RNLI Souvenirs were on sale, and there were various stalls, including a raffle, bottle draw and cake stall. Seahouses RNLI Water Safety Team were also on hand to give out advice, leaflets and give aways to the public. There was also an opportunity to look aboard the new Shannon class lifeboat, which proved very popular. Refreshments were also available on a takeaway basis from the club house.
The event proved a successful day, helped by warm sunshine and a calm sea, and seemed to be enjoyed by all those attending. Final takings are still being calculated, and the RNLI Souvenir Stall reported brisk trade, with a lot of generous donations.
Seahouses RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer Ian Clayton added: 'Despite our inshore lifeboat being called out during the event, it was an enjoyable day. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Beadnell Sailing Club officials and members, whose hard work and friendly welcome, helped make it a successful day.'
RNLI Media contacts For more information please contact Ian Clayton, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer: [email protected]
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
