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Ocean Safety checked 124 lifejackets and only three had to be condemned. Darthaven Marina Chandlery was there to sell new lifejackets and any parts required.
When the first clinic was run some seven years ago the total of lifejackets brought that were unsafe and beyond economical repair was over 30%. As the unserviceable jackets have been removed from circulation over the years the percentage has now fallen dramatically.
It is good to see many children on the river wearing lifejackets. Sometimes the ratio is higher than the number worn by adults. However only 9 children’s jackets were brought for checking last year
It was a particularly busy day as the Head of the River race was also taking place. The lifeboat crew were on the water training for six and a half hours and were called out four times.
