But, in case you needed any persuasion to get building, we’ve taken a look back through our photographic archives at Raft Races from past years.
What an incredible amount of money has been raised for the RNLI over the years – and what a selection of rafts and costumes.
See if you recognise anyone...
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JUST DIDN'T HAPPEN...One of the rafts that did not make it during the Spar RNLI Raft Race in Portrush in 2009 Photo: NI WORLD
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READY TO GO...Crew members manning the Portrush Tyre and Exhaust Centre awaiting starters orders on West Strand in 2009 Photo: NI WORLD
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SPLASH OF THE DAY...Viking Paul Robinson enjoying the RNLI Raft Race in Portrush in 2009 Photo: NI WORLD
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PLAIN SAILING? The Lets Sale raft pictured at the RNLI Raft Race in Portrush in 2010 Photo: NI WORLD