Raft makers hopped on their elaborate vessels and raced on the water to raise money for the RNLI.
Several teams made waves at the annual RNLI Great Waterside Raft Race in Hythe as they battled it out to be crowned the best in six races.
This included a kayak race - the only contest for which entrants were not required to build their own vessel.
Hundreds of spectators lined the walls of Hythe Marina Village to watch the spectacle which featured a team dressed as pigs and another in blue wigs, to name a few.
The races were held in the calm water between the marina and the village’s Grade II-listed pier.
Tracey Thorne, founder of the 5k Pub Runners group, was hoping her team would be as fast on water as they are on land.
And with a total of 23 crew members, their prospects were looking positive.
Tracey said: “We are taking part in all five raft races today.
“We want to be part of the community and the event, and to have fun today. It is a brilliant event.
“Last year, we won ‘best decorated’ raft but this year we are hoping to get a better position on the table. We have a bigger raft this year.”
Competitors must speedily make their way around the course in the water to be in a chance of winning a race.
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One team took ‘hair-raising’ racing to a whole new level.
Salon owner Emma Franzese joined forces with Hythe Marina to enter the competition.
Emma, who owns Hair by Emma Franzese in the village, was excited to take part for the first time.
She said: “I live here in the marina, and I cut a lot of people’s hair.
“We all love the community in Hythe and thought it would be fantastic to support the event.
“We were all desperate to take part and have a giggle.
“Our team will be wearing blue wigs while racing to showcase the hair element of the team, and we also showcase the sailing side too.”
While many donned wacky outfits and created eye-catching rafts, one team decided to go the whole hog.
Staff from Sargents Butchers in Dibden Purlieu paddled across the water dressed as pigs.
Siv Larkin was supporting her son’s team at the race.
She said: “My son Jonty Larkin owns Sargents, and everyone decided to dress up as pigs for the event.
“This is the first time entering the race for us and we are hoping to stay afloat.
“We have a crew of seven and it is all staff members taking part, so we might lose some if they tip over.”
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