PLIRB News – October 2025
Autumn swept in pretty wet and blustery, and our busy summer started to wind down. But we continue to train, fundraise and be a positive asset in the community.
Open Day 2025 Results!
Another brilliant day – fantastic weather, great food and drink, superb music and entertainment. A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated, supported or joined us on the day. We are thrilled to confirm that we raised over £6,000 which makes a significant contribution to our operating and project costs.
Boathouse Development
We are in the process of gathering quotations from contractors to complete the boathouse development. We want to keep it local, so any firms interested in submitting a quotation, please get in touch at plirbrescue@gmail.com or 01424 812 457.
Crew News
September was a busy month for training. 10 volunteers completed their RYA VHF Radio License and six completed RYA Powerboat Level 2. Well done to everyone and thank you for your continued commitment.
Martin Geldart completed his RYA Day Skipper practical and RYA Advanced Powerboat courses as he continues his journey to achieving helm status.
Fundraising
We have been blessed with wonderfully generous responses to recent appeals – every kind offer alleviates our financial pressure.
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- Drysuits: Protective clothing is essential for our crew. We appealed for support to buy new drysuits when we had to dispose of suits no longer fit for purpose. The response was amazing and we received donations from Fairlight Residents Association and others to allow us to purchase new drysuits.
- Freezer: We put a shout out for a small second-hand freezer to help store food for our many barbeques and were delighted to receive a brand new one from a local supporter.
- Crew suit booths: The ply wood dividers between our crew drysuit booths was rotting and in need of replacement – we asked the community and a generous supporter paid for the ply to replace. We have received other offers to purchase other items to complete the fitting.
In the community
Well done to a group of volunteers who were travelling through Pett one evening and noticed a female in difficulty. They stopped to provide to provide welfare and first aid assistance and escorted the lady home.
Our Pett Slip Buoys continued to sing to raise funds for our future new rescue boat – performing for the first time at Rye Arts Festival.
Local Thanks
A huge thank you to Robin and Becky and all at the Royal Oak in Pett for donating two Personal Beacons. We now have six devices which provide additional protection for our crew.
Upcoming Events
Saturday 29 November, 7pm: PLIRB quiz, email plirbrescue@gmail.com to book a table
Friday 12 December, 5pm: Carol and Shanty night (TBC)
Sunday 21 December, 7pm: PSB singing at the Cove Fairlight
