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Flying Christine floating car to set sail for Sark

THE Flying Christine floating car will set sail from Guernsey to Sark this Saturday, after bad weather forced organisers to postpone the fundraising challenge last week.

The bright yellow car, which has been converted by marine ambulance volunteers, is due to leave the Old Lifeboat Slipway, near the Model Yacht Pond on Castle Emplacement on Saturday morning, bound for Maseline Harbour.  (Picture by Andrew Le Poidevin)
The bright yellow car, which has been converted by marine ambulance volunteers, is due to leave the Old Lifeboat Slipway, near the Model Yacht Pond on Castle Emplacement on Saturday morning, bound for Maseline Harbour. (Picture by Andrew Le Poidevin) / Supplied pic

The bright yellow car, which has been converted by marine ambulance volunteers, is due to leave the Old Lifeboat Slipway, near the Model Yacht Pond on Castle Emplacement, at around 9.30am, bound for Maseline Harbour.

The crossing is again dependent on the weather, with Sunday set aside as a reserve date.

The car had been due to make a first leg to Herm last Friday, but that crossing was postponed because of the conditions and will be rescheduled in the coming weeks.

The challenge is being undertaken by the same two volunteers who completed a similar feat 34 years ago, and is raising money to keep the Flying Christine III marine ambulance maintained and operational. The vessel provides a lifeline service, carrying paramedics to the other islands of the Bailiwick and bringing the sick and injured to Guernsey for further care.

‘We are very excited and eager to go,’ said organiser Gary Ward, who was part of the team more than 30 years ago.

‘We were a little disappointed to postpone the Herm leg last week, but safety has to be the top priority.’

Crewmate Paul Philips added: ‘Fundraising has been going well, but with a date now set we really ask people to dig deep and support us.

'There’s been a lot of work, all undertaken by volunteers.’

Businesses or individuals wishing to sponsor the challenge can contact Mr Philips on 07781 116309 or email ambulance.rescue@ambulance.gg. Donations can also be made via the ‘Support the Flying Christine III marine ambulance’ page at ambulance.gg, or in person at the ambulance station on the Rohais.

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