In the past month, the RNLI lifeboat from Kinghorn has been called out to Portobello-Joppa Bay a number of times; but the crews have found themselves sent across here more this year than usual. In part, it’s the result of more people taking to the water – such as open-water swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking amongst other individual activities. In the past, there have been fund raising events for the lifeboats run for instance by the Portobello Sailing and Kayaking Club and Row Porty, but clearly none of that could take place this year; and as we’ll hear, the RNLI is suffering a shortfall of funds from the public. Porty Podcast Producer David Calder spoke to members of the Kinghorn crew via Zoom.
For the Christmas Appeal, click here: rnli.org/Christmas
For the local Scottish campaign click here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/RNLIScotland2020
Funds donated here will be restricted to going towards Scottish Lifeboat station running costs.
Anyone from Portobello interested in getting involved in supporting the RNLI in 2021 should contact erin_feeney@rnli.org.uk for more info.