Blackpool RNLI Volunteers Promenade Boat Pull 2024

Commencing at 1pm at Blackpool Lifeboat Station, Shop and Visitor Centre on Central Promenade, and repeating a tradition stretching back years, Blackpool RNLI volunteer crew members are set to pull the inshore D class, Blackpool Endeavour, to the South Pier and back.

Active volunteer crew members will be seeking to engage the public on their route, on what should be one of the busiest tourist weekends in Blackpool so far this year. They will also be accepting donations for the lifesaving charity that relies on generous donations to continue its lifesaving work.

The event is organised by the Friends of Blackpool Lifeboat, a group of volunteers that focus on fundraising. The D class lifeboat that will be pulled, Blackpool Endeavour, was made possible through the generous donations of the Blackpool residents.

This year represents the special 200^th anniversary of the RNLI, and 160 years of Blackpool RNLI. This longstanding service relies on donations from the public to maintain the 24 hours a day, 365 day a year response capability.

One of the Blackpool RNLI volunteers taking part is Launch Authority Pat Abram. Pat said:

‘Last year was a success in funds raised, despite the weather. We are hoping this year will be much better weather, and give an opportunity to raise that vital cash to help keep the service running.’

Notes to editors

• Blackpool RNLI is resourced with 100% volunteers who freely give their time to ensuring the response of the three lifeboats.
• Photos attached – 1. Blackpool RNLI inshore lifeboat (RNLI Martin Fish 2. Blackpool RNLI shop and visitor centre.

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 142,700 lives.

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