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Sark Service of the sea at Creux Harbour

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The Spirit of Guernsey passing Herm’s south coast cliffs on its return to St Peter Port Harbour following the Sark Service of the Sea in Creux Harbour. The service was also attended by Guernsey’s Marine Ambulance launch Flying Christine III.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-08-16 Spirit of Guernsey heading for Guernsey from Sark after attending the Sea Church Service at Creux Harbour.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-08-16
Spirit of Guernsey heading for Guernsey from Sark after attending the Sea Church Service at Creux Harbour.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-08-16 Spirit of Guernsey heading for St Peter Port after attending the Sea Church Service at Creux Harbour in Sark.

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Spirit of Guernsey heading for St Peter Port after attending the Sea Church Service at Creux Harbour in Sark.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-08-16 Local Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey passing Herm Island's south coast cliff's whilst on Passage from Sark to St Peter Port following the Sea Church service in Sark's Creux Harbour also attended by the Marine Ambulance launch Flying Christine III

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Local Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey passing Herm Island’s south coast cliff’s whilst on Passage from Sark to St Peter Port following the Sea Church service in Sark’s Creux Harbour also attended by the Marine Ambulance launch Flying Christine III

Pic by Tony Rive 21-08-16 Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey returning to St Peter Port after attending the Sark Sea Church service in Creux Harbour, with Flying Christine III

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Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey returning to St Peter Port after attending the Sark Sea Church service in Creux Harbour, with Flying Christine III

“Vital Spark”

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The St Peter Port Lifeboat was called out Sunday 7th August 2016 to go to the assistance of a 23 foot motor cruiser with four persons on board. The “Vital Spark” had suffered engine failure approximately 3.5 miles S.E. of St Martins Point.  As there were no other vessels in the area able to offer assistance, the “Spirit of Guernsey” was tasked to assist.

The Lifeboat left St Peter Port at 20:30 and was alongside the casualty at 20:49.  A tow was established and the Spirit of Guernsey arrived back at St Peter Port with the casualty at 21:40.

photo by Carl Bisson

photo by Carl Bisson

St Peter Port Lifeboat launched to assist french yacht “Bouchon”

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At 1953 on the evening of Tuesday 2nd August 2016, Guernsey Coastguard received a Mayday call via Cross-ma that the french yacht “Bouchon” was experiencing engine difficulties approximately 1nm north of Sark.

The Spirit of Guernsey departed at 2030 and found the yacht “Bouchon” with (3) crew on board at 2051. After attaching a towline to the casualty the lifeboat returned to St Peter Port harbour arriving at 2210 with the French yacht in tow.

Photo by Linden Galsworthy

Photos by Linden Galsworthy

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photo by Mike Harris

photo by Mike Harris

AIS data provided by Digimap

AIS data provided by Digimap

“Spirit of Guernsey” responded to Jetski broken down, 2 persons on board on the west coast of Guernsey

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1919 A call was overheard by Guernsey Coastguard from a Jet-ski, on the west coast requesting a  tow as the Jet ski had a flat battery and was therefore unable to proceed.

1920 An “ All Ships “ broadcast was unsuccessful, as no other vessels were in the area able to assist the disabled Jetski.

1935 Lifeboat  Yellow.  “Spirit of Guernsey” tasked to assist the broken down vessel

1955 “ Spirit of Guernsey” passing Pierheads heading north. Eta on scene 2030

2007 Casualty has drifted rapidly in the tide and is now off Port Soif and has eyes on the Lifeboat.

2016  “Spirit of Guernsey“ alongside casualty, casualties on board, retrieving the Jetski.

2030 Lifeboat returning to St Peter Port.  All accounted for and safe.

2047 “ Spirit of Guernsey” Pierheads . Casualty vessel being off loaded.

2153 Lifeboat back on station.

This incident had a good conclusion as the Casualty Vessel was carrying a good VHF and was therefore able to communicate efficiently with the Emergency Services.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-07-16 The Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey about to moor alongside number 1 Ro-Ro Ramp in St Peter Port after picking up two Male Jet Skier's and their Jetski from Portinfer after their Battery had failed.

