DESPITE rough conditions which sank two rafts, Minehead’s ‘Daft Race’ sailed triumphantly into port last Sunday (August 19).

And the unofficial alternative to the traditional Raft Race, that was cancelled this year, raised over £400 for local charities.

Seven precarious-looking craft survived the waves on a course from near Butlin’s to the town beach, shepherded by two local fishing vessels acting as safety boats.

“Everyone appreciated that we were keeping the race alive and the feedback was amazing,” said one of the organisers, James Bosley.

More pictures and full story in the Free Press (August 24).