A ship race will set sail throughout the Thames this summer season to boost funds for the Royal Nationwide Lifeboat Establishment (RNLI).
Greenwich Yacht Membership (GYC) has introduced the second version of its Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race, set for June 1.
All proceeds from the day will assist the Tower Lifeboat Station at Waterloo on the River Thames.
The race, open to members of any recognised crusing membership, begins at GYC, earlier than heading downriver to Erith and again.
Following a race briefing, skippers will select their very own begin time primarily based on climate and tidal circumstances.
Outcomes might be calculated utilizing a longtime handicap system, making certain truthful competitors throughout the completely different boat sorts.
The winner might be awarded a sublime crystal glass ship’s decanter at a post-race ceremony attended by the Mayor-Elect of Greenwich council, RNLI and Port of London Authority representatives, and senior members of different River Thames-based crusing golf equipment.
GYC is inviting sailors from different River Thames golf equipment to affix this occasion.
Richard Phillips, Commodore of GYC stated: “This race combines our ardour for crusing with the important mission of supporting RNLI’s life-saving work.”
Based in 1908 to supply leisure alternatives for river staff, GYC is positioned three miles downriver from Tower Bridge, close to the Thames Barrier.
A registered Group Beginner Sports activities Membership, GYC presents dinghy crusing, yachting, powerboating, and rowing, plus Royal Yachting Affiliation coaching programs run completely by volunteers.
In 2001 the RNLI was requested by the Authorities to supply lifeboat cowl on a river fairly than estuarial waters for the primary time. A 12 months later, Tower Lifeboat Station grew to become operational.
In the present day it’s the busiest RNLI Station within the nation, manned by volunteers and everlasting crew.
In June 2023 it grew to become the primary RNLI Station to be referred to as out greater than 10,000 occasions.
For extra info or to take part, contact: Clive Reffell, GYC member and RNLI Occasion Coordinator. E-mail: [email protected]
Pictured prime: RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station crew at Greenwich Yacht Membership, June 2024 (Image: GYC)
