2024 Registration is Open!
Saturday August 3rd, 2024
12 p.m. at the Drake Field Boat Launch
The Suncook Valley Rotary Club is hosting the 2024 Anything that Floats River Raft Race as part of the 42nd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally.
Race Route
The race will begin at the Drake Field Boat Launch on Barnstead Road. The rafts must make their way out to and around a bouy in the middle of the river then race back to the boat launch – the First one to High Five the race coordinator wins! Prizes will be awarded to the first three teams to finish!
Pre-registration is required:
Rules/Regulations:
- All participants must be at least 13 years of age and sign a waiver that will be sent to the Team Captain. The waivers must be turned in by the day of the race to Suncook Valley Rotary Club.
- All vessels must be homemade, crafted of materials that you could find around your house.
- No motors of any kind are allowed.
- U.S. Coast Guard-approved “personal flotation devices” (PFDs, life jackets, or vests) must be worn at all times during the race.
- As a safety precaution, please be sure your vessel has an easy exit in case of an emergency.
- All vessels must float on their own, without external support.
- Teams are responsible for the proper disposal of the craft remains after the race. A dumpster will be available at the end of the course. No vessels may remain after the event is finished.
- All participants must be contained within their vessels. No participants may swim alongside their vessel.
- The race will occur rain or shine! Cancellation will only occur due to severe or dangerous weather conditions.
- The race organizers reserve the right to amend these rules at any time and will notify you of any changes.