Burnham on Crouch Lifeboat Station will open its doors to the public FREE OF CHARGE for the annual Open Day on Sunday 26 June 2010 from 11am to 4pm.

Both the Atlantic 75 and IB1 Lifeboats will be on display throughout the day and visitors will be able to speak to crew members about the work of the RNLI, it’s crews and support staff.

Regular demonstrations and simulated rescues will be held throughout the day to demonstrate the abilities and teamwork of the crew and the capabilities of the Lifeboats.

There will be plenty of activities for the children, including treasure hunts and quizzes.

Retired Arun Class Lifeboat ‘Maximus’, will again be present on the day and visitors will be able to tour the Lifeboat and speak to the owners about it’s previous life in service and the role it now plays on the Rivers around Burnham. It is also hoped the retired Lifeboat the ‘Rother’ Class ‘Mary Gabriel’ from the National Lifeboat Collection in Chatham will also be on display in the Marina and visitors will be able to speak to it’s crew members about it’s history and past life as an operational Lifeboat.

RNLI Sea Safety Officers will be on hand to offer tips and advice on how best to stay safe at sea.

Stormy Stan, the RNLI mascot will also be calling in and will try his hand at carrying out various fitness tests against fellow crew and members of the public.

Refreshments and souvenirs will be on sale throughout the day and everyone is welcome – entry is completely FREE!