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Shoreham-RNLI-in-a-joint-rescue-for-motor-cruiserByline: Shoreham RNLI in a joint rescue for motor cruiser
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Shoreham’s Inshore Lifeboat was also launched on Saturday afternoon to assist Selsey lifeboat secure a 12 metre motor launch that had gotten into difficulty west of the Isle of Wight in gale force conditions. The vessel, with two people on board, had been attempting a passage from Littlehampton to Cherbourg when she originally found herself in trouble, unable to make her way against increasing seas. Selsey lifeboat was launched to assist but, due to the prevailing weather conditions preventing her return to Littlehampton, it was decided that the casualty should be towed to the safety of Shoreham Harbour. The inshore lifeboat took charge of the casualty at the entrance to the harbour and assisted the vessel into the lock-gates. It was here that she was found to have taken on a lot of water during her three and a half hour tow, and that, due to the possibility of sinking that she would have to be made safe before being allowed to enter the main harbour. After collecting a salvage pump from the lifeboat station the inshore lifeboat returned to the vessel and pumped out around 8 tons of sea water from the casualties bilges before she was let through the gates.
Dave Cassan RNLI online Key facts about the RNLI Galway-lifeboat-to-resume-search-at-first-light-for-woman-who-fell-into-CorribByline: Galway lifeboat to resume search at first light for woman who fell into Corrib
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Galway RNLI Lifeboat joined a major search for a woman who fell into the River Corrib in the city this evening (Wednesday 8th October) and is now believed to have been swept out to sea. The search, involving the Irish Coastguard helicopter from Shannon and Galway Fire Brigade, was called off shortly after 10pm (22.00 hrs) and is expected to resume at first light tomorrow (Thursday 9th October). The woman entered the river between Wolfe Tone Bridge and O’Brien Bridge in the city shortly before 8.30pm (20.30 hrs). Gardai at Mill Street Station were alerted and contacted the Irish Coastguard who requested the assistance of Galway RNLI Lifeboat. Galway Lifeboat launched within five minutes (20.36 hrs) and searched the entrance to the harbour and the area around Mutton Island and Hare Island, using search lights and flares. The Coastguard helicopter used its powerful search light in the area while Galway Fire Brigade searched the river and banks. However the woman was not found. Galway Lifeboat was stood down at approximately 10.46pm (22.46 hrs) and is expected to resume the search at first light tomorrow. The Lifeboat crew were: Helmsman Declan Killilea, Adrian Phillips, Dennis McGrath and John Byrne. RNLI media contacts Key facts about the RNLI Galway-RNLI-recovers-womans-body-from-Galway-HarbourByline: Galway RNLI recovers woman’s body from Galway Harbour
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Galway RNLI Lifeboat recovered the body of a woman from rocks near the Enterprise Park at Galway Harbour this morning (Thursday 9th October). A major search operation followed, involving the Galway RNLI Lifeboat, Irish Coastguard helicopter, Galway Gardai and Galway Fire Brigade. The search was called off last night after several hours and resumed this morning at first light. Galway RNLI Lifeboat launched at 7.45am (7.45 hrs) and a short time later the crew recovered the body of the woman from rocks near the Enterprise Park at Galway Harbour, a short distance from the lifeboat station. The Galway RNLI Lifeboat crew were: Helmsman Seamus Carter, Alan Sweeney, John Byrne and Declan Killilea. RNLI media contacts Key facts about the RNLIThe RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the Ireland and the UK. The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations with 43 in Ireland. The RNLI is independent of the Coast Guard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 137,000 lives. The RNLI is a charity registered in England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Barry-Dock-RNLI-lifeboat-rescues-three-off-Bendrick-RockByline: Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat rescues three off Bendrick Rock
