Club
Captain Chris Page said, ‘We have been left devastated by how thieves could
steal a rescue vehicle. To make matters worse our insurers would not cover this
vehicle for theft. As a result we now need to raise a substantial amount of
money before summer 2013 starts. Without the ability to reach casualties on the
beach or launch rescue powercraft quickly I have no doubt that lives at Rest
Bay will be at risk. In 2012 lifeguards at Rest Bay performed 93 first aids,
found 26 missing children, rescued 6 people and assisted a further 17 from the
water. The quad was used in a large percentage of these incidents. We are very
greatful to members of the community who have already donated to the appeal but
still need your support as we have a substantial amount to raise. If you’re
involved with an organisation or company who may be able to help out please get
in touch. You can contact us via our facebook or twitter pages or by email: info@restbaylifeguards.org.uk Monday, 7 January 2013
Lifeguards Launch Fundraising Appeal Following Theft of £8500 Quad Bike
Rest
Bay Lifeguard Club has launched a fundraising appeal to replace the quad bike
which was stolen from their lifeguard station at the end of October 2012. The
quad bike was an essential part of operations on the beach and was used as both
a response vehicle to reach casualties on the beach quickly as well as being
used to launch surf rescue powercraft to rescue and assist beach goers who had
got into difficulties in the strong currents at Rest Bay. The club has around
200 members from 7 upwards and the quad was used to support training
operations. Without the ability to tow and launch the safety boat to cover
training sessions these sessions could be put in jeopardy.
Club
Captain Chris Page said, ‘We have been left devastated by how thieves could
steal a rescue vehicle. To make matters worse our insurers would not cover this
vehicle for theft. As a result we now need to raise a substantial amount of
money before summer 2013 starts. Without the ability to reach casualties on the
beach or launch rescue powercraft quickly I have no doubt that lives at Rest
Bay will be at risk. In 2012 lifeguards at Rest Bay performed 93 first aids,
found 26 missing children, rescued 6 people and assisted a further 17 from the
water. The quad was used in a large percentage of these incidents. We are very
greatful to members of the community who have already donated to the appeal but
still need your support as we have a substantial amount to raise. If you’re
involved with an organisation or company who may be able to help out please get
in touch. You can contact us via our facebook or twitter pages or by email: info@restbaylifeguards.org.uk
Club
Captain Chris Page said, ‘We have been left devastated by how thieves could
steal a rescue vehicle. To make matters worse our insurers would not cover this
vehicle for theft. As a result we now need to raise a substantial amount of
money before summer 2013 starts. Without the ability to reach casualties on the
beach or launch rescue powercraft quickly I have no doubt that lives at Rest
Bay will be at risk. In 2012 lifeguards at Rest Bay performed 93 first aids,
found 26 missing children, rescued 6 people and assisted a further 17 from the
water. The quad was used in a large percentage of these incidents. We are very
greatful to members of the community who have already donated to the appeal but
still need your support as we have a substantial amount to raise. If you’re
involved with an organisation or company who may be able to help out please get
in touch. You can contact us via our facebook or twitter pages or by email: info@restbaylifeguards.org.uk 
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