Annual Newlyn Raft Race Returns with Strong Community Support

Yesterday, Sunday 7th September, the annual Newlyn Raft Race made its return, drawing hundreds of spectators to the shoreline. The event, known for being both competitive and full of fun, was accompanied by a full day of entertainment on Newlyn Green.

Children Lead the Way

The competition began with the children’s race. Victory went to ‘Raft Lauren’, a team made up of sons and daughters of the Penzance Community Fire Station.

Titanic II Claims the Main Prize

In the main event, it was the team from The Red Lion pub who stormed ahead. Their raft, aptly named ‘Titanic II’, took an early lead and managed to hold off strong competition from last year’s winners, ‘HMS Conor’.

Supporting Community Celebrations

The race was organised by Newlyn Harbour Lights, with vital support from Penlee Lifeboat. Proceeds from the event will go towards funding the Christmas Harbour Lights and fireworks display in Newlyn, which has long been supported by Penzance Council.

📷The Red Lion team take the lead. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Jubilee Pool team. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Jubilee Pool team. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Meadery Maids. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Winners of the children's race 'Raft Lauren'. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Runners up in the children's race, the Red Lion kids. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Winners of the children's race 'Raft Lauren'. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Winners of the children's race 'Raft Lauren'. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Mackerel Sky salvage part of their raft. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷The winning team from the Red Lion. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn School team. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Meadery Maids. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Mousehole Bird Hospital are cheered in. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Last but not least, Pendeen Gig Club. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Team Sparkellez bring their raft down onto the beach. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷HMS Conor. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Mounts Bay Academy staff. Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council

📷Newlyn Raft Race 2025. Photo by Penzance Council