Despite breezy conditions and persistent drizzle, the 2025 World Championship Viking Longboat Races, in association with International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), saw fierce competition and generous charitable donations.
IFGL, the event’s main sponsor for over 25 years, presented cheques totalling £3,600 to the nominated charities of winning teams.
Sudha Thakur of IFGL joined competitors for the presentation, marking a milestone of over £65,000 donated by the company to Manx charities since the partnership began.
Chairman of Peel Viking Longboats, Nigel Rawlinson, expressed gratitude to IFGL, presenting Sudha Thakur with a framed artwork by Manx artist Juan Moore, The Age of the Sea Kings, donated by the Isle of Man Post Office.
Each team also received a presentation pack for their chosen charity.
Charity Donations:
- Men’s 1st (Gold Team): £600 to Isle of Man Hospice
- Ladies’ 1st (Viqueens): £600 to Great Northern Air Ambulance
- Mixed 1st (Raven Raiders): £600 to Ward 7 Stroke Ward, Nobles Hospital
- Men’s 2nd (Farghers Lift Men): £350 to Manx Heart Foundation
- Ladies’ 2nd (Southern Young Farmers): £350 to Looky’s Aid
- Mixed 2nd (Northern Young Farmers 1): £350 to Special Olympics Isle of Man
- Men’s 3rd (Northern Young Farmers): £250 to Special Olympics Isle of Man
- Ladies’ 3rd (Western Oars): £250 to Bridge the Gap
- Mixed 3rd (Southern Young Farmers): £250 to Looky’s Aid
Nigel Rawlinson thanked IFGL for their longstanding support and all competitors for taking part in the event.
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