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  SAILATHON 2009 GB is pleased to be working with the RNLI for fund raising along with other  charities. The Maritime Volunteer Service (Rochester) is giving full support and advice using nationwide contacts. 

   Both RNLI and SAILATHON hope to launch this new initiative in 2010 which includes  a joint event from Ramsgate to Holland. 

A realistic cruise with a magnificent taste of Holland and Zeeland.

 This will be a Sailathon GB/RNLI  joint initiative charity event. Dedicated Registration form £100 per boat(50% to RLNI /50% to skippers own charity) We have full Dutch  support.

Expected to be honoured with ex RNLI lifeboat in support.
All crews receive AWARD OF HONOUR and all boats listed nationally.

June 19th boats muster at Ramsgate.

June 20th Dunkirk but Ostend if excellent weather.
June 21st Ostend
June 22nd Roompot Sluice Roompot Marina
June 23rd Scheviningen
June 24th IJmuiden YC
June 24th North Sea YC (Orange Locks)
June 25th Edam
June 26th & 27th Enkhuizen
June 28th RETURN via canals to Oosterschelde via Middelburg and Vlissingen.
July 1st Ostend
July 2nd Ramsgate (9 hour crossing)
July 2nd Dunkirk (short crossing)
July 3rd  Ramsgate.
Motor cruisers welcome We shall be using coastal route only, only 20 boats for flotilla.

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Model RNLI boating event being planned on river Medway in May 

10 miles from Allington Lock to Rochester), film crew on support vessel.

"Greta" sailing from Whitstable  June 13th board June 12th 2009

Royal Navy event May 9th at Greenwich (details later).

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            Cleve Cloud 37ft Ketch(motor  sailor)built 1937 hopes to take part

        IRIS O  FAITH Lifeboat hopes to take part