On Saturday July 6th at 6pm 200 boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and other craft will gather along Thames in front of Hampton Court Palace to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI.

The fundraising event organised by Thames-based Sea Scout groups and Teddington RNLI the spectacle will bring together canoe clubs, skiff clubs, sailing clubs and enthusiastic individuals. It will last around an hour.

The RNLI is wholly funded by donations and legacies, it receives no government support. Donations can be made at https://www.justgiving.com/page/jonathan-barker-1719840294477?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fjonathan-barker-1719840294477&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share