Heroes in Waterproofs!

Volunteer crew of the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat the Atlantic 85 B-856 'Spirit of Fred Olsen' set off from the Kyle of Lochalsh.
The lifeboat has been launched on eight separate occasions in the past month.

Money for this lifeboat was raised by the Fred Olsen Cruise line, the name being chosen in a competition run by the cruise.

The lifeboat is capable of speeds in excess of 35 knots and because of her two inversion proof engines and manually operated righting system she is able to remain operational even after capsize. She has been equipped with radar, chart plotter and VHF radio direction finding equpment.

Information taken from the RNLI Kyle Lifeboat website

These guys are heroes in my book.

I have added 'Hero' by Mariah Carey as a link

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IA3ZvCkRkQ

Günter Klaus, sea-herdorf, Andrea Ertl, volker_hmbg and 57 other people have particularly liked this photo

101 comments - The latest ones

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

good pic!
HFF!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you very much Markus.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Buena fotografía con el bonito paisaje y pueblo de fondo.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

Thank you very much Jose Manuel. The village in the background is Kyleakin where we were staying.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Fabulous shot! Stay well!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William.

Have a good weekend and stay well

3 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

they certainly are in all weather as well, HFF have a very good weekend.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thank you very much Steve. They are indeed. You have to have a lot of courag and a big heart to do this work.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Danielle

Merci de ton passage chez moi et c'est de toute Beauté chez toi ! Bise amicale.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Danielle

You are most welcome and thank you for your visit and kind comments Danielle

Hav a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

You are right, these are heroes you've well chosen the song. HFF Carol.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thank you very much Christa. I admire anyone who put their life on the line for others. I am pleased you liked the link too.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Dinesh ^club

Best wishes to hero’s n HFF

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

Thank you Dinesh

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE UNSUNG HEROS

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you very much Pam. Yes they are, - although I have to say you absolutely hold your own in the bravery stakes!

Have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Esther ^club

There's not much protection from the elements on that boat. Dangerous work if the weather is bad.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thank you very much Esther. You are right and the weather can be quite bad up there!

Have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

These heroes need a lot of courage and bravery
a wonderful picture

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

I agree with you Reinhard. Courage and a big heart!

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful capture Carol.
HFF and keep well.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap.

HFF and you, too have a safe and enjoyable weekend

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Beautiful!

HFF and a happy serene weekend:)

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you very much Annemarie. Really appreciated

3 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Heroes!
HFF & have a great weekend.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Thank you veru much. Really appreciated.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

You are right Carol.
To do what they do offers us with the best people have.
We respect them,
Thank you for the Mariah Carey.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thank you very much Jose I admire these selfless people who risk their lives for others

I am pleased you enjoyed the music

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

HFF Carol! Truely Heroes!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Thank you very much Stephan.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Petar Bojić ^club

HFF and have a good weekend!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Petar Bojić ^club

Thank you very much Petar. Really appreciated

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, have a fine weekend

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Erika+Manfred ^club

Thank you very much Erika+Manfred

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Heroes indeed Carol and the background scenery is pretty good as well ;-)
HFF and wish you a good weekend.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thank you very much Rosa. Just across the water is Kyleakin where we have stayed on a number of occasions.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Xata ^club

Indeed they are, Carol, nice tribute to them, HFF

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Thank you very much Isabel. Brave and caring people for sure.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A terrific capture and they have fabulous scenery to look at when "Not out on a Shout".
They have my admiration particularly in these dangerous waters,HFF and a good weekend.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger. Yes the scenery is beautiful but they must take their life in their hands when they go out to sea.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Admirable et bien rendue avec cette magnifique lumière et harmonisation de couleurs.
HFF et bon week-end salutaire.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much fory your kind comments Malik. Really appreciated
HFF and a good weekend to you

3 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

They are an amazing group of men and women, heroes every one. A lovely composition Carol, love the light and the colours.

HFF and enjoy your weekend

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you very much Doug. I have to agree. I can see it must be rewarding but very dangerous.

I am pleased you like this image.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Stefani Wehner ^club

Great and unique shot of these heroes!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Stefani Wehner ^club

Thank you very much Stefani. Really appreciated

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Gut, dass es solche mutigen Männer gibt!
Fotografisch macht sich das Boot gut vor der Küste der Isle of Skye!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Carol!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thank you very much Wilhelm. They are indeed brave and I am pleased you like th image.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Zulma

HFF to you too Ecobird.Every time I type your name I want to repeat it...oh...my head. HFF again my friend...and thank you as you know!!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Zulma

Ha-ha!! I couldn't be doing with two of me - I have enough trouble making up my mind as it is!!!

