A raft race and "Polar Bear Jump" are also held.
On November 12 is a sponsored raft race on the Mersey.
Then in 2009 a committee formed and the raft race started once again.
It still continues, and Marykirk is looking forward to hosting the raft race in May this year.
The members were very busy on 1 June when they held a grand tombola at the finish of the annual raft race in York.
Occasionally, raft races, canoeing, and other sporting events are held on the river.
We have the North West 200 road race, the raft race and the air show.
Begun in 1986, the raft race was held on the stretch of water between Rowhedge and Brightlingsea.
A seafood chowder cook-off competition, a raft race and an art show are among the activities.
We'll be looking forward to the longest raft race in the world.