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Swim For Safety....
  Laura Glenister is aiming to be the first female to Swim from Rockabill to Skerries,, this definately deserves all our support, while raising much needed funds for Skerries RNLI.. just click on the link below and pledge what you can afford.

Laura is planning on setting off at 7.30-8.00am with the swim taking circa 4.hrs.
So if you're in Skerries around noon on Sunday, come down and help us give her a great welcome ashore.

http://www.mycharity.ie/event/swimforsafety/

Best of Luck Laura!
 
Fun Photo Friday....
FUN PHOTO FRIDAY
with DesignWorks Photography

In aid of Skerries Lifeboat

 45 min Photo Session & a 7" x 5" photo for €25 With Denise Cannon, Professional Photographer Each €25 voucher sale goes directly to Skerries Lifeboat Station Phone 8021100 or call into Designworks Photography, Church Street Or contact Jeena 087 2929646 or Mary 087 2335734
 
Aquathlon 2010....A Great Success
The 2nd Annual 3D Super Aquathlon in aid of Skerries RNLI took place on Sunday, 11th July in bright sunshine after 24 hours of torrential rain and winds.  The event was a huge success.  All 120 competitors registered and €24 of their registration fee goes directly to the RNLI in Skerries.  The figure of 140 is 70 more athletes than 2009.  Some of the competitors also raised funds via the 'mycharity.ie' webpage. 
The 3D organisers are not RNLI fundriasers but a group of individuals who enjoy triathlons etc., and like to raise money in the process. They've picked Skerries RNLI as one of their chosen charities that they will organise events for and together with the Skerries Lifeboat team they worked hard to insure that this years event was a bigger success than last year.
To open the event, Irish Rugby Pundit, Radio journalist and racounteur, George Hook, kindly agreed to waive his appearance fee.  George seemed to bring the sunshine and good cheer with him.  The clouds parted, clear blue skies emerges, the wind died and the sea state was calm when the whistle went for the first race.  George entertained spectators and entrants with a witty talk at the briefing. Heading down to the water, George sounded the horn for the Sprint race and the event was officially opened. When it came to the Super Aquathlon a child with a vuvuzela blew into it seconds prior to George sounding the starting gun;  the swimmers mistook the vuvusela sound and all ran to the water!  These things happen at charity events.  Vuvuselas will be banned next year!! 
At the presentations George again entertained the crowds and everyone went home happy.  George did comment as he departed that he felt he hadn't managed to complete his task (because of the vuvusela) and asked if he could come back next year to try again!  Obviously, we didn't say no.
Skerries RNLI  wish to extend our very grateful thanks to the 3D team, George Hook, the competitors and everyone who gave up their time to help out on the day.  Planning has already started for 2011.
 
Aquathlon 2010....
George Hook, an instantly recognisable face in Irish media, is going to do us the great honour of opening the 2010 3D Super Aquathlon. Appearing regularly on tv, lending his voice to rugby commentary, George also presents ‘The Right Hook’ drive time show on Newstalk 106-108fm. Recognising that the event by 3D Ireland is in aid of the RNLI charity, the raconteur and sports pundit will be donating his time and will be in Skerries on Sunday 11th July to open the 3D Super Aquathlon.
 
On Sunday of 11th July 2010 the 3D Skerries Aquathlon will take place at South Beach, Skerries. There will be two events, a 3D Sprint Aquathlon and the 3D Super Aquathlon. The race start time is 1.00pm. The 3D Sprint Aquathlon is made up of a 750 metre swim and a 4km run The 3D Super Aquathlon consists of a 1500 metre swim and 8km run. .

For full details, including maps of the course, please visit the 3D site......click here.

Also, Please print off a poster and stick it up somewhere....click here.

This event was a fantastic day last year for both participants and spectators. So even if you can't take part why not come along and cheer them on.
Boston....

A large number of the crew have just returned from Boston. The trip included Marching in the South Boston Parade and a visit with the U.S Coastgaurd, the Boston Marine Police and the Boston Fire Brigade.

 As a registered charity, fundraising cannot be undertaken for the crews own endeavours. Many of the crew had been Saving for quite some time and were really looking foward to this trip.

Despite the damp waether, they weren't dissapointed. They were very well looked after everywhere they went. The trip was a great success and watch this space for a full write up.

In the meantime you can view some photos of the parade and the visit with the coastguard here:

South Boston Parade

Coastguard Visit
 
Busy Start to the Year....

