RNLI Sea Safety Day Report
Last Updated on Monday, 24 May 2010 09:42 Written by EESC Monday, 24 May 2010 09:26
Sun, Sand, Sea Safety & Sailing
Saturday the 22nd saw the RNLI Sea Safety Team, down at Elie & Earlsferry Sailing Club, where the team inspected over 40 Life jackets with over 70 people attending, including 3 visiting Yachts from Aberdour Boat Club, and a flying visit from “The Reaper” Fishing Boat.
We had a steady follow of people of Members and visitors from Aberdour Boat, St Andrews, Kinghorn and Largo Bay Sailing Clubs, with Sea Anglers from Kirkcaldy and Wemyss.
The Team identified a few potential serious defects, and corrected them or advised, these checks might not save Lifeboat call outs, but they will definitely save lives if needing rescued.
All this happened, on the one of Hottest days this year, where the Harbour was busy and temperatures around 25-27c.
The Theme of the day was “Life Jackets: Useless unless Worn”. Thanks to the RNLI Sea Safety Officers, Linda Robertson (Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station), and Keith Walledge & Scott Roberts (Queensferry Lifeboat Station) who provided excellent Life Saving Advice to all attendees.
Next Weekend, Elie & Earlsferry Sailing Club will be holding their second race of the season “Yow Trimmle” on the Saturday 29th (2pm start) and on Sunday the 30th is the Club OPEN Day with Try Boating & Coastal Walking, in conjunction with Celebration of Fife 2010 and RYA Scotland, more information can found on clubs website http://www.eesc.org.uk .