On Saturday 6th September, a crew of sixth formers from Bradford Grammar School Boat Club will be taking part in Monster the Loch '25, the ultimate mass participation boat race on Loch Ness.

https://www.monstertheloch.com/

Tom, Torben, Leo and Peter, coxed by Harry, will join 125 human-powered boats to take on this epic challenge: 21.5 miles along the Loch which is one mile wide and who knows how deep! Crews range from self-built rowing boats and rafts, 18-man Dragon Boats to international rowers, kayakers and paddleboarders from countries including Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, France, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands and Ireland.

We are embarking on this challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

RNLI lifesavers are the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands, as well as the inland waters of Loch Ness. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.

Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can continue with this vital work.

The weather and the Monster can be unpredictable... wish us luck and please give generously!

Thank you.