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The Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat was launched on Monday night (6 October), following reports that three people, believed to be from the local area appeared to be stranded on the notorious Bendrick rock. The tide was coming in and they were completely surrounded by the sea. The three people had not observed the water surrounding them. After realising they were in difficulty, they contacted the Police by mobile phone. The Police contacted HM Coastguard and the Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat and its smaller boarding boat were launched. The boarding boat was able to manoeuvre close to the rock under the observation and illumination of the all weather RNLI lifeboat. The RNLI volunteer crew were able to remove the stranded party from the rock. Gerry Adams, RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer at Barry Dock says: ‘Although they had not observed or acted upon the incoming tide, they were right in contacting the emergency services and staying where they were. If they had attempted to swim ashore, they could have been taken by the very fast flowing water and there could have been tragic circumstances.’ RNLI media contacts For more information please telephone Gerry Adams RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 01446 738903/723005 gerry@adamshousehold.co.uk or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789 Key facts about the RNLI St-Catherines-RNLI-lifeboat-station-takes-delivery-of-relief-Atlantic-75-lifeboatByline: St Catherines RNLI lifeboat station takes delivery of relief Atlantic 75 lifeboat
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The crew of the RNLI St Catherine's Lifeboat Crew today took delivery of a relief Atlantic 75 Inshore Lifeboat named Elizabeth Ann (B-732). The permanent RNLI St Catherines Lifeboat, the Eric Rowse is returning to the UK for her scheduled survey and refit by RNLI Engineers at the RNLI Headquarters in Poole. The relief lifeboat had been driven by trailer, by ferry crossing, to Jersey by members of the RNLI headquarters shore team. Several RNLI St Catherines crewmembers were on hand Thursday afternoon to help transfer the lifeboats between trailers and then commission the relief lifeboat, after fully fitting out and testing her safety equipment. The Elizabeth Ann is expected to be on loan to Jersey for the full duration of the survey and refit, approximately three months. The Elizabeth Ann is an Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat, the same type of lifeboat as the resident “Eric Rowse” inshore lifeboat and carries the same emergency equipment, but has a different make of engines. Notes to editors Photo Attached. Crew Member Andy Pryke stows equipment on the relief lifeboat RNLI media contacts Moelfre-RNLI-lifeboat-rescues-pensioner-following-accident-at-seaByline: Moelfre RNLI lifeboat rescues pensioner following accident at sea
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The Moelfre inshore RNLI lifeboat launched at 4pm yesterday afternoon (8 October), after an elderly man suffered an accident on board his yacht. The man in his 80s was thrown against the winch of the yacht in rough seas off Cemaes Bay. He continued to sail towards Benllech but was in too much pain to continue his journey, so dropped his anchor and called for assistance. The Moelfre inshore RNLI lifeboat arrived on scene and volunteer helmsman Alan Owen decided to transfer two of his crew to the yacht. Two of the RNLI volunteer crew stayed on board the boat with the casualty, as they suspected he had broken ribs. The crew helped to minimise his movement whilst the vessel was towed into Red Wharf Bay where he was transferred to waiting paramedics. Dave Massey, RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer at Moelfre says: ‘The first aid training the RNLI provides to its volunteer lifeboat crews enables them to deal with emergency situations such as this with efficiency and confidence. Thankfully the man who is an RNLI supporter was not too badly injured and we wish him a speedy recover.’ Notes to editors RNLI media contacts RNLI online Key facts about the RNLI Elusen sydd wedi ei chofrestru yn Lloegr, yr Alban a Gweriniaeth Iwerddon Shoreham-RNLI-rescues-three-in-river-boat-capsizeByline: Shoreham RNLI rescues three in river boat capsize
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Shoreham Inshore Lifeboat was launched early Tuesday evening (18.00) to investigate reports that a small boat had capsized, pitching its three occupants, one adult and two teenagers, into the River Adur. The three had been attempting to cross the river to board their boat when the small ‘tender’ they were using rolled over opposite the Sussex Yacht Club. As the inshore lifeboat arrived on scene it was apparent that the adult male had already managed to make it ashore, and was being attended to by ambulance paramedics at Surry Boatyard. The other two occupants, in their teens, were soon located, sitting on top of the cabin of a boat moored close to the opposite bank where the youngsters, neither wearing lifejackets, had managed to haul themselves out of the water. The inshore crew transferred the two wet and very cold casualties across to the Surry Boatyard for medical assessment by the paramedics before recovering the upturned boat, that was rapidly drifting downstream in the fast ebbing tide. Further Information Dave Cassan RNLI online Key facts about the RNLI Female-rescued-from-River-Wear-after-falling-from-Wearmouth-BridgeByline: Female rescued from River Wear after falling from Wearmouth Bridge
