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Children invited to name lifeboat 21.08.12

CHILDREN in Inishowen are invited to enter a unique competition to name one of the first RNLI Shannon class lifeboats. The chance to name the charity's most advanced lifeboat is open to children across Ireland and Britain.
The winner and their family will be special guests at the naming ceremony next year. The vessel will then be put into service as a relief boat to be used by any RNLI station throughout Ireland and the UK.
The Shannon class lifeboat in action on the high seas.
Project manager for the Shannon class lifeboat, Chris Eves, said: "The new Shannon class lifeboat is our most advanced lifeboat to date. Not only will it help RNLI volunteer crews to reach casualties faster, but it will also improve the safety of our volunteers while they are saving lives at sea.
"This is the first time that we have ever offered the naming of a lifeboat as a prize. Traditionally RNLI lifeboats are named by a donor who has kindly given money to the charity, so this competition really is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I think the most exciting part of this competition is that the lifeboat could be in service for up to 50 years – this prize is something that will be cherished for a lifetime." To enter the competition, children need to be members of Storm Force, the RNLI’s junior membership club, designed for children aged 7 to 11. For an annual membership fee of €10.50, children receive four issues of the club magazine containing rescue stories, news, activities, comic strips, water safety advice and educational articles. Children also receive a joining pack including an exclusive 'crew' bag, pencil tin, stickers, map, colouring poster, postcards and a bumper activity booklet. For those wishing to join Storm Force and enter the competition, they are asked to join no later than Friday, August 24 either online at www.rnli.org/stormforce or by phone 0300 300 9907. The winner will be announced on January 16, 2013.
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