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Western Telegraph
2 days ago
- Western Telegraph
Boy, 10, to ride 100km from Tenby to Fishguard RNLI stations
Henry Warwick will take in three local lifeboat stations on his way – starting at Tenby, finishing at Fishguard and visiting St Davids en route. He's aimnig to raise £3,241 – the cost of kitting out one lifeboat crew member. To sponsor Henry, visit his JustGiving page. Henry was inspired to fundraise for the RNLI after a tour of Fishguard lifeboat station by coxswain Gemma Gill. He and his family, who regularly holiday in Pembrokeshire from Herefordshire, have just completed a recce of the ride's route with a visit to the three lifeboat stations. Henry's ride next month will take him the 100km between Fishguard and Tenby lifeboat stations.(Image: Western Telegraph/TripAdvisor) In Tenby, they had a 'fantastic' tour of the Tamar-class lifeboat from coxswain Lisa Viggers, said Henry's dad, Hugh. He added: 'It was fascinating to see below deck and get to learn a bit more about how everything is designed to work in all conditions." Henry said: 'It was a really interesting tour about the boat's engines, life rafts and the crew's jobs." Tenby Lifeboats RNLI said: 'What an amazing challenge – thanks Henry.' The 100km ride will take place on Saturday September 13, weather permitting, Hugh will be riding alongside Henry and they hope to complete their 100km journey in around six hours, with stops for snacks and support provided by mum Kerry and sister Olive.
Western Telegraph
10-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Huge trawler boat gets stranded off coast at Fishguard
The 160 ton fishing vessel - five times the weight of the St Davids Tamar-class lifeboat, the Norah Wortley – called for assistance on Wednesday evening, May 7. The 25-metre vessel had lost all propulsion around 12 nautical miles north west of Strumble Head. The lifeboat launched at 6.45pm, and at the scene, coxswain Will Chant and crew carried out a thorough risk assessment of the large vessel. The slow tow took around four and a half hours. (Image: RNLI St Davids lifeboat) It was decided that the lifeboat would take the trawler under tow as the sea conditions were favourable, no other vessels were in the area to offer a tow and the trawler was posing a navigation hazard. A slow tow began, taking around four and a half hours to complete. Once off the Fishguard harbour breakwater, the trawler was brought into an alongside tow to put it against the quay wall at Fishguard. The trawler had broken down some 12 nautical miles off Strumble Head. (Image: RNLI St Davids lifeboat) This proved ineffective due to the size of the trawler, so a short astern tow was carried out and it was successfully placed alongside the quay wall with assistance from some of the Fishguard lifeboat shore crew. Will Chant, RNLI St Davids Coxswain, said: "Due to the size of the trawler, weighing almost 130 ton more than the lifeboat itself, this was a long slow tow that proved demanding when trying to ensure the safe berth at Fishguard harbour. "The rescue highlights the tremendous abilities of both the Tamar class lifeboat and our dedicated crew when challenged." Norah Wortley and volunteer crew left Fishguard harbour at approximately 1am yesterday, Thursday May 8, and rehoused back at St Davids lifeboat station around 2am.