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Sunderland’s RNLI Inshore lifeboat was amongst a host of emergency services that were called to rescue a distressed female who was seen falling almost 100ft into the River Wear. Shortly before seven o’clock this evening [Sunday 12th October] Humber Coastguard requested the launch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat “Wolseley” from Sunderland Lifeboat Station. The request came after Northumbria Police received reports of a female being sighted on the wrong side of safety railings on the Wearmouth Bridge. The RNLI lifeboat was deployed to the scene along with personnel from Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade, Royal Air Force, North East Ambulance, Northumbria Police, and Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team. Paul Nicholson, Senior Helmsman at Sunderland RNLI said, “While we were preparing to launch we were advised that the incident had escalated as the female had now fallen into the river from the bridge.” Prior to the lifeboat arriving at the scene; a member of the Fire Brigade entered the water wearing a safety line and was able to drag the lifeless female to the quayside. Once at the quayside she was attached to a line and pulled up the two metre high quayside onto the footpath. Fire Brigade crews and Coastguard Rescue Volunteers gave emergency first aid to the female before handing her over to Paramedics. Once stabilised at the scene she was then transferred to Sunderland Royal Hospital for further treatment. After confirming that the casualty and the emergency personnel were all clear of the water the lifeboat was released from the incident to return to station. Paul Nicholson added “The member of the fire brigade who entered the water did extremely well to reach the lifeless casualty and bring her to the quayside. It is unclear at this time if the women fell or jumped from the bridge into the water”. FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE CASUALTIES PERSONAL DETAILS OR CONDITION; PLEASE CONTACT EITHER NORTHUMBRIA POLICE OR SUNDERLAND ROYAL HOSPITAL. About one hour later shortly after eight o’clock RNLI and Coastguard volunteers were once again called into action when Humber Coastguard received a report from a concerned member of the public about a group of eight youths who were in the River Wear near Sunderland Yacht Club. Shortly after launching both RNLI lifeboats it was stated that all eight had left the water and were in no further difficulty. After being given safety advice by Coastguard and Police Officers they were able to return home unaided. Paul Nicholson said “Going swimming in the River at anytime is extremely dangerous never mind at night in the pitch black. Although these youths turned out to be in no difficulty; we thank the member of the public for calling the Coastguard on 999 as it could have easily developed into a major incident. As a charity the RNLI relies on voluntary donations and legacies from the public for its income. Image Caption – Wearmouth Bridge RNLI media contacts For more information please telephone either: Paul Nicholson, Sunderland RNLI Press Officer on 07957 494 077 or email - pauldnich@yahoo.co.uk or Anthony Jobling, Sunderland RNLI Deputy Press Officer on 07977 152 399 or email – Anthony.jobling2@btinternet.com As an alternative please contact Alison Levett, Media Relations Manager North on 07786 668 912 or alevett@rnli.org.uk or RNLI Headquarters Public Relations on 01202 336000. RNLI online For more information on the RNLI please visit www.rnli.org.uk. News releases and other media resources, including RSS feeds, downloadable photos and video, are available at the RNLI Press Centre www.rnli.org.uk/press For specific information relating to Sunderland RNLI visit www.rnlisunderland.org The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 137,000 lives. The RNLI is a charity registered in England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Fears-for-14-year-old-sparks-lifeboat-callByline: Fears for 14 year old sparks lifeboat call
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Flint RNLI Lifeboat ‘Sir y Fflint was launched at 5.50pm on Saturday. A passing motorist reported seeing a girl on the barrier of the Blue Bridge at Queensferry, the car driver became concerned and turned back to check if she was alright but by then she had disappeared. The RNLI lifeboat was launched and a search was made in the area near the bridge. RNLI media contacts Key facts about the RNLI Elusen sydd wedi ei chofrestru yn Lloegr, yr Alban a Gweriniaeth Iwerddon RNLI-St-Helier-lifeboats-do-double-duty-at-Les-MinquiersByline: RNLI St Helier lifeboats do double duty at Les Minquiers
