When raft racing took place on Diss Mere it usually involved some motley crews and more soaking of rivals than actual paddling.

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

These pictures from our archives show competitors taking to the water in 1995. Among the teams appear to be one wearing police hats.

As part of the carnival, the Mere, which plunges to 20ft at its darkest depths, hosted the races for many years but they don't take place these days, which is a shame.

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Do you recognise anyone taking part or were you in one of the teams?

Whoever won, the people racing on Diss Mere seem to be having a lot of fun!

Diss Mercury: A boat ready for the raft race on Diss Mere, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryA boat ready for the raft race on Diss Mere, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Competitors in the raft race on Diss Mere, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryCompetitors in the raft race on Diss Mere, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Raft race on Diss Mere, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryRaft race on Diss Mere, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: The raft race on Diss Mere with the Church in the background,1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryThe raft race on Diss Mere with the Church in the background,1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Diss Mercury: Antics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryAntics on Diss Mere during the raft race, 1 July 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)