Llandudno Lifeboat in action

Llandudno Lifeboat In Action, a photo by davidrobertsphotography on Flickr.

The Llandudno Lifeboat was called out this afternoon to assist two injured kayakers off the Great Orme. I'm always impressed by the bravery and professionalism of the Lifeboat Crews, prepared to turn out in all weathers and risk their own lives to help others - a very worthwhile charity to support.

http://www.llandudnolifeboat.org.uk/

http://www.rnli.org.uk/
"The RNLI is an independent charity, funded by voluntary donations. "

Winch me up!

Winch me up!, a photo by davidrobertsphotography on Flickr.

A demonstration of the RAF and RNLI's capabilities at the Emergency Services Day at Llandudno today.

Llandudno Lifeboat

One of the charities I admire the most is the RNLI. They provide a 24-hour lifesaving service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland. Funded by charitable donations and manned by volunteers, the lifeboat crews and lifeguards of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution have saved over 137000 lives at sea since 1824.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/3805461072/

Llandudno is fortunate enough to have had its own Lifeboat since 1861 and the RNLB Andy Pearce is presently stationed here (arrived 1990):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/35876180/

Llandudno's Lifeboat is a little unusual in that it is stored about half a mile in town and is towed out to the Promenade by the tractor for launching when required.

You can see the Lifeboat on display on Llandudno promenade every Sunday
from May Bank Holiday weekend until early October (subject to weather and service calls). They also have a small stall selling souvenirs, all in aid of the RNLI. Please consider buying something if you happen to be passing.

More information here:
www.llandudnolifeboat.org.uk