Latest Events

Boat Race Night - Wed 24th Feb '10 at Birling Gap Hotel,  7pm for 7:30pm start. £5 including Fish & Chips Supper.  Please book your meal in advance by contacting our Secretary

News

Local Hero award from Sainsbury's

A cheque for £200 was presented to Bab's on behalf of the BGSBA.

Our Sponsors

We are now starting a page for all our sponsors who have helped our association.

New boat was on launched Saturday 26th July at 3pm

Our new rescue boat was blessed by the Vicar of East Dean Reverend Ian Smale form the church of St Simon and Jude in the village. The boat was successfully launched for sea trials the launch being watched by a large crowd of visitors and members of the association.

New Shark Rescue Canoe

Our new Shark rescue canoe was funded by Eastbourne Rotary Club the cheque was presented to our Chairman David Taylor  by their serving President Mr Bob Hamblyn at the boat house on Sunday 22nd June 2008.

Bike Ride Raises Money

Chris Wells, MarcusWells and Stuart Butler before their sponsored bike ride to raise money for the association and we were presented a cheque for £801.

Eastbourne DGH Fete

Our members attended the Eastbourne DGH Fete to set up a stand for the BGSBA to make the public more aware of our activates on the  15th June 2008.

New binoculars donated by Olympus UK

Peter Foster received some new binoculars for the BGSBA which were kindly donated by Olympus Uk.

The Dreadnought Rowers

On Saturday 4th August 2007 the Dreadnought Rowers completed a sponsored row from Newhaven Harbour to Eastbourne. We would like to thank them for their help in raising funds for our new boat fund, full report to follow. Pictures on our gallery page

Sainsbury's Local Hero Award

A recent donation of £200 was  received from Sainsburys for our new boat fund.