I am taking part in the Welsh Open Water 2k wild swim from Ferryside to Llansteffan and back across the River Towy estuary, raising money for Ferryside Lifeboat.

Ferryside Lifeboat is one of more than fifty lifeboats stationed around the British Isles that operate independently of the RNLI.

They provide the same role as the RNLI and are “declared facilities” within HM Coastguard’s search and rescue organisation. As a declared facility Ferryside Lifeboat is launched by HM Coastguard in response to ‘999’ calls and distress calls on VHF CH16.

Ferryside lifeboat is available 24 hours a day throughout the year and is staffed entirely by local volunteers. It is currently raising funds for a small hovercraft that would greatly extend its capabilities to rescue casualties from sandbanks, mud and shallow waters.

Please donate what you can to support this great local cause.