Glen Nevis River Race, River Rapids Race.. with inflatables, July 19 2008, Glen Nevis, Fort William ||No Fuss Events.

: River Rapids Race.. with inflatables
: July 19 2008
: Glen Nevis, Fort William

Information

GLEN NEVIS RIVER RACE

Watch the vieo of the launch day.

The first race was held in 1973 and ran for 30 years and raised thousands of pounds for the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team based in Fort William.

The first race raised £25.00 which just about bought a pair of boots back in ’73 . The final race raised in the region of £10.000 which only helped to cover the cost of running the busiest team in Scotland with around 70 callouts each year.

Click here to download this years Sponsor Form.

The race involves competitors, clad in wet suits, helmets , lifejackets, and with assorted inflatable devices launching themselves into a 1.5 mile stretch of the River Nevis through rapids, over mini waterfalls between rockfaces and with a spectacular jump over a 30ft waterfall and so to the last gasp finish another half mile away.

The prizes consisted of various amounts of locally produced quality whisky and every finisher received a miniture of the same. This was administered purely for medicinal purposes!!

The time taken , depending on the amount of water at the time , can vary from 20min. to over an hour . The state of the water also determines the amount of minor scrapes and bruises although no one has been seriously injured as yet!!

Every competitor is expected to raise his or her own sponsorship and in the past amounts up to over £1000 have been handed in.

Various factors caused the race to be discontinued not least of these the foot and mouth scare which caused the first ever cancellation. It is hoped that this year will see it reinstated with a young and enthusiastic team of volunteers just like the team themselves who give of their time to go out and help those unfortunate enough to have a problem in our wonderful mountains.

Course

Participants have to negotiate a 2-mile stretch of the icy cold River Nevis on an air-bed (Lilo), navigating the Gurgling Gorge, the Leg Breaker and the Lower Falls Leap!

Rules

Conditions and Rules of Entry for Competitors

1. All competitors must be over 18 years of age.

2. It would be appreciated if all competitors could raise or pledge around a £100.00 in form of sponsorship for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. Where possible this should be deposited to the Rescue Team Treasurer seven days after the event

3. All competitors must wear crash helmet and buoyancy aid.

4. All competitors must use an inflatable craft without sides i.e. an airbed.

5. All competitors must wear a full wetsuit and suitable footwear.

6. The deepest course of the river must be followed throughout the race.

7. Walking in shallow sections is permitted.

8. Mandatory pre event meeting for all competitors will take place. Briefing and equipment inspection will take place.

9. All competitors are responsible for ensuring they are aware of all rules and conditions of entry.

10. Toilets provided must be used.

11. Unsportsperson like behaviour is totally unacceptable, this includes the use of profane or abusive language

12. All protests must be made to a No Fuss official (Frazer, Spook or Martin). Protests can be made throughout the event and up to 15 minutes after final results are posted. It would be appreciated if any protest could be made respectfully to the official. No Fuss officials say is final in all protests.

13. The No Fuss Officials (Frazer, Spook and Martin) will be given the final decision regarding any occurrence at the event including those not addressed in the rules.

Who's Coming

This is a list of entries since the new site went live. If you have entered prior to January 31st 2008, then don't worry you'll appear here soon.

Solo Sen Male

1) Nevis Nutters  -  Douglas Kirkby
2) Nevis Nutters  -  Andrew MacKenzie
3) Jason Williamson  -  Jason Williamsone
4) he's a sinker  -  Angus Macsween
5) Team Codpiece  -  Lloyd Clarkson
6) Extreme Tea Drinkers  -  Guy Coates
7) To The min  -  Stacy Williams
8) ?  -  alastair smyth
9) David Russell  -  David Russell
10) Spotr  -  Neil Goodwin
11) Sport1  -  Jon tan
12) Mikey  -  Michael Carnell
13) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Matt Colloby
14) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Alan Palmer
15) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Pierre Watkins
16) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Wilbur Huckerby
17) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Andy Hague
18) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Phillip Beach
19) Nerdicombe rides again  -  Maxwell Nerdicombe
20) Floats like a fairy  -  Gavin Hill
21) Live and Let   -  Pete Thomson
22) Live and Let   -  James dAth
23) Live and Let   -  James Michie
24) Welsh Dragon 1  -  Martin Smallwood
25) Welsh Dragon 2  -  Lloyd Davies
26) Norfolk n chance  -  steve clark
27) norfolk n chance  -  jamie miller
28) norfolk n chance  -  andy poynton

Solo Sen Female

29) Slater  -  Sarah Slater
30) Bibbetbobbetyboo!  -  Sandra Middleton
31) Live and Let   -  Angela Michie
32) Live and Let   -  Katie Kotting

Solo Vet Male

33) Bibbetybobbetyboo!  -  Marty Davis
34) Bibbetbobbetyboo!  -  Mark Stroud
35) Torpedo Tim  -  tim catterall
36) Norfolk n chance  -  paul etherington
37) Up Jacob's Creek without a Paddle  -  Sean Doherty