Hampshire Firefighters complete the Six Ferries Challenge 2009
June 25, 2009 by Coop Dogg
Filed under Events, Featured Content, IW Cycling News
On Friday 22nd May 2009 a team of Hampshire Firefighters (http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/) completed the Six Ferries Challenge 2009.
This involved them starting from Southsea fire station, Hampshire at 08.30 heading to the Gosport ferry.
The next leg is the Hamble to Southampton stage approx 7 Miles hopefully we will get to So’ton around 11.45 and be across the water by 12.15.
The leg from Hythe – Lymington is approx 11 miles and were looking to be there by 13.30hrs in time to board the 14.00 ferry to Yarmouth. Nice long rest on the ferry!
The final push is Yarmouth – Fishbourne via the Chain link ferry at Cowes approx 11 miles.
The ferries to the main land run every 30 minutes from Fishbourne so there’s no worries as to what one we get, so if we need to rest at pub and partake in some light refreshment we can!”
The team were on the island at 16.00hrs and were met by Andrew Cooper, of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, to guide them on their journey from Yarmouth to Fishbourne, via Cowes.
Hampshire Firefighters at Cowes Floating Bridge terminal as part of the Six Ferries Challenge
The team of twelve cyclists (many with little or no previous serious cycling experience) completed the 55 mile challenge and managed to raise over £1,000 for the Firefighters Charity (http://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/
Wightlink kindly covered the cost for the team on the ferry routes from Lymington to Yarmouth and Fishbourne to Portsmouth.
The Firefighters Charity:
Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is here for fire fighters during their times of need, and assists over 13,500 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.
Related links:
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Isle of Wight Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association
Isle of Wight FSSAA Cycling Section
Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association
This involved them starting from Southsea fire station, Hampshire at 08.30 heading to the Gosport ferry.
On Friday 22nd May 2009 a team of Hampshire Firefighters (http://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/) completed the Six Ferries Challenge 2009.