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The RNLI St. Helier lifeboats were called out twice today, Sunday 12th October 2008, to assist crews and vessels in distress. The first call came just after 08:30 this morning and resulted in both St. Helier lifeboats, the inshore lifeboat "David Page" and the all weather lifeboat "Alexander Coutanche", launching to assist a crewman on a yacht about a mile north of the North-East Minquiers buoy who had suffered an injury during a fall on deck. The faster inshore lifeboat arrived on scene in approximately 30 minutes and a member of the crew went aboard to assess the extent of the injuries. Due to the level of pain, it was decided not to move the casualty but to administer a inhalant pain-killer whilst the yacht returned to St. Helier. Both lifeboats accompanied the yacht back to St. Helier where an ambulance was waiting to take the injured crewman to hospital. Both lifeboats were back on station by 10:15, ready for their next call. The next call came at 16:50 from a motor boat which had suffered an engine failure close to the North-East Minquiers buoy. The 50' motorboat with two people on board had anchored for safety pending the arrival of the all weather lifeboat "Alexander Coutanche" which arrived on scene at 18:00. After a brief assessment, the vessel was taken under tow and arrived back in St. Helier at 19:40. By 20:00 the Alexander Coutanche was back on station, refuelled and ready for her next shout.
RNLI online Key facts about the RNLI A charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SCO37736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland Dorset-lifeguards-training-exercise-turns-into-two-real-life-incidentsByline: Bournemouth and Boscombe RNLI lifeguards put their skills into practice yesterday afternoon after a routine training exercise turned into two real-life incidents.
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Lifeguard teams at Boscombe were practising radio calls on the west side of Boscombe Pier when they were approached by a man seeking medical attention. Beachgoers are encouraged to check tide times and local weather forecasts before their visit, and if planning on taking part in any water sports, should ensure that any equipment is in seaworthy condition. If you’re a beginner, it’s important to get lessons in the basics. In addition, the RNLI’s new Beach Finder app enables users to search the UK for lifeguarded beaches and read up on local hazards. With real-time weather updates from the Met Office, it also removes any doubt over whether to pack the umbrella or the sun cream! The app is available to download for free on Apple or Android devices at www.rnli.org/beach. Three-shouts-for-Appledores-RNLI-volunteer-lifeboat-crewByline: Three shouts for Appledore’s RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew
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Appledore’s, RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew had a busy weekend (Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2008) with three shouts over the two days. As people enjoyed the welcome sunshine and calm seas, Appledore’s two RNLI lifeboats were called out to rescue people who found themselves in trouble at sea in very different circumstances. The volunteer crew received their first call on Saturday at 13.44, to a report of two people with two dogs who were stranded on a sandbank off Northam Burrows, at the estuary end of Westward Ho! beach, on an incoming tide. Two RNLI lifeguards from Sandymere paddled out to the couple on their rescue boards and stayed with them until Appledores RNLI inshore lifeboat (ILB) the Douglas Paley arrived. They were helped aboard the ILB with the two dogs and brought safety back to the lifeboat station. ‘Both Appledore’s RNLI lifeboats had a busy weekend, dealing with a variety of incidents on and around the water. The crew only find out the nature of the shout when they arrive at the station in response to being paged and it just goes to show how well their training prepares them for all types of incidents. The volunteer crew also work closely with the RNLI lifeguards who patrol Westward Ho! and Sandymere over the summer months, providing locals and visitors to the area with a rescue service from the beach to the open sea. ’ Notes to editors · Appledore RNLI has two lifeboats, an all weather Tyne class lifeboat, the George Gibson, an inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat, the Douglas Paley, plus the boarding boat which is also