Gary Lovatt

Brought up on the Fylde coast and introduced to the sea by my parents who, like my grandparents are lifetime members of Blackpool Light Craft Club. I felt at home while out on the water whether it be on a boat for fishing or water skiing. Over the years trying my hand at other water sports like surfing, diving, kayaking, kite surfing & traveling to many places globally to enjoy the oceans.

I’m currently involved at the BLCC, from getting out fishing to maintenance of the club, organising the odd party night and beach cleans on the boarder of St Anne’s and Blackpool South Shore (who’s beaches are currently Blue Flag Status!).

Having been a member of SAS over the years it was a great honour to be accepted as a Rep (although a bit daunting!) so I can bring both worlds together and get everyone here at the BLCC and other locals on the Fylde coast to help out with our/SAS’s beach cleans under the SAS initiative.