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This page was updated on: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Legacy to replace Vandalised Ex RNLI Prototype

"Knight Errant Venturer" replaced a similar type of RIB which we obtained from the RNLI, which was vandalised beyond repair.

Although it was mostly funded by a legacy, it was a disappointment that once again we failed to get support from the Lottery, especially as Sport England published a joint initiative document with the RYA, which gave priority to larger more powerful RIBs, which could be used to introduce young people to Power Boating as a sport, and could also be used for rescue.

The letter acknowledged the good work we do with under privilged young people, but the project offered little potential to develop opportunities for under represented groups, so did not meet their target group.

It is perhaps fortunate that the Independent Charitable Trusts generous support enabled us to meet the shortfall.

The new RIB now enables us to go "Deep Sea" and train teenagers in advanced navigation and seamanship, and our range and speed when attending rescues around the Isle of Wight are now much improved.