Excitement builds for upcoming RNLI International Duck Race

As the date for the RNLI International Duck Race nears, competitors from around the world have been preparing for the big event. RNLI Helvick & Dungarvan lifeboat station has received training reports from some of the big names, including some photos from recent training sessions.

Ducks for the upcoming RNLI International Duck Race (April 15th) can be purchased from Kelly’s Pharmacy (Abbeyside), Spar (An Rinn), from our hon Treasurer Dolores Walsh (087-1740141), or from other RNLI Helvick Fundraiser Committee members. Ducks cost €3 each or €5 for two ducks.

Ngugi Beakoro’s (Kisama, Kenya) group training session interrupted by a curious and playful juvenile elephant.
Nikos Quackopoulos. Athens, Greece
Duck Norris (Dallas, Texas) takes a break.
Étienne Feathermont Quackneau (Montreal, Canada) braves the spring thaw for an outdoor training session
Gerhard Schwimmer. Rothenberg aub der Tauber, Germany
Quackyi Chan. Hong Kong
Carlos Cuacko García. Mexico City
Akira Quackamura. Tokyo, Japan
Bruce Beakman (Brisbane, Australia) has a world-class training facility and coaches
Juliette Canardot (Paris, France) takes a break from training in a local cafe
Gabriella Canaducci. Bergamo, Italy
Billy Ray Waddlesworth (Las Vegas, USA) returns home after some late night entertainment in the city
Maxime van de Beek. Ghent, Belgium
Antonio Canarducci. Venice, Italy
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Andrew B. Miller

Hon Press Sec, Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch
+353 85 1466889
andrew@brightwood.ie

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3 April 2023

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