17/09/23 10:45 (incident 103) Tasked to assist a sailing vessel in difficulties near the Submarine Barrier off Southsea. Vessel assisted by MOD police boat and then towed by lifeboat to Portsmouth Harbour

Four GAFIRS cadets yesterday took first place in their respective categories in the South Region Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK Championships in Dorchester winning themselves places at the national finals in Leeds. We’re incredibly proud of Grace, Charlotte, Scarlett and Freya

12/10/23 08:07 (inc. 105) Paged to investigate reports of white light seen in the sea in eastern Solent. Working alongside Ministry of Defence Police boat and Bembridge RNLI, Gosport Lifeboat conducted a search from Gilkicker to Portsmouth Harbour. Nothing found and lifeboat stood down at 09:39

14/10/23 10:27 (incident 106) Tasked by UK Coastguard to assist a vessel that declared a pan pan off Browndown after suffering engine failure. Lifeboat towed vessel to Gosport Boatyard for repairs

Thanks to the runners who took part in the recent Pieces of Eight Bayside 10k. They raised £575 for GAFIRS. Next year’s event takes place on October 6 and you can sign up here fitprorob.enthuse.com/ps/event/Piece…

🔶 GAFIRS Lifeboat Lotto result for 18th October 2023 🛟 Winning numbers: 3-4-14-29 🔶 No jackpot winner this week, next week's jackpot is £4300

Bring in the New Year with a fresh dip in The Solent in aid of your local independent lifeboat. Our New Year’s Day Swim will be back for 2024. We’re currently busy finalising the details but if you’re planning on joining us sign up to this event here fb.me/e/4SQ5pKIni

Thanks to Hamilton Jets for hosting some of our team today for the a theory and practical 'HJ Mechanical Training’ course, at their East Grinstead facility. This will be very useful and help us save money on the maintenance of our lifeboat's twin Hamilton jet system

03/12/23 04:50 (incident 113) Paged by UK Coastguard to assist police and coastguard rescue teams, including Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team, with a search for a missing person

03/12/23 19:18 (incidents 114&115) Paged to two separate incidents. The ILB searched Gosport Marina after spoken word mayday heard. False alarm. Lifeboat searched for a 76-year-old missing person alongside multiple other agencies. Person located elsewhere and stood down at 0100

🔸 GAFIRS Lifeboat Lotto result for 13th December 2023 🛟 Winning numbers: 16-22-24-31 - Nobody matched all 4 numbers so a guaranteed £5000 winner was drawn 🔸 We have contacted the winner and are waiting for a response 🛟Next week's jackpot returns to £1000 GAFIRS Lifeboat

🔶 GAFIRS Lifeboat Lotto result for 20th December 2023 🛟 Winning numbers: 10-15-19-20 🔶 No jackpot winner this week, next week's jackpot is £1100 GAFIRS Lifeboat