The St Marys lifeboat was launched recently to assist a Newlyn based fishing vessel, which was ‘In danger of sinking’ off Scilly.
The lifeboat was dispatched along with a helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and a tug from Falmouth. The Vessel, the Marie Claire, was escorted to Newlyn bay from a position approximately 40 miles North West of the Islands. The vessel sent out a ‘mayday’ distress call to Falmouth Coastguard.
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A record number of runners are ‘limbering up’ for the now annual Tresco Marathon, which takes place every year on the same day as its counterpart, the London Marathon. This is the third year of the event, which raises money for charity. This year, entries include local personalities from BBC Radio Cornwall. The course takes the runners around the Island 8 times.
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RSPB on the Scillonian: after trials last year, RSPB representatives will be travelling on the boat offering information and binoculars to travellers. RSPB-accompanied trips will be on Fridays during the off-peak season this year. If you’re lucky, you may get a glimpse of dolphins, porpoises and whales.