The 2010 Great British RIB Rally was conceived by a group of like-minded enthusiasts to offer its participants a once-in-a-lifetime adventurous and challenging 12-day event that circumnavigates mainland Great Britain and Ireland in June 2010.
The 2010 Great British RIB Rally will offer a genuine challenge, around a tortuous coast that will require good seamanship and rigorous boat preparation.
The timetable is demanding, yet planned, to allow time for exploration and fuel efficient travel between stopovers. The circumnavigation of this unique and stunning coastline will cover approximately 2000 nautical miles with several overnight stops in beautiful locations.
This adventure will help demonstrate the versatility of rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) as a long distance cruising vessel capable of the task in some of the most demanding coastal waters in the world, whilst raising monies for good and needy causes.
Although being run as a non-competitive event, one of the opportunities the rally throws up is for the raising of substantial funds for charity. Any excess funds raised by the rally from entrance fees or sponsorship will be given to Help the Hospices.
The new Port Falmouth Marina, which is due to open in April 2010 and is located in the old commercial dock of Falmouth, has offered the Rally fleet free mooring for its first night stop-over. Marina spokesman Dryston Jones says: "We are delighted to host the Great Britsh RIB Rally fleet and this will probably be the first of many events held at our new marina."
