Skerries Coast Guard » howth http://www.skerriescoastguard.com A voluntary coastal rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:59:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Cliff Rescue Training – Howth http://www.skerriescoastguard.com/2008/10/11/cliff-rescue-training-howth/ http://www.skerriescoastguard.com/2008/10/11/cliff-rescue-training-howth/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:28:55 +0000 admin http://skerriescoastguard.com/2008/10/12/cliff-rescue-training-howth/

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Today, the volunteers from Skerries Coast Guard took part in a cliff rescue training exercise, organised by our flank station in Howth.

Howth Coast Guard is one of 17 cliff rescue units based around the Irish coastline. Skerries volunteers were able to see first hand how a cliff rescue is set up and operated, and also how a casualty might be recovered from steep ground.

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The Skerries team also had an opportunity to participate and did some descending and ascending on steep terrain under Howth’s expert supervison.

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Weather conditions were good with a freshening wind and clear visibility.

Many thanks to all our colleagues in Howth Coast Guard.

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