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The Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey about to moor alongside number 1 Ro-Ro Ramp in St Peter Port after picking up two Male Jet Skier’s and their Jetski from Portinfer after their battery had failed.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-07-16 Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey about to mmor alongside number 1 Ro-Ro Ramp after bringing two Male Jetskier's back to St Peter Port with their Jetski on the Lifeboats Stern. The Lifeboat Crew picked up the two Males and their Jetski in Portinfer this evening after their Jetski's Battery had failed. The two men had all the right equipment but needed help as they couldn't make their own way ashore. Lifeboat Operation's Manager Peter Gill can be seen stood on the Ro-Ro Bamp waiting to take the Lifeboats Mooring Lines and meeting the two Men the Lifeboat Crew had just bought back to St Peter Port.

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Lifeboat Operation’s Manager Peter Gill can be seen stood on the Ro-Ro ramp waiting to take the Lifeboats Mooring Lines and meeting the two men the Lifeboat Crew had just bought back to St Peter Port.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-07-16 Four of Guernsey's Lifeboat Crew waiting on the stern of Spirit of Guernsey for the Twin Man Jetski to be craned off the Lifeboat.

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Four of Guernsey’s Lifeboat Crew waiting on the stern of Spirit of Guernsey for the Twin Man Jetski to be craned off the Lifeboat.

Award presentation to Alf Solway

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Mr Alf Solway has been an ardent and committed supporter of the RNLI in Guernsey for a number of years and has now raised over £30,500 towards provision of lifeboat facilities in Guernsey.  In recognition of his outstanding and ongoing efforts, a presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday evening at the St. Peter Port Lifeboat Station, at which members of his family, the crew of “The Spirit of Guernsey”, the lifeboat management team and fundraisers were on hand to thank him for his outstanding commitment.  The Bailiff, Sir Richard Collas presented Mr. Solway with a plaque, a picture certificate and a St Peter Port lifeboat mug.

Celia Allen MBE, chair of the fundraising Guild said that Alf is, by any measure, a top fundraiser.  She also thanked Mrs. Jenny Ridley for providing a fine buffet. One crew member commented,”Without doubt, the chocolate cake alone will keep the crew sustained for some time”.  Buz White, coxswain, said “Alf is treasured by the crew for his effort and commitment. He can always be relied upon to help us help others.”

Pic by Tony Rive 20-07-16 Guernsey's Bailiff Sir Richard Collas presenting Guernsey' Top Lifeboat (Top Box) Fundraiser Alf Solway a Plaque from the RNLI and Guernsey's Lifeboat Station after year of him raising funds for our local Station totalling £31,500. Alf raises Donation's aiding people with various Aches and Pains but never charges for his services, only asking for donation's to Guernsey Lifeboat Station.

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Guernsey’s Bailiff Sir Richard Collas presenting Guernsey’ Top Lifeboat Fundraiser Alf Solway a Plaque from the RNLI and Guernsey’s Lifeboat Station

Pic by Tony Rive 20-07-16 A Plaque presemted to Alf Solway by the National RNLI and the Guernsey Lifeboat Station Crew and Lifeboat Guild.

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The plaque presented to Alf Solway

Pic by Tony Rive 20-07-16 A Card made up for Guernsey's Top Fund Raise Alf Solway to accompany a Plaque presented to him by Guernsey's Bailiff Richard Collas from the National RNLI and Guernsey's Lifeboat Volunteers. Alf was also given a Mug and 1 0f Two new Postcards which have just been Printed for the Guernsey Station using two of my pictures.

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A Card made up for Guernsey’s Top fundraiser Alf Solway to accompany a Plaque presented to him by Guernsey’s Bailiff Sir Richard Collas from the National RNLI and Guernsey’s Lifeboat Volunteers. Alf was also given a mug and 1 of 2 new Postcards which have just been printed for the Guernsey Station using two of my pictures.