It’s Almost Time for MVS Day 2024

The MVS will be celebrating its own national day on Saturday June 1.
The annual event allows members of the public to find out more about the charity and its activities from units all around the country.

We would like to encourage all units to get involved and help promote the MVS in our local communities by hosting an event, activity or open day which showcases the important work the MVS does.

So, what will you do?

The following suggestions might help.
Open Day, to allow public visits to our unit or vessels.
Launch a new project such as an environmental or community initiative.
Hold a Parade of Sail on the rivers/waterways in your area.
Demonstrations of nautical skills on the water and/or ashore.
Present long service medals to those qualifying and invite local press along.
Invite TV or radio crew for a voyage down your local river or waterway.
Volunteer to check seaworthiness of lifejackets to local boaters in your area or marina.
Share and celebrate your oldest and youngest members with the media.
Decorate MVS vessels in marinas with bunting/flags.

These types of events can assist us to gain national exposure by simply taking a few good photographs of your event and sending to the National Communication team on the same day, with a short explanation of the activity undertaken.

This is a national event that we can build upon in years to come with a positive display.
So please have a think about what you could be doing for the national MVS day.