The RNLI has answered mayday calls for nearly 200 years, from those called from sinking fishing boats, to families swimming on busy beaches, to dog walkers cut off by the tide. It's the most urgent plea, used by mariners when life is in immediate danger and when their lifesavers hear those words they launch courageously into the unknown to help those who rely on their help. 

A Message from me: These are volunteers who give willingly of themselves to save another life. I am swimming 5 miles to fundraise for Ballycotton RNLI and all money i fundraise will go directly to them. So please if you can make a small donation i would greatly appreciate it.