We are a determined group of trainee Police Constables from the Isle of Man Constabulary, and this year we’re taking on a big challenge to support a cause very close to our island community – the RNLI Isle of Man.

On Saturday 1st November 2025 starting at 8am, we’ll be pushing ourselves through a unique event: a 40-mile group kayak in Mooragh Park Lake, Ramsey. Two of us will be out on the water at any one time, rotating until we’ve reached our target distance.

Why 40 miles? Because in 2024, the RNLI on the Isle of Man responded to 40 call-outs, saving lives at sea and keeping our community safe. We wanted our challenge to reflect and honour their incredible commitment.

The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has been saving lives for over 200 years, powered entirely by volunteers and public donations. The Isle of Man holds a special place in the charity’s history – its founder, Sir William Hillary, was a Manx resident – and today the island is home to five lifeboat stations, providing a vital part of the UK and Ireland’s 24-hour search and rescue network.

Every mile we kayak is in recognition of the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of the RNLI crews who head out into the unknown whenever the call comes.

We would be so grateful for your support. Every donation, big or small, helps the RNLI continue their life-saving work and honours those 40 times they answered the call for our island last year.

Together, we can give back to those who never hesitate to launch when lives are on the line.