crew in Appledore, by doing so you will be helping to save lives around our coast and will be providing the best equipment possible to ensure the safety of our volunteers.