Cardiff Sail day raises thousands for RNLI charity

The Cardiff Branch RNLI sail day this year was another huge success. With 22 boats taking part, a great deal of sunshine and just enough breeze, the course was set deliberately short to keep the fleet close enough for some friendly banter between the rival skippers.

The generosity of the owners to give their boats for the day and provide the comfort of experienced Skippers and crew on board makes the event really enjoyable for our sponsors guests. We had close to 200 people taking part and the donations, raffle and auction raised over £25,000 again this year.

Particular thanks must go to: SA Brain & Co for hosting the event at ’The Dock’, Mermaid Quay; Moondance Foundation for being the headline sponsor and Sky Business for supporting our aim to reduce plastic in our oceans by donating aluminium drinking bottles for everyone.

Speaking at the event, Philip Lay from RNLI Penarth station said, 'each year this event builds on the success of previous events.So many people have helped and donated to the event, which has raised a terrific sum for the RNLI. These funds will really help us continue to save lives at sea by providing us with the very best training, equipment, and boats. The event is now firmly established and we are delighted to announce that next years event will take place on Friday14 June 2019.

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For further information please contact Andy Berry, lifeboat press officer, Penarth RNLI station 07951 051128.