RNLI crews from all over the region demonstrate their skills at annual Lifeboat Day

Visitors flocked to Fleetwood tor the port's  annual Lifeboat Day
The Morecambe hovercraft takes part in a demonstrationThe Morecambe hovercraft takes part in a demonstration
The Morecambe hovercraft takes part in a demonstration

The town’s Shannon class lifeboat took to the waves alongside the Kenneth James Pierpoint and the D-class inshore lifeboat, Mary Elizabeth Barnes.

The yachts from Fleetwood Marina sailed past, with a prize being awarded to the ‘best dressed’ boat.

The lifeboats then give speed and agility demonstrations.

The Morecambe hovercraft takes part in a demonstrationThe Morecambe hovercraft takes part in a demonstration
The Morecambe hovercraft takes part in a demonstration
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Stalls selling homemade cakes and crafts, face painting, and a tombola and raffle were open to the public at the station, on Fleetwood Esplanade.

There was a special appearance from lifeboats from the neighbouring stations.

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