Latest Events
The Birling Gap Hotel has now been bought by the National Trust, but
business as usual for the Safety Boat.
News
Cliff Fall on 30/3/2010
It was hands on deck as re made hasty repairs to our rail track for the
launching crane after 8 feet of cliff suddenly disappeared over night. The track
was left suspended in mid air only by the weight of the remaining track acting
as a cantilever. After adding some additional support it was possible to
unbolt the overhanging section and winch it back in over terra firmer. The task
then was to disassemble the front section, remove the sleepers and bolts. The
old sleepers then had to be re cut to their new length, relayed and the front
section fitted back and then welded into position. (click on the thumbnails to
see the picture). By lunch time we were back to operational status and ready to
go.
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.
