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On Saturday 18th at 4.50pm Humber coastguard requested the launch of RNLI Whitby inshore lifeboat to assist a surfer, thought to be in trouble north of Whitby Pavilion.

The inshore lifeboat OEM Stone III was launched at 5.04pm and proceeded to the scene, where on arrival they found that the surfer was all right and had no problems.

They returned to station and were made ready for service once again at 5.15pm.

On Sunday 19th May 2013 Humber Coastguard requested the launch of Whitby’s relief all-weather lifeboat to assist the 9 metre fishing vessel Deep Harmony with two people onboard, which had broken down with fuel problems at Kettleness.

The lifeboat launched at 6.45pm and proceeded to the scene. On arrival the crew found Deep Harmony attached to its crab pots. A tow was connected and both vessels returned safely back to Whitby harbour arriving there at 7.30pm. 

Later that night, Humber Coastguard contacted Whitby’s Lifeboat Operations Manager with a request to evacuate a fisherman from the 98 meter Dutch fishing vessel Ariadne, 70 miles East North East of Whitby in thick fog.

Ariadne was making way towards Whitby at 13 knots. Whitby’s relief lifeboat launched at 11.05pm and proceeded towards the casualty on board Ariadne, both boats meeting at 1.05am, 36 miles off Whitby. The casualty was transferred to the lifeboat and returned to Whitby at 3.30am to an awaiting ambulance.

Whitby’s relief all-weather lifeboat Forward Birmingham was then made ready for service at 3.50am.

Media Contacts
For further information please contact David Smith, Volunteer lifeboat press officer on 01947 602590 or 07891366755 or George Clemitshaw, Assistant Volunteer lifeboat Press Officer on 07833386682 or Alison Levett, RNLI Public Relations Manager, North on 07786668912.

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Lifeboat volunteers from Morecambe RNLI were paged to launch at 6:30pm yesterday evening (Tuesday 21st May 2013) after the Lancashire Police control room asked for assistance from the coastguard in locating and recovering a man in a distressed state

The Lifeboat and Hovercraft volunteer crews assembled at their stations and formulated a plan before proceeding to Halton army camp, Lancaster to launch the vessels.

Once the Inshore Lifeboat and Hovercraft were underway they proceeded down river to meet up with other emergency services at the aqueduct.

There were several emergency service teams on scene including coastguard rescue teams from Morecambe and Knot End, Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and the North West Ambulance Service.

The individual was escorted from the aqueduct bridge by police officers shortly after the RNLI team arrived on scene.

The entire operation highlights the benefits from joint training carried out regularly by all members of the emergency services to help achieve a successful outcome in these situations.

RNLI media contacts

For more information contact James Donnell, Morecambe RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07590 267625 or Chris Fisher volunteer deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07801261978 Email: morecambelifeboat_press@yahoo.co.uk

 

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The charity’s lifeguards will be operating daily beach safety patrols between 10am and 6pm from the Bank Holiday weekend through to 8 September on seven beaches on Tyneside and three beaches on Wearside.

All of the RNLI’s lifeguards have spent the last month honing their lifesaving skills and first aid abilities and they are now looking forward to the service becoming operational on the beaches.

95% of the role is preventative and the lifeguards will be on hand to offer friendly safety advice, such as always swimming between the red and yellow flags and tips on what to do if you get into trouble in the water.

RNLI Lifeguard Manager Carl Harris said: ‘We’re delighted to be starting our patrols again this weekend. The lifeguards have undergone a period of comprehensive training and passed rigorous fitness tests to ensure that everyone is in top condition and physically ready for the seasonal service.

‘Our lifeguards are there to provide a reassuring presence on the beach and to offer extra piece of mind to visitors, enabling them to have a safe and enjoyable experience at the seaside.’

The RNLI runs the lifeguard service in partnership with three local authorities*

Councillor Eddie Darke, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism for North Tyneside Council, said: ‘We want residents and visitors to make the most of our stunning award-winning beaches over the summer, and the RNLI lifeguards do an invaluable job in making sure they are a safe environment for everyone to enjoy.’

Councillor John Kelly, Sunderland City Council's Portfolio Holder for Public Health, Wellness and Culture said: ‘Our beautiful beaches are one of the main attractions for visitors coming to Sunderland in the summer and we obviously want people to enjoy them in a safe way.
‘Here in Sunderland, with one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the country, we have a long tradition of working with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The RNLI is one of the UK's most respected organisations and I'm very pleased that RNLI trained lifeguards are again helping safeguard our beaches.’


For those heading to the beach, the RNLI’s top five beach safety tips are:
 
1.       Swim at a lifeguarded beach, between the red and yellow flags
2.       Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas
3.       Check tide times before you go
4.       If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help
5.       If you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard,
          Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Notes to editors
*The lifeguard posts are funded by the councils, while the extensive training and equipment needed by the lifeguards will be paid for by the RNLI. As a charity which depends on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income, the RNLI will be relying on the continued support of the public to help fund its role in this venture.

Picture caption
The photograph shows an RNLI lifeguard in action. Photo credit: RNLI.

RNLI media contacts
For more information, please contact Clare Hopps, RNLI Press Officer, North, on 01642 754811 or 07824 518641 or at clare_hopps@rnli.org.uk

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The charity’s lifeguards will be on hand during the half-term holiday to ensure daily visitor safety and to offer friendly advice from 10am to 6pm.

