Tob2Tob challenge gets off to a flying start
Unable to hold its annual Lifeboat Day fundraising event the lifeboat team on Mull came up with the idea of the challenge which is taking place throughout August.
Unable to hold its annual Lifeboat Day fundraising event the lifeboat team on Mull came up with the idea of the challenge which is taking place throughout August.
It followed reports of dense black smoke around 3.5 miles off Ardnamurchan Point.
A motor boat in distress at Ardnamurchan Point is towed to safety.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire originated from the fridge of a campervan on the car deck.
If you see anyone or anything that appears to be in difficulty in or on the water, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
If you see anyone or anything that appears to be in difficulty in or on the water, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
The kayak, which was found with a dry bag, was discovered by the crew of a passing yacht who contacted Stornoway Coastguard.
As well as serving for more than three decades at Tobermory, Creon Carmichael also provides relief mechanic cover at stations around the UK and Ireland helping to keep lifeboats on service 24/7 from Kirkwall in the north, Falmouth in the south, Harwich in the east and Barra in the west.
Appointed chairman in 2014, Popz was a huge part of the lifeboat station.
‘The 17-39 challenge was a real team effort not only by our crew but our fundraisers, shop volunteers and other station volunteers,’ said Dr Sam Jones.