As well as providing endless joy for children (and grown - ups) in their bathtubs, the rubber duck has also done its bit for charity.
Rubber duck races have become an established tradition, in which hundreds or even thousands of rubber ducks are dumped into a river or pool, which will have a race course marked with buoys. The first rubber duckie to float past the finish line is declared the winner. Toy duck races are more established in the USA than they are in the UK. The largest American rubber duck race features no fewer than 100,000 toy ducks.
If you’re feeling inspired to participate in your nearest rubber duck race, you can select your candidate from the ranges available on this website. If your duckie was manufactured in 2008, it will be delivered to you in a clear box with the Bud duck logo printed on it.
