Pictures of Raft Race 2009 (thanks Michael Hunter)

SPAR RNLI CHARITY RAFT RACE 2009

HELLO & THANK YOU ALL YOU 2009 RAFTERS!

Thanks so much for taking part on Saturday in the worst conditions imaginable! We had 83 rafts which has been one of our best entry fields so far in the history of the event!
Results and updates are being prepared at the minute to go on our main page.

The Raft Race Committee and the crew of Portrush Lifeboat Station would like to sincerely thank you and your supporters for turning out on Saturday.

Our provisional total stands at £25k so far and we are still waiting on money to come in!
Many thanks to SPAR retail our sponsors, Coleraine Borough Council,all the people who manned the Spring Stalls, Longmountain Gallery for the art exhibition and our friends in the Press who are always so supportive.

Thanks again everyone and remember next years race will be on Saturday 29th May 2010!!

FLORA LONDON MARATHON

Well done to Andrea McGrattan and Jonathan Lyttle our Coastguard colleagues who completed the London Marathon on Sunday 26th May in aid of the RNLI. Jonathan said it was a fantastic experience and the RNLI gave them great support, before, during and after the event.

Update SPAR Portrush Raft Race

RAFT RACE 2009

The Raft Race Committee are delighted that SPAR will be our main sponsor for this year. Thanks to the Local Spar Group for their support so far.

Entry packs are now available by e-mailing judy@portrushlifeboat.com, or by ringing the Raft Race Hotline number on 07969814605

Registration will be on the day 23rd May between 10am and 2pm only and beach slots will be allocated on a 1st come 1st served basis, so the earlier you register the better.

GET BUILDING EVERYONE FOR THE PORTRUSH LIFEBOATS!!

DUCK DIVE

Don't Forget the Annual St Patrick' s Day Duck Dive at the Herring Pond in Portstewart. The fun starts at 1pm when the eejits will take to the water to raise funds for Portrush Lifeboat Station.
Early indications are that the weather will be good and the Two Portrush Lifeboats will be there to keep an eye on proceedings. This will be the first Duck Dive outing for the 'William Gordon Burr' as it was our replacement lifeboat that was on duty last year.

Thanks to all the organisers of the Duck Dive from all at Portrush Station...See you all on Tuesday 17th!

SPAR PORTRUSH RNLI RAFT RACE 2009

Application packs are now ready for the Raft Race which will be held on 23rd May 2009.

Those of you who have already contacted us via the website will have your packs very soon. Everyone else can order a pack via e-mail on judy@portrushlifeboat.com

Lifeboat Management Group Open Meeting

Portrush Lifeboat Management Group will be holding their Annual Open Meeting next Thursday 26th June at 19.30hours in the Lifeboat House in Kerr Street. At this meeting you will get an update on the operations, financial and fundraising activities plus a report from Headquarters. Everyone welcome to attend. If you are intending to come please contact us via our website or on mobile 07736923936