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Friday, 19 February 2010, 20:00 - 22:30
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History and Role of the Hamble Lifeboat
A Talk by Captain Roger Harding Trustee of the Hamble Lifeboat
You may know that the club is supporting the Inshore Lifeboat in their quest to provide suitable drysuits for the lifeboat crew. Each suit is made to the highest lifeboat quality and is therefore understandably expensive to purchase. The RAFYC has agreed to match contributions for members and this evening is a great opportunity to understand why we should support our local independent lifeboat station.
All welcome for supper prior to the lecture. The lecture itself will be free with all contributions to the fund.
"The Hamble Lifeboat was formed in 1968 as the Southampton Water Inshore Rescue Service (Hamble Rescue). It was formed by local residents in response to the increasing number of casualties occurring in Southampton Water and the Rivers Hamble, Itchen and Test (10 deaths in one year). The RNLI, who at the time had boats stationed at Yarmouth and Bembridge, were approached but had no boat suitable for the area. The nature of the area meant something fast, powerful and capable of operating in shallow water was needed."
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