SKELMORLIE 71st Ayrshire Group recently visited the Largs RNLI on its 60th anniversary year to see how the local lifeboat volunteers help save lives.

It was an exciting opportunity for the Cubs to visit the Largs lifeboat station which was built in 1998. the RNLI are also celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea around the UK.

RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews have to be ready to answer the call to rescue 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When the pager goes off, they know that someone is in desperate need of rescue.

All kitted out!All kitted out! (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group)

Every year, RNLI lifeguards protect beachgoers across the UK and Ireland. From safety advice and casualty care to saving those in danger of drowning, they have to be ready to rescue at all times during the busiest season of lifesaving.

A Skelmorlie 71st Ayrshire Group spokesperson said: "A huge thank you to RNLI Largs for having the cubs for a visit.

"They had a fantastic time learning about water safety, checking out the equipment and learning how the lifeboat works."

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At the controls: Cubs enjoying finding out more about lifesaving work of RNLIAt the controls: Cubs enjoying finding out more about lifesaving work of RNLI (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Action stations at RNLIAction stations at RNLI (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Water great time the Cubs had at Largs RNLIWater great time the Cubs had at Largs RNLI (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Equipment also at the ready!Equipment also at the ready! (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) The RNLI play a crucial role saving lives at sea, and youngsters found out more about the importance of the serviceWelly good show: The RNLI play a crucial role saving lives at sea, and youngsters found out more about the importance of the service (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Thumbs up: A great time was had by all Thumbs up: A great time was had by all (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) All mapped out: Location analysing and reaching the destination quickly is all key in emergencyAll mapped out: Location analysing and reaching the destination quickly is all key in emergency (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Station masters: RNLI experts tell the youngsters about the crucial work that they doStation masters: RNLI experts tell the youngsters about the crucial work that they do (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Doubling up: Children tried out the important life saving gear of the RNLIDoubling up: Children tried out the important life saving gear of the RNLI Trying out the Largs lifeboat for size: Cubs got the opportunity to step onboard in the safe confines of the Largs RNLI stationTrying out the Largs lifeboat for size: Cubs got the opportunity to step onboard in the safe confines of the Largs RNLI station (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group) Safety steer: Skelmorlie Cubs saw the Largs Lifeboat at close quartersSafety steer: Skelmorlie Cubs saw the Largs Lifeboat at close quarters (Image: 71st Ayrshire - Skelmorlie - Scout Group)