BARRY DOCK lifeboat station welcomed Belinda and James Richardson as they continued their extraordinary journey to visit all 238 RNLI lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland.
Travelling in Belinda’s Porsche 911, the pair have set themselves the ambitious goal of completing the entire journey in just 911 hours, raising £83,000 so far towards their target of funding a ‘relief’ D class Lifeboat for the charity.
They began their journey at exactly 9:11am on 23rd August 2024 and are aiming to finish by 9:11am on 30th September 2024. By the time they complete the challenge, they would have driven over 8,500 miles, boarded 36 ferries, and taken four flights.
During their stop at Barry Dock, Belinda and James delivered a pack of Top Trumps Top Shouts playing cards and a 200th anniversary jigsaw puzzle, both of which are part of their efforts to engage supporters with the RNLI’s critical mission. Volunteers and crew at Barry Dock warmly welcomed the pair and showed them around the new lifeboat station and even newer Shannon lifeboat.
The couple’s Porsche 911 has become a symbol of their incredible commitment, drawing attention from both RNLI teams and the public at each stop along their journey. While Barry Dock was just one stop among many, the funds raised through this challenge will go directly toward purchasing a ‘relief’ D class Lifeboat, ensuring that the RNLI continues to be equipped to save lives at sea.
With more stations still to visit, Belinda and James’s remarkable challenge continues as they race to complete their journey within the 911-hour deadline.
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