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RNLI station comes to Kinsale

After
many years of fund raising activities and the unseen preparatory work
that in involved in setting up a lifeboat station, 2002 saw the announcement
that Kinsale is to get an Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat.
Initially
the boat will be based on the Kinsale Yacht Club marina. The boat
is operational from early Summer 2002. Plans are afoot for the building
of a purpose built Lifeboat station and launching hoist near the old
Fisherman's wharf. The helmsmen having been selected were trained
in Feb.2003 at the RNLI's inshore lifeboat training facility on the
Isle of Wight, England
If
you are fit, under 45 and interested in joining the crew of the Kinsale
RNLI boat then contact the harbour master in the first instance. However,
there is always a requirement for assistance in a multitude of areas
for people of all ages. So, please contact the harbour master for
details.
Training
takes place regularly in the RNLI service. A typical example is in
the photo to the right here. The training also involves cooperative
exercises with the various emergency services such as the Irish Coast
Guard Service, the Irish Navy, the Aer Córp,the Royal Air Force,
the Coastal Rescue service, the Cliff Rescue service, the Gardai and
others. So, you would really be part of a very large team. It is a
very worthwhile and interesting organization.
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Atlantic
75
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| Length |
7.3m (24 ') |
| Crew |
3 |
| Power Plant |
2 x 70HP Outboards |
| Max Speed |
32kt |
| Displacement |
1,450kg (3,200lb) |
| Endurance |
3 hours @ max speed. |
| Launch Method |
Davit - proposed. Currently on Marina
at Yacht club. |
| Construction |
GRP Hull, Hypalon-coated nylon tube. |
| Other |
Water Ballast loadable for better weather
handling. Drained by venturi-effect. |
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