The Spirit of St Olaf The Spirit of St. Olaf raft marked the final outing of the lodge in the Ythan The summer of 1995 marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Ythan Raft Race, as Lodge St. Olaf entered its final years of participation. After dominating the...
A Man Called Horace Over the years, Lodge St. Olaf has been fortunate to count several talented entertainers among its members. In the early 1990s, Lodge members Jim Gardiner and Gordon Mackay performed as a novelty band called “A Man Called Horace.” Their musical...
The Cruden Bay City Glitter Band The Ythan Raft Races were always a highlight for Lodge St. Olaf members and their families, offering camaraderie and entertainment on race day. However, the lead-up to the event often proved just as enjoyable, filled with laughter,...
The Booze Brothers One of Lodge St. Olaf’s most iconic and unforgettable entries in the Ythan Raft Race came the year they transformed into the “Booze Brothers,” a playful homage to the cult classic film The Blues Brothers. Staying true to the movie’s quirky charm,...
Thunderbirds In 1991, Lodge St. Olaf returned to their favored nautical themes, this time taking inspiration from the iconic 1960s television series Thunderbirds. Their entry for the Ythan Raft Race featured the underwater craft Thunderbird 4 as the centerpiece, and...
Slains Castle 1990 Saw the boys from St. Olaf move away from the nautical themesContinuing their tradition of creative, community-inspired themes, Lodge St. Olaf shifted focus in 1990 to tackle a local issue close to the hearts of Cruden Bay residents. Up until now,...
