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Search and Rescue Demonstration
« on: August 13, 2004, 12:37:56 pm »
Search and Rescue Demonstration - Sunday 22nd August
                      Irish Coast Guard


Location        Cleggan Pier   Co. Galway  


Aim:              To create a public awareness for safety at sea and on our beaches and cliffs.


1530              Welcome and introduction on P.A. system

1535              Recovery of man from surfboard by Clifden RNLI ILB

1540              Rescue from Kayack    by   Achill RNLI AWB

1545              Rescue from Sailboard  by  Clifden  ILB

1550              Rescue of casualty from  Dinghy   by  Achill  L/B
                        
1600               Rescue from Fishing Boat by Achill L/B and Air Corps Helicopter does a lift off from the Achill L/B.


Units involved;
                         Irish Coast Guard  team Cleggan
                         Achill  All Weather Lifeboat
                         Clifden ILB
                         Air Corps S61N Sikorsky Helicopter from Sligo

There will be a commentary over the P.A. system explaining to the public what is happening and points to raise the safety awareness of the public will be made.
Safety leaflets and posters will be available to the public from members of the Cleggan CG team.

Note:      Safety boat:    Clifden ILB
               Safety Officer:   Michael Mullen Cleggan IRCG