Channel crossing a life-saving trip

A FLEET of small boats battled gales and high swells yesterday to cross the English channel to raise money for the lifeboats.

Up to 80 crew on board 17 rigid inflatable boats, or ribs, set off from Kinsale in Co Cork bound for Milford Haven in Britain just after 8am as part of the fifth annual Rib Run.

They arrived into Neyland marina near Milford Haven just after 6pm.