Rotary Club of Canterbury Annual Duck Race 2024

Rotary Club of Canterbury Annual Duck Race 2024

The popular, family-friendly Rotary Club of Canterbury Duck Race will be held at 1pm on Sunday 22nd September 2024 at Westgate Gardens (near Westgate Towers).

The event – which is lots of fun and has plenty of puns - has been running for over 20 years and is FREE to attend. We’re very excited that this year the race will be part of the Great Stour Riverfest, organised by Canterbury City Council and the local community. As usual, thousands of yellow ducks will be launched into the River Stour from the bridge by Toddlers Cove and will "swim" towards the entrance to Westgate Gardens. We hope that the Lord Mayor of Canterbury will attend the launch.

A team from Canterbury Lifesavers and other volunteers will be in the water to ensure none of the duck wanders off and that all duck as collected back after the event.

Individuals can sponsor ducks for £1 each in the build-up to the race (details of where below). The sponsor of the winning duck (first under the bridge) will get £250, the second place £100, third place £50. Winner of the fourth place will win a voucher. All profits from the Rotary Duck Race will go to local and international causes supported by the Rotary Club of Canterbury.

We look forward to seeing you at our sponsorship stalls (details below)!

• Wed 4th September: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury
• Sat 7th September: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury
• Sat 14th September Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, Canterbury & at the launch of the Riverfest in Westgate Gardens
• Sat 21st September: Sponsorship stall at Whitefriars, canterbury
• Sunday 22nd September: Duck sponsorship before the Race in Westgate Gardens

There may be a limited number of ducks available for sponsorship on the day of the race. Rather than risk disappointment, please pop by our stall on one of the above dates. Note: The time given is for the start of the race, weather conditions and any other restrictions allowing. **Please arrive early, especially if you want to sponsor a duck on the day.**

Further information: [email protected]

Host or Publisher The Riverfest Committee