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Shoreham RNLI crew member cycling 160 miles for the station's 160th anniversary

Lifeboats News Release

In Shoreham RNLI's 160th year, one volunteer crew member is setting himself the challenge of cycling 160 miles to raise money for the charity that saves lives at sea.

Dan is on his bicycle in front of Shoreham's inshore lifeboat.

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Dan Fagg, Shoreham RNLI shore crew who is taking on a 160 mile cycle ride to raise money for the charity.
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When most people get a break in their work schedule, they may go on holiday or perhaps spend some time relaxing at home. However, not Shoreham RNLI's volunteer shore crew member Dan Fagg, who, when faced with a few weeks off work, decided he could put the time to good use and raise money for the RNLI.

Dan has set himself the challenge of cycling 160 miles from Selsey Bill near Chichester to North Foreland near Margate. Fans of the inshore weather forecast may recognise this as inshore weather area 6. Along the journey, which will take around two days and begins on Sunday 10 August, Dan will call in at each of the 14 RNLI stations, where he's hoping to collect a memento to mark his journey.

Dan said: "The RNLI is, frankly, a thoroughly good thing, and as a 100% publicly funded charity it needs people to give their help and support. In Shoreham RNLI's 160th year there is so much to celebrate, and I wanted to help raise money for the charity I'm so proud to volunteer for. It will be the longest distance I've ever cycled, and although I am slightly worried I won't be able to sit down again for a while afterwards, it will all be worth it to raise money to help save lives at sea."

Although Dan has set himself a fundraising target of £160, we're sure he can beat that. If anyone would like to sponsor Dan, they can visit his JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-fagg-1753350096645?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

You can also follow his progress on Instagram (www.instagram.com/typo_bloke/) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/dan.fagg.5/)


All money raised goes towards the amazing work of all our volunteers in saving lives at sea.

Notes to editors

Contacts: For more information on this news release, please contact:

Liz Zachary, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, [email protected]
or Hatti Mellor, Regional Communications Manager, [email protected]

Key facts about Shoreham Harbour RNLI: Shoreham Harbour RNLI has been saving lives at sea since 1865. Home to a Tamar class all-weather lifeboat, the Enid Collett, and a D class inshore lifeboat, the Joan Woodland, the crew respond to, on average, 80 to 90 shouts a year, covering an area from Brighton Marina to Worthing Pier. The station is run by around 100 volunteers who include a lifeboat operations manager, launch authorities, boat and shore crew, an administrative officer, press officers, fundraisers, shop staff, a visits team, and water safety advisers. No experience is needed to join as a volunteer as comprehensive training is provided.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

About the author

Liz Zachary
Lifeboat Press Officer, Shoreham Harbour

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