Kevin Rahill, is RNLI Divisional Sea Safety Manager for Ireland, and also a serving member of the 
Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat crew. His sailing experience extends over 35 years including trans-Atlantic 
sailing and he is an Ocean Yachtmaster. 
Bryan Dobson, RTÉ broadcaster, les Glénans instructor and Round Ireland yacht racer, was 
instructing in Baltimore this summer when the maxi yacht Rambler 100 lost its keel at the Fastnet 
Rock. Subsequently, he presented the RTÉ documentary, Mayday at the Fastnet Rock, which 
gave a graphic insight into the rescue of the twenty one crew of the upturned yacht. 
As members of les Glénans, we know the absolute priority that is given to maintaining the highest 
standards of safety in our sail-training. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to draw on Kevin 
Rahill’s personal experience of the search and rescue techniques of the RNLI in Irish waters to 
refresh our knowledge of safety procedures and equipment.