A total of 26 teams have already signed for the Lossiemouth Raft Race – and with more than a fortnight to go until the big day there’s still room for more to enter. The Steamboat Inn team paddling their way to victory at the Lossiemouth Raft Race in 2014. “Both a fireworks display on Bonfire Night and a Santa sleigh before Christmas were already covered, so we decided on the raft race. The raft race first began in 1976 as a lighthearted collaboration between service personnel at RAF Lossiemouth and the local civilian community. Meanwhile, a ‘Best Dressed Raft’ award was traditionally judged and presented by the RAF Lossiemouth Station Commander.