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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!
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| Fun Photo
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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 |
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| Aquathlon
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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.
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| Aquathlon
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| 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.
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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.
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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
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Busy Start to the Year.... |
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With a couple of rescues under the belt already in 2010, things got a lot busier
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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.
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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. |
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| Happy New
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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. |
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| Join Us on
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| 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. |
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| Fingal Vintage
Society..... |
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The Fingal Vintage Society recently presented Skerries RNLI with a cheque for
€1,000 in Rush Sailing Club. For More, click here.
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Rescue - November 22nd... |
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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
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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 |
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| Aquathlon a
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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 |
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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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