often used for low water estuary rescues. These cover a coastal area from Welcome Mouth on the Devon Cornwall border to Morte Point and out to sea up to 100 miles or half way to Wales. · During its 180-year history Appledore RNLI lifeboat crews have been presented with 31 awards for gallantry. The Appledore RNLI Lifeboats crews are made up of shipwrights, electricians, builders, bar staff, care workers, paramedics, council employees, etc. and therefore the need for maritime and lifeboat training is high priority. On average it costs £1000 per year to train a crew member · The RNLI is a charity established to save lives at sea. 200,000 people provide voluntary services for the RNLI of which 4,600 are volunteer crew members. There are 234 lifeboat stations around the coasts of Britain and Ireland, 328 operational lifeboats. During 2006 the RNLI lifeboat service saved the lives of 8000 people. The RNLI is totally reliant upon donations and volunteers. That’s why every donation and legacy, whether large or small, is priceless to the RNLI.For more information please contact the lifeboat station on 01237 477170 or Appledore@rnli.org.uk RNLI contacts The RNLI online Pride-of-Britain-success-for-Torbay-RNLI-lifeboat-crewByline: Pride of Britain success for Torbay RNLI lifeboat crew
Page Content: The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is delighted to announce that the Torbay RNLI lifeboat crew will receive the prestigious GMTV Emergency Services Award, as part of this year’s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards. Now in its 10th year, Pride of Britain has become one of the biggest national events of its kind, celebrating the achievements of our country’s unsung heroes, and will be screened on Wednesday 1 October from 8pm on ITV1. The courageous crew members from Torbay, Devon rescued eight people from a stricken timber cargo ship caught in a gale force nine storm in January this year. The crew, five of which are volunteers and each hold down full-time jobs, faced torrential rain and strong winds for two hours to reach the Ice Prince. They were the last hope of survival for the sailors as the rescue helicopter had been forced to leave the rescue mission in the appalling conditions, after rescuing 12 of the 20 on board and reaching full capacity. The crippled vessel had been blown almost onto its side in the relentless storm and had lost all power while south east of Berry Head in Devon in January. ‘It was one of those situations where if you got it wrong you were dead. The massive waves were smashing us against the big ship and then moving us away - it was utterly exhausting,’ Coxswain Mark Criddle explained. Coxswain Criddle had to position the lifeboat right under the stern of the 7,500 tonne ship – risking the lifeboat being smashed against the massive ship. As he positioned and re-positioned the lifeboat an exhausting 50 times, each of the remaining eight Ice Prince crew was helped to jump onto the lifeboat amid 25ft waves and lashing rain. During the one-hour 45-minute rescue, one sailor fell into the sea and another had to be hauled onboard after narrowly missing the deck - but miraculously all eight were saved without any injuries. The crew, Coxswain Mark Criddle, Second Coxswain Roger Good, Deputy Second Coxswain John Ashford, Mechanic Mathew Tyler, Second Mechanic Nigel Coulton and Crew Members Darryll Farley and Alex Rowe, will receive their accolade at the star-studded Pride of Britain ceremony held in Central London, which is sponsored by The Co-operative. The annual emotion-charged event is packed with breathtaking stories of heroism and courage, uplifting moments, and hilarious celebrity surprises. Prince Charles and Prime Minister Gordon Brown join more than 100 of the country’s biggest stars - including David Beckham, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Michael Caine, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Ant & Dec, Kevin Spacey, Bruce Forsyth and Gordon Ramsay - in saluting the incredible real-life winners. ENDS For interviews and pictures of winners and celebrities: Rupert Smith 020 7293 2885 / 07786 665 266rupert.smith@trinitymirror.com Sarah Vaughan-Brown 020 7293 2583 / 07757 650 619 sarah.vaughan-brown@prideofbritain.com For clips packages and footage of the event: Lucy Hynes 07753 626 629lucy.hynes@itv.com RNLI notes to editors
RNLI-extend-lifeguard-season-on-six-beaches-in-the-south-west-and-offer-vital-safety-adviceByline: RNLI extend lifeguard season on six beaches in the south west and offer vital safety advice
