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Sailing as close as possible to the huge rock outcrop known locally as Old Horse Rocks, where colonies of Common Seals and Grey Seals are seen sunbathing on the rocks or bobbing up in the water around the boat, as anxious to observe you, as you are to see them.
Sailing further south and tight in under Gristhorpe cliffs, following the footsteps of ancient Smugglers, can be seen many different, sometimes rare species of Seabird, according to the season, and especially the Puffin which is very popular with adults and childen alike.
A site to be seen and not easily forgotten.
During the voyage will be seen many wonderful sights, that can only be seen from a boat and where few other vessels, other than a lifeboat, would venture.
The alert enthusiast may also catch sight, as the boat crosses Cayton Bay, of what can only be described as a magnificent sight, where a school of Porpoise (part of he Dolphin family) break surface, as they rise out of the water, while chasing a shoal of fish.
The aim being to only cover costs and preserve this Lifeboat for as long as possible, the operators therefore ask that you pay, for this great trip, the very modest fee of only
Until we establish secure transactions for Credit Cards, please make all Cheques and Postal Orders payable to 'The Lifeboat Experience' Thank You.
IMPORTANT NOTE.
The Lifeboat, William Cantrell Ashley, is currently the ONLY boat licensed and insured to operate out of Scarborough and go the distances required to see ALL the Sea Birds and Seal Colonies, down as far as Filey Brigg, where the majority are to be found.
Please REFRESH Pages.
November 2005
The Lifeboat William Cantrell Ashley was sold to a boatyard in Looe, Cornwall.
