LAST MONTH, Sion Cwilt Rowing Club successfully completed an incredible 24-hour non-stop rowathon, raising more than £2,000 in support of New Quay RNLI.
The endurance event kicked off at midday on Saturday, June 28 and continued through the night, wrapping up at noon on Sunday, June 29. Members of the rowing club, New Quay RNLI and New Quay Yacht Club took turns on the rowing machines, demonstrating true teamwork and dedication.
Sion Cwillt rowing club member and event organiser Amanda shared her excitement and said: “We really wanted to do something meaningful to support our local lifeboat station and we’re absolutely thrilled with the result, raising over £2,000 for New Quay Lifeboat Station. With 29 rowers we covered a distance of 283.9km, which is fantastic.
“A huge thank you to our members, New Quay RNLI and New Quay Yacht Club for their incredible support, and for allowing us to set up outside the club. We all had great fun too!”
Ed Hides, Lifeboat Operations Manager at New Quay RNLI, expressed his gratitude and added: “A big thank you to Sion Cwilt Rowing Club for organising such a fantastic event, and New Quay Yacht Club for their support.
“Every penny raised helps us continue our mission to save lives at sea by funding vital training and equipment for our volunteer crew.”
