On Monday evening there was a flurry of activity on Belfast Lough when volunteer crews from Bangor, Donaghadee and Portaferrry RNLI came together with members of Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Ballyholme Yacht Club and Lagan Search and Rescue for a planned training exercise.

It’s been a busy and successful week at Howth RNLI, with several crew members completing vital operational assessments — including one who was called out on a rescue mid-assessment.