THE little yellow competitors in the annual Porlock Duck Race tomorrow (May 27) will have to negotiate a whole host of new obstacles.
A record crowd is expected to attend the traditional family day, featuring 60 yellow plastic ducks competing in ten races plus a grand final.
Ten new obstacles have been created by the organisers, Porlock Carnival Committee, to make the river more of a spectacle for race-goers.They include a replica of Porlock Weir, a rabbit warren, a U-Boat, Dunster Castle and even a very scary Beast of Exmoor looming over the river – there will be a special prize in the free ‘name the beast’ competition.
The event kicks off at 2pm at Sparkhayes Campsite. It costs £2 per duck for all races, with prizes and rosettes for first, second and third place.
There will also be a bouncy castle, donkey rides, raffle, barbecue, licensed bar, tea and cakes, and ice cream as well as a ‘best hat at the races’ competition for adults and children. Entry to the duck race is free.
Porlock Duck Race raises funds for Porlock Carnival which takes place on Saturday, September 1.