
Chris Mason is raising money for the RNLI by visiting all of its stations in the UK and Ireland.
Chris Mason is raising money for the RNLI by visiting all of its stations in the UK and Ireland.
“The possibility of death was with them all the time. They accepted without question that this life was a hazard. They knew every time the boat was launched they were in danger. They were ready to answer the call from those in peril on the sea.” Rev Cant
“A Place of Refuge looks north over the Moray Firth with the viewer placed parallel to, and on the edge of, the sea. “
The Orkney News livestreamed the Kirkwall Kayak Club paddling around Kirkwall harbour on Hogmanay afternoon lit up in festive lights to raise funds for the RNLI.
“I feel very honoured to have been given this award, but I also feel that it’s a reflection on the RNLI itself and all the volunteers.” Dupre Strutt
The “Flotilla of Light” will take place on Saturday the 31 December at 3pm. Paddlers from Kirkwall Kayak Club will paddle around the marina with their kayaks decorated in colourful fairy lights.
Kirkwall Kayak Club will be paddling around Kirkwall harbour on Hogmanay afternoon lit up in festive lights to raise funds for the RNLI.
“Stronsay has twice had the privilege of being a Lifeboat Station for the North Isles of Orkney and played host to lifeboats of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.”
Crew members, past and present, joined in the celebrations Image Credit: RNLI/Charlotte Derra
Tracy Hannam is in Orkney continuing her solo 12,000 mile UK coast path hike Tracy is raising funds for the RNLI and can be spotted carrying a huge pack bright clothes and her trusted big Agnes tent.