Come along and meet the crew and volunteers at our fun-filled weekend of fundraising.
Coxswain Howard Fields said: ‘The friends of Whitby lifeboat fundraising volunteers will be there with their usual stalls, including a tombola and games.’
On Sunday the North Yorkshire Lotus Owners Club will be back along the pier with some spectacular sports cars to enjoy.
And of course the stocks will be out so you can have a go at soaking our crew members!’
Station Charman Mike Major said: ‘Flag weekend has been part of Whitby lifeboat station’s calendar of events for many years and historically has raised a lot of funds for the station - thanks to the generosity of the public. But is also a chance for the the community to come together and celebrate all the RNLI volunteers that keep the charity alive in different ways.
And what better location that outside Whitby’s old lifeboat station which is now a fantastic museum and shop, so if you’re visiting Whitby specially to attend, make sure you pop in and check out the old rowing lifeboat, George and Ellen Robson while you’re there.’
For more information contact Lifeboat Press Officer Ceri Oakes on 07813359428 or at [email protected]
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.