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Troon RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day

Lifeboats News Release

From 12pm on Saturday 13 July 2024, visit Troon RNLI lifeboat station for our annual lifeboat station Open Day.

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Troon RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day
See aboard our RNLI Trent class all weather lifeboat RNLB Jim Moffat and D class inshore lifeboat Sheena.

You will also get the chance to speak to our volunteer lifeboat crew to find out about the training we carry out and the variety of callouts we attend. For the kids, try on some lifeboat crew gear and see how long its takes to get kitted for a callout.

At the lifeboat station you'll see the history of the lifeboat station. There will also be RNLI gifts on sale, BBQ, Tea Room and Raffles as well as representatives from other local emergency services including Police Scotland, HM Coastguard, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service. (operational demands permitting)

This is a great day out for the whole family, so why not come along and support your local RNLI lifeboat station.

We look forward to seeing you all!

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

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

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