Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 21.00 to a cruiser with four persons onboard which was adrift outside Kinnego Bay. One unit was returning to base after a training exercise at Kinnego and quickly arrived on scene. The cruiser was then towed back to Kinnego Marina.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 17.45 to reports that a casualty had fallen off a jet ski near the Discovery Centre and had sustained a head injury. Two units were sent to the scene as well as an ambulance. The casualty was brought ashore on another vessel and was then taken to hospital. Both units were stood down by HMG at 18.05 and returned to base.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 16.20 to reports that a boat was aground off Rams Island. Two units were launched and quickly located the casualty vessel. The casualty vessel was then towed back to Kinnego Marina. Lifeboats were back on station at 18.25.

The Lough Neagh Partnership are working on a new flagship event for August/September 2010 in the style of ‘Im a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ and are going to call it ‘Im an MLA Get Me Out Of Here’. It will be held over 2 days on Ram’s Island, Lough Neagh and aims to raise money for Lough Neagh Rescue and the Ram’s Island Project.

It will feature traditional bush tucker trials such as those seen on the TV series in Australias Jungle! (All trials will be environmentally friendly, and not involve animals) We hope to get the event covered on NI Television and have already had interest from UTV in doing this.

We are looking for organizations to sponsor challenges/trials eg: The Cranfield Inn have agreed to sponsor a cocktail challenge – this will entail setting up a mini bar on Ram’s Island and provide some not very pleasant cocktails for the unfortunate MLA’s! The Pirates of Lough Neagh have agreed to set up a pirate themed trial (which could get quite messy) involving costumes and active participation of MLA’s. The Lough Neagh Boating Heritage Association have agreed to sponsor a rowing challenge involving traditional Lough Neagh wooden boats.

Any organization sponsoring a challenge/trial will be able to promote their organization through the task (branding etc.)

If you would be interested in sponsoring a challenge, we would love to hear from you – the wackier the idea the better! And of course its all in a good cause.

Crew relax during a long day’s Safety Cover in Banbridge, the event was a trial providing professional assistance at pre-arranged events to generate income from new revenue streams. The cover netted £600 and was a success from start to finish.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 16.06 to reports that a jet ski had broken down in The Closet. One unit was launched and two members of crew entered the water and searched The Closet as far as the Closet River. A search of Derryadd Bay and Croaghan Island was also carried out but nothing was found. The search was then called off by HMG and the lifeboat returned to station at 17.40.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 14.34 after two 999 calls were received from members of the public to report a flare sighting. The flare was seen east of Washing Bay and two units were launched. A search was carried out in the Washing Bay area but nothing was found. The search was called off when a spent flare casing was found adjacent to a wedding party at the Bannfoot. The lifeboats were back on station at 15.40.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 23.45. A cabin cruiser had run out of fuel and was anchored west of Tolans Flat. One unit was launched and quickly found the casualty vessel. The vessel was then towed back to Kinnego Marina and secured at the jetty. The lifeboat was back on station and ready for service at 01.15.

Cookstown Rotary Club Annual May Ball In Aid of Lough Neagh Rescue plus other Rotary Charities.
On Saturday 8th May 2010 in the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown.
Dancing to Paul Cummings and His Band

Wine Reception at 7.15pm : Dinner served at 7.45pm.
Dress Formal : Single Ticket £45.00

Tickets available from Crew Members or contact Paul Duffy on 07765886581

Information for teams
Team Entry Pirates Challenge

Pirate Challenge
Location: Lough Shore Park Antrim
Date: 12-06-2010

THE PIRATES ARE COMING!

The Pirate Boat Challenge is a
team fundraising event in aid of
Lough Neagh Rescue.

Teams will compete by racing
Pirate boats against each other
along the Six Mile Water River.

Teams will also have the opportunity to compete in a ‘Knockout’ Challenge.

How To Take Part?
A minimum of 10 teams will race, 8 oars people per team. Entry fee is £50.00 per team member. £100.00 deposit secures your team your place.

All insurance, medical personnel and safety equipment is provided. Bring warm and practical clothing on the day, although we do encourage participants to dress as Pirates.
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