 
With a couple of rescues under the belt already in 2010, things got a lot busier mid-March with 3 launches in the space of 7 days.


Assisting vessel in difficulty- 17th of March

This morning at 1122 Skerries RNLI was tasked by the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) to search & assist for a speedboat with engine difficulty just off Balbriggan Harbour.

Within minutes the crew located the vessel, but luckily a local vessel had taken it under tow. The Skerries crew escorted the two vessels to their berths in the harbour before they returned to station refueled and ready to respond to further emergency calls.

Remember if you think you see someone in difficulty on or near the sea, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.


Search for Life raft- 15th of March

At 1757hrs Skerries RNLI launched on reports of a liferaft 13 Miles out to sea, the volunteer crew launched within minutes and made there way to the last known position.

Conditions on scene were generally good, but with light fading fast the crew began searching immediately and as just as the light was about to go, they located the liferaft.
With the raft located, the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) asked Skerries RNLI to bring the liferaft back to land for further inspection.

Shortly after 2000hrs Skerries RNLI were back at station, refueled and ready to respond to further emergency calls.

Cliff faller at Balbriggan - 10th of March

Shortly after 1800hrs, a major rescue was undertaken near balbriggan harbour where a young male had fallen from cliffs locally known as “The Bower”
Skerries RNLI, Skerries coastguard, fire brigade & the coastguard helicopter where involved in the rescue operation.
After the casualty was stabilized onscene he was evacuated by helicopter to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Skerries RNLI would like to thank all agencies involved in the incident and remind the public to take extreme care when on or near cliffs.

Big Thank You to Dive Inn Scuba..
Click To See Larger Image One group who got in early with their SOS fundraiser was the Dive Inn Scuba Club .They braved the snow, ice and cold on New Years Day and swam around the harbour in Skerries.  They raised in excess of €2200, for which Skerries RNLI are very grateful. 
For more information on the Dive Inn Scuba club visit their website at http://www.diveinnscuba.com.
Pictured to the left are Skerries RNLI Helm Phillip Ferguson with Luke Brady, son of Dive Inn member Ralph Brady. Click on the Image for a Larger Version.
 
Happy New Year....
Skerries RNLI would like to wish you a Happy New Year. Here's to a prosperous and Safe 2010. We have a busy year ahead of us with a number of changes in staff on the cards. We also have a number of training excercises in the pipeline (keep an eye out here for updates).
The crew recently met up for a meal and a few drinks to celebrate the another successful year of saving lives on our coastline. PIctured aboveon the night is Helm Eoin "Maxi" McCarthy.
Join Us on Facebook.....
        Skerries RNLI now have a facebook site.Please click on the image above to join our group. We will post regular updates and we'd love to hear you stories about what the RNLI means to you. 
 
Fingal Vintage Society.....
The Fingal Vintage Society recently presented Skerries RNLI with a cheque for €1,000 in Rush Sailing Club. For More, click here.
Rescue - November 22nd...
Skerries lifeboat launched on Sunday November 22nd at approx 1:50pm to reports of a vessel in difficulty off Balbriggan. Wind conditions at the time were west to south west force 7 to 8 and there was approximately a 1 metre swell.
They located a small (16ft) open topped boat almost a mile south west of Balbriggan harbour. The boat had suffered engine failure and had taken on considerable amounts of water due to the sea state. Skerries lifeboat took the single occupant on board the lifeboat and rigged a tow to the stricken vesel. Both vessel and its skipper were safely returned to the slipway in Balbriggan harbour.

The lifeboat was back in the station and ready for action by 3pm.

Helm: Philip Ferguson Crew: Eoin Grimes, Cara McAuley
 
 
Aquathlon a Great Success....

The Aquathlon and Super Aquathlon held in August proved to be a big hit with athletes and spectators a like. It also proved to be a fantastic success in terms of fundraising. For more, click here
 
 

Skerries Lifeboat Web Page Sponsor

Are you interested in sponsoring this web site? Skerries Lifeboat are currently seeking a Main Sponsor for their very popular web site. We are also seeking some sideline sponsors.

If you think this worthwhile charity is something you’d like to get involved with by way of website sponsorship, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for details at the station or email us at: info@skerrieslifeboat.ie. The station is open nearly every Sunday morning from 11.00 – 13.00. Feel free also to contact 087 2335734..

 
 

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