Soprano Cara O'Sullivan launched the event in Kinsale with Committee members and Kinsale RNLI Crew.
On April 22rd next, up to 80 crew and 20 Ribs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) will attempt to cross from Kinsale to Abrystwyth in a sponsored endurance passage of 300nm to raise funds for the Royal National lifeboat Institution’s, "Train one, Save many" campaign.
Chairman David O'Leary from Cork, said "He hoped that the public who have given so generously to us and the Lifeboats over the last 6 years will be as generous as ever in supporting the Crews that enter this years arduous event." He went on to say that all crews pay their own expenses ensuring that every cent raised goes to the charity.
"Last year, when the Rib Run went to Milford Haven, All the crews were at sea for over 12 hours in very demanding conditions"
He went on to thank the Supporters without whom the Rib run could not take place, in particular Excalibur Ribs of Carrigaline for their continued technical help before and during the event, The Trident Hotel, Castlepark Marina, Bandon Office Supplies and the Helicopter Pilots & Owners who give their aircraft freely.
Further details can be obtained at www.kinsaleribrun.org and sponsorship card from Graham Ferguson, [email protected] , or any committee member.