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29th January 2011 - Looe RNLI - SOS - Source our Sea.

The RNLI SOS day is a fundraising to support the volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards.

This year the Looe and Liskeard fundraising committees have organised a sponsored triathlon.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The final leg was a 2 mile gig row from Terras Pil to the lifeboat house on East looe seafront.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

There were enough participants to crew four gigs.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

These images were taken as the gigs passed through one of the arches of the Looe Bridge.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The day started with a 5.8 mile run from East Taphouse to Morrisons Liskeard, passing through Dobwalls.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

After the crews caught their breath at Liskeard, a 6.3 mile cycle through the East Looe river valley, past Trewidland and finishing at Terras Bridge.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

Here the cyclists are leaving Liskeard.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The D class Inshore Lifeboat D-741 "Ollie Naismith" escorts Looe Rowing club members as they bring the gigs up river to Terras Pil.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The cyclists cross the railway crossing on Terras bridge.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

After a short break, they split into four crews to start final gig row down river.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The first gigs approach Looe bridge.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The finish line is reached! - East Looe lifeboat station on the seafront.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

The team picture.

Looe RNLI - SOS fundraising triathlon - Source our Sea

To donate go to www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/looernli or contact Looe lifeboat station on 01503 265072.