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Two special ceremonies are set to take place this weekend to celebrate the island's search and rescue community.
The annual boat blessing events will be held at Gorey and Bonne Nuit tomorrow (Sunday) and will be attended by Ports of Jersey, as well as local and French rescue boats.
The Gorey blessing, set for 11:00 at Gorey Pier, will give thanks for lifeboat and Air Search crews.
The Channel Island Air Search team will be carrying out a fly past and wreaths will be released in honour of those who have lost their lives, or their loved ones, at sea.
Pictured: The CIAS team will be carrying out a fly past.
Bonne Nuit's Sea Service, set for 10:30 at the Pier, will celebrate the beauty of the bay and those who work and enjoy the sea.
Jersey's Harbour Master, Captain Bill Sadler, will be speaking at the Gorey event.
He said: "The sea is the common bond that ties us together as an Island and as a Maritime Community.
"The blessing of boats and crews is a tradition which spans continents and stretches back centuries, and it is important that we come together to give thanks to those who protect us when we are at sea."
"We are fortunate to have brave, professional men and women - our lifeboat crews, lifeguards, firefighters, and coastguards - who are dedicated to helping those in danger," he added, saying that the ceremonies would be a chance to thank those individuals, "and their families, for the valued work they do".
Gorey Boat Blessing – 11:00, Sunday 28 July, Gorey Pier
Bonne Nuit Sea Sunday – 10:30, Sunday 28 July, Bonne Nuit Pier
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