06/06/2026
Generous RIB crews donate thousands to RNLI
The crews who took part in this year’s RIB Rendezvous centred on Oban Bay and Kerrera Marina have donated over £10,000 to the RNLI.
The 2026 Rendezvous last month saw a record 220 RIBs register and over 1000 crew members take part in what has become the world’s largest informal gathering of rigid inflatable boats.
Oban Lifeboat attended in the morning and was open for people to have a look around, while the lifeboat’s water safety team were on shore talking to many of the enthusiastic participants, before the RIB crews set off for a day’s cruising.
At the midpoint of the event, the RIBs were met by Tobermory Lifeboat in the Sound of Mull before the flotilla split into smaller groups, rendezvousing back at Kerrera Marina for the evening.
Oban Lifeboat Treasurer, Lachie Beaton said:
“We are just blown away by the generosity of the RIB skippers, crews and the event organisers – and really honoured that they chose to raise money for the RNLI.”
RIB Rendezvous Director Paddy Crerar added:
“The success of RIB Rendezvous is only possible because of the incredible support from sponsors, volunteers, participants, and supporters like the Oban lifeboat. We are so grateful that the lifeboats were part of it.”
Picture by Lawrie Cerexhe/RNLI