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With the traditional RNLI lifeguard season in the south west drawing to a close today (30 September), the lifesaving charity will extend vital safety patrols to cover weekends and the October school half term on five of the busiest beaches in Devon and Cornwall and throughout the winter on one beach in Dorset. As they start to pack up the other beaches the RNLI lifeguards also offer essential advice for surfers who will continue to use the water during the winter months. Praa Sands and Perranporth in Cornwall, Croyde and Woolacombe in north Devon, and Bantham in south Devon will be patrolled by RNLI lifeguards on weekends during October and for the school half term week at the end October and into November (25 October to Sunday 2 November), thanks to funding provided by the various local authorities and beach owners. Bantham , Praa Sands and Perranporth will be patrolled from 10 am until 6pm, reducing the hours to 10am until 5pm as the nights draw in and Woolacombe and Croyde will be patrolled from 10am until 5pm. Barry Heathfield RNLI Divisional Manager for Dorset explains when the RNLI lifeguard service is being operated in Dorset over the winter, he says; Steve Instance RNLI Inspector for lifeguards in the south west, says: ‘After a dismal summer, it would be great to get some late sun in October. The sea temperature is still warm at this time of year and with the availability of cheap wetsuits and surf equipment we expect the beaches, which continue to have RNLI lifeguard patrols to be busy. If people can’t make it to a lifeguarded beach or they are planning to brave the water later than November, they should check their chosen beach is suitable for their particular activity. When at the beach, they should look out for safety signs and be aware of the weather, tides and other potential hazards, such as rip currents, at all times.’ Surf conditions are usually at their best during the winter months, when the regions coasts pick up swells generated from storms out to sea. Steve offers specific advice to help surfers enjoy the water in safety this winter, he says; We would always recommend getting a lesson from an approved BSA or ISA surf school, which will give you a good grounding to start progressing in the sport. Once you have the basic skills, you should not try to surf in conditions beyond your ability and experience, this is dangerous and likely to set you back in your development. It’s a good idea to ask an experienced local surfer about the conditions and where the safest place to enter the water and surf is. Always try and surf with a friend, and let someone on shore know where you will be and what time you expect to be back. If you do find yourself in trouble never abandon your board, it will to keep you afloat, signal for help by waving your arm and shouting for help, if you see someone in trouble dial 999/112 and ask for the Coastguard’ The RNLI’s website, www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety, also has plenty of practical advice and tips on how to stay safe. For information on your chosen beach, please visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk Notes to editors · In 2007, RNLI lifeguards in the south west aided 9,505 people and saved 62 lives. · The RNLI is a registered charity, which exists to save lives at sea. It relies on voluntary contributions and legacies to ensure its lifeguards and volunteer crews have the very best training and equipment. RNLI media contacts For more information please contact RNLI lifeguard Press Officer Amy Caldwell on 07920 818 807 or acaldwell@rnli.org.uk Key facts about the RNLI Fundraising-Exmouth-RNLI-Lifeboat-ball-a-success-for-seventh-year-runningByline: Fundraising Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat ball a success for seventh year running
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For the seventh year running, the Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Ball was held on Saturday September 27. A colourful reception greeted the guests outside the Exmouth Pavilion with the local samba group Street Heat drumming a welcoming beat. Inside, after the evening meal, the 284 guests took part in an auction with items such as a print by Devon artist Kimberly Rainford, a make-over session at Debenhams and a flying lesson up for grabs. A popular auction item came from Stuart Line cruises who donated a years pass for a family of four to the 70 family attractions in Devon. Raffle tickets were also on sale with an array of prizes donated by local businesses, including Exmouth Tescos. Musical entertainment by the Dodgey Practice soul band soon had the guests up and dancing. In the bar area was a fun casino, helping to raise yet more funds. Ian Taylor, Chairman of the Lifeboat Ball committee and volunteer lifeboatman said, “It’s great that it again proved to be so enormously successful and continues to grow in numbers. We are looking forward to doing it all again next year.” The evening raised around £3,500 for the RNLI.