Thank you very much Zulm - and a happy HFF and good weekend to you

3 years ago.

Ste

A lovely shot indeed Carol and one liked by me also.

Wishing you an HFF and hope you have a good weekend.

Best wishes and stay safe.

Steve

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ste

Thank you very much Steve, and also for the group invitations. Much appreciated.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Carol ! Wish you a very nice weekend !

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich.

HFF and a good weekend to you

3 years ago.

Madeleine Defawes ^club

Superbe hommage à ces héros !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Madeleine Defawes ^club

Thank you very much Madeleine.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

Beautiful documentary with wonderfully matching music, Carol!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Thank you very much * ઇઉ *. I am happy you like it and enjoyed the music.

HFF and have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Ruebenkraut ^club

HFF Carol!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ruebenkraut ^club

Many thanks.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A lovely image, Carol. The colourful boat and crew make a great foreground. Well matched music too. HFF and have a great weekend.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you very much George. I am pleased you like it. We are keeping our fingers crossed we can go back to Skye this year. We have missed Scotland.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

John Cass

Wonderful image, I have great respect for the RNLI -- HFF Carol, have a nice weekend.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to John Cass

Thank you very much John. Me too. They do a wonderful job.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Erhard Bernstein ^club

HFF Carol!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Erhard Bernstein ^club

Thank you very much Erhard

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

HFF-Carol Schitterende Opname

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thank you very much Fred. Really appreciated

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

very lovely view and interesting notes !
HFF & HWE !

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Thank you very much Nora. I am pleased you like it.
HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Annaig56 ^club

photo maritime très belle aussi chez vous ca sent les vacances bonne fin de semaine à vous ***

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annaig56 ^club

Thank you very much Annaig. I am pleased you like it. The place you can see across the water is Kyleakin on Skye and we were staying in a cottage there at the time.

Have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Superb image!
Very Ipernity Photos -

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you very much Roger. Really appreciated

3 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann

Beautiful captured, Carol!
HFF and enjoy the weekend!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rainer Blankermann

Thank you very much Rainer.

HFF and have a good weekend

3 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

C'est tellement vrai, belle image et hommage à toutes ces personnes qui donnent sans attendre de retour, merci Carol HFF !+++++++++

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you very much Jocelyne. They are very brave men and women.

HFF and a good weekend to you

3 years ago.

Dominique 60 ^club

ils sont tres meritants et ce paysage , ils le meritent bien !!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Thank you very much Domimique. Really appreciated

Have a lovely weekend

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

An interesting photo' and write up... with plenty of fences there Carol... Keep good and a HFF to you from ... > David J.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thank you very much David. Really appreciated

3 years ago.

Berny ^club

HFF and a happy weekend, Carol!
Love the red boat, great scene and colors!

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Thank you very much Berny. I am pleased you like it.

Have a good week

3 years ago.

StoneRoad2013 ^club

Very good ! You have really caught the scene.
I agree with your sentiment, Carol.
They (and the support crew, who stand and wait) are real heroes, sometimes going out in dreadful conditions. But the best training and the best kit means they can do the rescuing !
Keep Safe !

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to StoneRoad2013 ^club

Thank you very much. Really appreciated

3 years ago.

Léopold ^club

Floating heroes !

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Léopold ^club

Thank you very much Leopold

Have a good week

3 years ago.

Scott Holcomb ^club

An aquatic fence! Now that is something new!
HFF

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Scott Holcomb ^club

Thank you very much Scott. Really appreciated

Have a good week

3 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

Belated HFF and have a nice weekend,Carol!
Stay safe.

Best wishes
Füsun

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thank you very much Fusun. Have a good week

3 years ago.

Rafael

Magnífica !

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rafael

Many thanks Rafael. Really appreciated

Have a lovely new week

3 years ago.

Trudy Tuinstra ^club

beautiful, have a happy week

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra ^club

Thank you very much Trudy.

Have a lovely new week

3 years ago.

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

jolie vue marine****************

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

Thank you very much Valeriane. Really appreciated

3 years ago.

micritter

Such a gorgeous image. I love the red color of the boat against the blue and green background, and the superb details (best seen at 2048 resolution). The information you provided adds to one;s appreciation of your post.

3 years ago.

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