Yacht race on the Thames in aid of Tower RNLI
Greenwich Yacht Club (GYC) is hosting a special 'Start When You Want' race day on Sunday 1st June, with competitors sailing from Greenwich to Erith Reach and back on the river Thames.
The day promises to be a lively celebration of sailing, open to both club members and visitors. Moorings are available for visiting boats, and the clubhouse will be open, serving a selection of food and drink to spectators and participants alike. Whether you're taking part in the race or soaking in the riverside atmosphere, all are welcome to enjoy the day whilst raising vital funds for the RNLI.
Tower RNLI's Sam Aggas said, ‘Earlier this month our flanking station Gravesend RNLI launched to aid a GYC member who had broken their ribs whilst sailing near Dartford, they were then provided casualty care and aided back to Greenwich Yacht Club, it’s events like this that fund the training for our volunteers to be able to provide this life saving work.’
Founded in 1908, Greenwich Yacht Club has long been a hub for London’s sailing community. Nestled between the O2 Arena and the Thames Barrier, it remains a unique club with on-water moorings and a rich tradition of promoting water sports in the capital.
The event also honours the commitment of the RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station, the busiest lifeboat station in the UK. Since its launch in 2002, Tower Lifeboat crews have kept central London’s tidal waters safe, playing a vital role in safety and rescue on the Thames.
Join GYC on Sunday 1st June from 9am for a spectacular day on the river. For more information or to reserve a mooring, visit greenwichyachtclub.co.uk or contact the club directly.
Notes to Editor
Tower RNLI, based in the heart of London, is our busiest lifeboat station. The crew are on the station 24/7, 365 days a year- ready to respond to any incident immediately.
RNLI media contacts
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· Ashley Bard, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on [email protected]
· Hatti Mellor, Regional Communications Manager [email protected]
· RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
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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