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Helford Passage Regatta raises money again for Falmouth RNLI
A cheque for £641 was handed over to Senior Station Technician Jonathon Blakeston and All-Weather Lifeboat Afloat Mechanic Andy Edwards at Falmouth Lifeboat Station recently by Regatta Treasurer Tina Walker.
The event has supported Falmouth RNLI since 2007 and over that time has raised over £27,000 for the charity. The money raised by the regatta is split between Falmouth RNLI and Cornwall Air Ambulance with a smaller amount going to the Helford River navigation marks, which have to be maintained. This year’s regatta was held on 8 August and the fine weather attracted a good attendance.
Tina Walker said: ‘The regatta mainly consists of rowing events for the under 8s up to veterans but also has swimming races and a number of shore-based activities including a tug of war, egg and spoon, three-legged and sack races as well as a tombola, raffle and cake stalls. It was also great to have Falmouth’s Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Robina Nixon Chard visit the regatta and be alongside the pontoon for people to view. It was a great day!’
Falmouth RNLI is very grateful to Helford Passage for their continued support.
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