RHYL Lifeboat Station flung open its doors on Sunday as it hosted a free, fun-packed family day out.
Poor weather including rain and gale force winds failed to deter hundreds of people from finding out more about Rhyl’s sea rescuers.
The conditions resulted in two of the day’s star performances by the Red Devils’ parachute display team and an aerobatic display by a Second World War Spitfire, having to be cancelled.
The North Wales police helicopter had its appearance also cut short by the weather.
Visitors were treated to was displays by other local groups and RNLI mascot Stormy Sam was on hand to keep children entertained.
Pete Robinson, deputy second cox’n with Rhyl Lifeboat Station, said: “Despite the weather the boat house was full all day. And we believe we have raised several hundred pounds.”
Rhyl’s RNLI volunteers were presented with a cheque during the stations open day. The cheque for more than £500 presented by Fins Swim School following a sponsored swim at Pontins recently.
Lesley Wilde, who runs the swim school, said: “This was a great effort by the children, who were accompanied by members of Rhyl lifeboat crew and pool lifeguards.
“This is the second year running we have raised funds for the RNLI and are very pleased with the children’s results.”