
Whitby RNLI lifeboat station to open its doors for Fish & Ships Festival
The event takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May.
The volunteer crew will be on hand to answer questions and the Friends of Whitby Lifeboat will be serving teas, coffee and cakes upstairs.
The Fish & Ships festival is a celebration of Whitby's fishing and maritime heritage and includes cooking demonstrations, open days and performances around the town.
In addition to the open day, the water safety team are holding a lifejacket clinic, both days between 10am and 3pm. Bring along your lifejacket and learn how to use it properly and maintain it. The team will also be sharing their knowledge on how to stay safe in and around the water.
Whitby's Water Safety Officer, Matt Sharpe said: this is a brilliant opportunity for people to learn more about sea safety, even if you're an experienced mariner there's always something to learn, and who knows it could be the thing that saves your life.'
You can also enjoy a theatrical performance on the Sunday by Dogwood productions which is part of a trilogy telling the story of the rescued, the rescuers and those waiting for their safe return. Find them at the lifeboat station at 11am, 11.30am and 2pm.
Whitby Lifeboat Station is situated on the Fish Pier, off church street and will be open 10am - 4pm both days.
Key facts about the RNLI
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.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
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