Project manager for the
Shannon class lifeboat, Chris Eves, said: "The new
Shannon class lifeboat is our most advanced lifeboat
to date. Not only will it help RNLI volunteer crews
to reach casualties faster, but it will also improve
the safety of our volunteers while they are saving
lives at sea.
"This is the first time that we have ever offered
the naming of a lifeboat as a prize. Traditionally
RNLI lifeboats are named by a donor who has kindly
given money to the charity, so this competition
really is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I think
the most exciting part of this competition is that
the lifeboat could be in service for up to 50 years
– this prize is something that will be cherished for
a lifetime." To enter the competition, children need
to be members of Storm Force, the RNLI’s junior
membership club, designed for children aged 7 to 11.
For an annual membership fee of €10.50, children
receive four issues of the club magazine containing
rescue stories, news, activities, comic strips,
water safety advice and educational articles.
Children also receive a joining pack including an
exclusive 'crew' bag, pencil tin, stickers, map,
colouring poster, postcards and a bumper activity
booklet. For those wishing to join Storm Force and
enter the competition, they are asked to join no
later than Friday, August 24 either online at
www.rnli.org/stormforce or by phone 0300 300
9907. The winner will be announced on January 16,
2013. |