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Newquay RNLI’s volunteer crews abandoned their monthly crew meeting on Tuesday 30 September 2008 to search for a body boarder thought to be in difficulties off Great Western beach. One of the crew member’s mother’s had been watching a lone body boarder through her telescope for a while. The sea was rough and there was little daylight left. She had seen him appearing to be in difficulties then abort an attempt to get back to shore on Great Western. Shortly after that she lost sight of him. Concerned that he may be in difficulties and aware of the failing light she immediately called the lifeboat operations manager, Gareth Horner. With force 5 winds, heavy surf and failing light Gareth immediately abandoned the crew meeting and launched the lifeboats at 19:30 hrs. With sufficient crew already at the station the lifeboats were quickly in the water, Mark Morris helming the Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Gladys Mildred and Christian Brown at the helm of the Valerie Wilson. On board with Christian was new crew member Duncan Wallace on his very first shout. Gareth alerted Falmouth coastguards to the surfer’s plight and Newquay coastguard cliff rescue team were tasked. The lifeboats and coastguards searched the coast and surf line from Newquay harbour to Mawgan Porth beach. With no sign of the surfer the lifeboats commenced searching off shore; R193 from Culdrose was also tasked. At approximately 20:20 hrs a holiday maker who had been fishing off the end of South quay approached the RNLI shore crew and asked what was going on. He immediately recognised that the surfer he had seen coming back into the harbour at about 20:00 hrs could be the casualty. The description partly matched but was not sufficient to stand down the search. The lifeboat volunteers, coastguards and R193 continued to make a thorough search of the bay. At about 21:00 hrs another member of the public approached the shore crew at the RNLI lifeboat station. He had been in the harbour taking photos and as he left the harbour he spotted a surfer with a small surf board walking back up the hill from North quay. He had also noticed that there was only one surfer in the bay whilst he had been taking his photos He and his wife had returned to their hotel and spotted the search in progress. They returned to the harbour in case their information could help. At approximately 21:30 hrs, after a thorough search and two possible confirmations that the surfer may have made his way back to the harbour the volunteers were stood down. Surfers should always consider surfing with a buddy. If you are surfing alone and become aware that an emergency services search is taking place please let Falmouth Coastguards know you are safe and well - it could be you they are looking for. You may not have been in difficulties but some one may have thought you were and dialled 999. Falmouth coastguards can be contacted on 01326 317575. A quick call to them may resolve a full scale emergency services search. Steve Instance RNLI Inspector for lifeguards in the south west, says: Surf conditions are usually at their best during the winter months, when the regions coasts pick up swells generated from storms out to sea. Steve offers specific advice to help surfers enjoy the water in safety this winter, he says; Atlantic crew: Mark Morris (helm), Michael Martin, Aaron Trebilcock, Bryan Adamson RNLI online Key facts about the RNLI Falmouth-RNLI-assists-18ft-Punt-Badger-with-engine-failureByline: Falmouth RNLI assists 18ft Punt Badger with engine failure
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At 09:41 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a VHF call from the two persons onboard the 18ft Punt Badger which was drifting towards the St Just shoreline in adverse weather conditions having suffered engine failure. The boat did not have an anchor and neither of the persons onboard had a lifejacket. The RNLI inshore lifeboat launched from her slipway at 09:46 arriving on scene at 09:49. The two persons were taken off the punt and placed onboard the inshore lifeboat before a towline was connected to their punt. The boat was then towed back to Mylor Harbour where it was safely moored up on the pontoon at 10:20. The inshore lifeboat was then released to return to station. The two people onboard the 18ft Picarooner Punt had been heading down river from Mylor to go fishing in their Oyster Dredger but had decided to pop out into the Carrick Roads to assess the weather conditions first. Their outboard had then failed leaving them at the mercy of the weather, with all their safety equipment still onboard their main boat. RNLI media contacts Key facts about the RNLI Bude-RNLI-grow-a-tache-for-cashByline: Bude RNLI grow a tache for cash
