A Scottish car mechanic visited the island’s lifeboat stations at the weekend as part of a fundraising effort to see every one in the UK and Ireland over the next year.
Chris Mason has been spending his free time during weekends and holidays visiting the RNLI stations.
The man from Cornhill-on-Tweed in the Scottish Borders was motivated to take on the challenge because he was moved by the bravery of the volunteers while watching lifeboat crew on the television programme Saving Lives at Sea. After that, he decided he wanted to support the charity.
The 57-year-old said: ’You learn a lot from the volunteers - they’re very passionate about what they do.’
Mr Mason hadn’t visited the Isle of Man before.
He said: ’All the lifeboat crews are really welcoming and eager to help. My main aim is to raise as much money for the RNLI as I can. I love to help people and make a difference.’
You can donate to his GoFundMe page called Chris’s Quest Lifeboat Station Tour, which has raised just over £300 so far.