The public are being invited to visit Whitby's Lifeboat Station this weekend
The station will be opening its doors as part of the town's Fish and Ships festival.
As well as a chance to look around the lifeboat station visitors will be invited aboard the station's 26 year old Trent Class Lifeboat, George and Mary Webb.
The volunteer crew will be on hand to answer questions and the Friends of Whitby Lifeboat will be serving teas, coffee and cakes upstairs.
The Fish & Ships festival is a celebration of Whitby's fishing and maritime heritage and includes cooking demonstrations, open days and performances around the town.
In addition to the open day, the water safety team are holding a life jacket clinic, both days between 10am and 3pm. members of the public are invited to take along their life jacket and learn how to use it properly and maintain it. The team will also be sharing their knowledge on how to stay safe in and around the water.
Whitby's Water Safety Officer, Matt Sharpe said:
"This is a brilliant opportunity for people to learn more about sea safety, even if you're an experienced mariner there's always something to learn, and who knows it could be the thing that saves your life."
There will also be a theatrical performance on the Sunday by Dogwood productions which is part of a trilogy telling the story of the rescued, the rescuers and those waiting for their safe return. Find them at the lifeboat station at 11am, 11.30am and 2pm.
Whitby Lifeboat Station is situated on the Fish Pier, off church street and will be open 10am - 4pm both days.
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