The RNLI rescued 14 vikings after difficult weather conditions threatened to drag their traditional longboat out to sea.

The Ardglass Vikings, a charity organisation based in Ireland, were staging a raid on the seaside town of Leven, near Fife, as part of Medieval celebrations.

The crew rowed their 35ft wooden longboat out to sea but when they tried to return strong winds and a heavy swell caused them to drift further away from the shore.

Volunteers from the Anstruther and Kinghorn lifeboat stations reached the vikings in 30 minutes and worked together to tow them into Methil Docks.

"It was a little like we had stepped back in time as we approached this vessel and its crew who were dressed in Viking clothing," said Anstruther Coxswain Michael Bruce.

"Once again the robust, tried-and-tested training that the RNLI provides for its volunteers was to the fore, allowing us to combine our resources and expertise together with the crew from Kinghorn and bring this difficult situation to a swift and positive conclusion.

Source:- Motor Boats Monthly

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25 years old, Hythe Marina Village was the first marina development of its kind in the UK, and offered a berth for your boat and a waterside property on the western shore of Southampton Water, since then many rundown docksides all over Britain have copied the idea.

Since the first properties went on to the market in 1985 Hythe Marina Village has grown and now includes more than 200 berths and 220 waterside homes, with many residents keeping a boat on the berth connected to their houses.

The marina is marking its 25th anniversary with a free weekend of music, food and celebration from 18th - 19th September 2010. Hythe Marina Village is now managed MDL Marinas

World Marine Guide has information on Southanpton and more marinas on the south coast of the United Kingdom.

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The appeal of Playa Blanca on the Canarian Island of Lanzarote has diminished slightly since the advent of Marina Rubicon which is just a mile or so across the bay. Because of all the facilities that Marina Rubicon can offer Playa Blanca has reverted primarily back to a commercial port for the Fuerteventura ferries, tourist boats and the local fishing fleet. Tourism still plays an important part to the local economy and there are plenty of cafes and bars. A new 7km promenade has been created from Playa Blanca towards Punta Papagayo. The marina offers good shelter but the wash from the ferries can be annoying. Most marinas in the Canary Isands are just a day sail away.

The two regular ferries from Playa Blanca, Fred Olsen and Armas, operate to nearby Fuerteventura which is just a 30 minute journey and inexpensive. Other Canary Island Marinas can be found on World Marine Guide

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