Page Content: Bude’s RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew and committee members banished their razors for the month of September to grow a sponsored moustache for the Everyman male cancer campaign, TacheBack, raising over £1,500 for research into prostate and testicular cancer. From 1 September to 1 October, the 20 RNLI lifeboat crew and committee members from Bude neglected their upper lip hair to grow moustaches. Before they could embark on the challenge, a couple of the participants had to shave off their established facial hair. On August 31, Bude’s Lifeboat Operations Manager Chris Cloak kick started the fundraiser by shaving off the beard he has sported for the last 40 years. His children, in their mid thirties had never seen their Dad without his beard. While Paul Finn, Chairman of Bude RNLI had to remove his beloved moustache. Jeremy Brown, one of Bude’s RNLI volunteer lifeboat crewmembers says; ‘Fellow crewmember, Liam Sharpe convinced us to take part as a team after he did it with his work colleagues last year. We’ve had a brilliant time; Everyman is a great campaign, which raises awareness and funds for research into testicular and prostate cancer. The Bude RNLI team spans a range of age groups, and each of us will be at an increased risk of these cancers at some time, so we felt it was important to support the campaign. As the RNLI is also a charity we are more than aware of the need for local support. We’ve had a great reaction locally, whilst in the initial stages of growing a moustache we certainly raised a few eyebrows and we’ve managed to raise a couple of hundred pounds each. Mike Tame, who works as a plumber as well as volunteering on the crew, managed to get every one of his customers to donate even the smallest amount. It’s been fun, but I don’t think the look suits me, I was glad to shave the moustache off on the 1 October!’ If you’d like to donate money to the Bude RNLI TacheBack team you can visit www.tacheback.com/bude-lifeboat-crew Notes to editors
Back row from left to right: Chris Cloke (LOM), Paul Finn (Chairman), Dave Hunt, Bob Price, Andy Cloke, Jez Brown, Mark Palmer, Jeff Weaver, Mike Tame, Chris Bale Only five missing were Paul Kastell, Andy Davies, Branch Treasurer Brian Hunt, Dave Monkton and Des Gregory (President) due to other commitments but they still did the TacheBack challenge!
Saturday-sail-ends-in-rescue-in-Newquay-bayByline: Saturday sail ends in rescue in Newquay bay
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Newquay’s RNLI volunteer crews leapt into action on at 14:50 hrs on Saturday 4th October 2008 to assist a 12 ft dinghy in difficulties in Newquay bay. Falmouth coastguards received a 999 call from a member of the public reporting a capsized dinghy just behind the surf line off Tolcarne beach. The 12 ft Miracle dinghy, Morvoren, had capsized and both of its occupants were in the water trying to right the vessel. They were also struggling to keep it out of the surf. Four surfers had spotted the plight of the grandfather and grandson and were standing whilst they waited for the lifeboats to arrive, ready to assist the pair should the situation deteriorate further. Newquay’s RNLI D class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson launched with Kevin Walsh at the helm swiftly followed by the Atlantic 85 lifeboat Gladys Mildred helmed by Christian Brown. Arriving on scene the volunteer crew found the dinghy completely inverted mast down and its two crew in the water. Both of the casualties were taken aboard the Atlantic 85 lifeboat whilst Kevin and his crew attempted to right the dinghy. Unable to right the boat, the D class lifeboat took the dinghy in tow back more sheltered water outside the harbour. There, further attempts to right the dinghy were successful and the boat was towed back to the harbour. The casualties were taken safely ashore. Notes to editors RNLI media contact RNLI onlineFor more information on the RNLI please visit www.rnli.org.uk. News releases and other media resources, including RSS feeds, downloadable photos and video, are available at the RNLI Press Centre www.rnli.org.uk/press Key facts about the RNLI Fowey-RNLI-lifeboat-volunteers-called-to-car-in-the-riverByline: At 9.45pm last night (Wednesday 1 May) both the Fowey all-weather and inshore lifeboats were launched following reports of a car that had driven into the river from the car-ferry slipway at Bodinnick.
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Fortunately the male driver was able to struggle free of the vehicle and swim to shore where, even though very unwell, he was able to tell witnesses that he had been on his own in the car.  |
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