Following the school holidays, weekend lifeguard patrols will operate until 6 July, after which a seven-day-a-week service will commence until 8 September.

A daily service will also operate between these dates on Hornsea and Withernsea beaches.

RNLI Lifeguard Manager Chris Ward said: ‘Working closely with our partners at East Riding Council* we’re really looking forward to starting our lifeguarding service at Belvedere. The new patrols will complement our existing operations at Bridlington North and South beaches.

‘Our research has shown us that Belvedere beach is very popular with families and a wide variety of water users. RNLI lifeguards will now be available to offer friendly safety advice to such visitors, ranging from always swimming between the red and yellow flags, and to what to do if you get into difficulty in the water.’

Councillor Richard Burton, cabinet portfolio holder for civic wellbeing and culture at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: ‘Here in the East Riding, our beaches are one of the main attractions for visitors and we obviously want people to enjoy them in a safe way.

‘Once again, the council is delighted to be working in partnership with the RNLI to provide the lifeguard service, including patrols at our resort beaches, which will give peace of mind for residents and visitors alike.’

For those heading to the beach, the RNLI’s top five beach safety tips are:
 
1.       Swim at a lifeguarded beach, between the red and yellow flags
2.       Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas
3.       Check tide times before you go
4.       If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help
5.       If you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard,
          Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Notes to editors
*The lifeguard posts are funded by the council while the extensive training and equipment needed by the lifeguards will be paid for by the RNLI. As a charity which depends on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income, the RNLI will be relying on the continued support of the public to help fund its role in this venture.

*A key part of a lifeguard’s job is to spot dangers before they develop and 95% of the role is preventative

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1.The photograph shows an RNLI lifeguard on patrol. Photo credit: RNLI.
2.The picture shows Belvedere beach. Photo credit: Chris Ward.

RNLI media contacts
For more information, please contact Clare Hopps, RNLI Press Officer, North, on 01642 754811 or 07824 518641 or at clare_hopps@rnli.org.uk

Media invite

Event: RNLI lifeguards patrol Belvedere beach for the first time.
When: Saturday 25 May 2013 at 9.00am.
Where: Belvedere beach at the café on the beach front. Suggested parking: leave vehicles in the Park and Ride car park.
Opportunity: To film, photograph and interview RNLI lifeguards on their first day patrolling Belvedere beach.
Contact: To attend or for more information please contact: Clare Hopps, RNLI Press Officer, North, on 07824 518641.

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The Sandsend service also comes on board for the May half-term holiday before going to weekends until 6 July with daily patrols operating until 8 September.

All of the RNLI’s lifeguards have spent the last month honing their lifesaving skills and first aid abilities and are now looking forward to the service becoming operational on the beaches.

95% of the role is preventative and the lifeguards will be on hand to offer friendly safety advice, such as always swimming between the red and yellow flags and tips on what to do if you get into trouble in the water.

RNLI Lifeguard Manager Chris Ward said: ‘Our lifeguards are there to provide a reassuring presence on the beach and to offer extra piece of mind to visitors, enabling them to have a safe and enjoyable experience at the seaside.

‘We are delighted to be starting our patrols again this weekend and this is the second year that we have operated on Sandsend beach. Owing to the popularity of the spot with families, walkers and artists, we have increased the number of lifeguards on the beach from a two-person to three-person patrol’.

The RNLI runs the lifeguard service in North Yorkshire on behalf of Scarborough Borough Council.*

Andrew Williams, Scarborough Borough Council’s Leisure Manager added: ‘Our partnership to deliver a lifeguard service with the RNLI throughout the summer continues to go from strength to strength and we are very pleased to see the increase in service capacity at Sandsend.

‘The lifeguards play a vital part in helping to keep our beaches safe for the many thousands of visitors that come to the North Yorkshire coast every year and they are also an important part of the criteria for beach management awards.’

For those heading to the beach, the RNLI’s top five beach safety tips are:
 
1.       Swim at a lifeguarded beach, between the red and yellow flags
2.       Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas
3.       Check tide times before you go
4.       If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help
5.       If you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard,
          Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Notes to editors
*The lifeguard posts are funded by the council while the extensive training and equipment needed by the lifeguards will be paid for by the RNLI. As a charity which depends on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income, the RNLI will be relying on the continued support of the public to help fund its role in this venture.

Picture caption
The photograph shows an RNLI lifeguard offering safety advice to a young visitor to the beach.

RNLI media contacts
For more information, please contact Clare Hopps, RNLI Press Officer, North, on 01642 754811 or 07824 518641 or at clare_hopps@rnli.org.uk

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The charity’s lifeguards will be operating daily beach safety patrols between 10am and 6pm from the Bank Holiday weekend through to 8 September.

A full service will also come on board at Sutton-on-Sea from 22 June with daily patrols again operating until 8 September.

All of the RNLI’s lifeguards have spent the last month honing their lifesaving skills and first aid abilities and they are now looking forward to the service becoming operational on the beaches.

95% of the role is preventative and the lifeguards will be on hand to offer friendly safety advice, such as always swimming between the red and yellow flags and tips on what to do if you get into trouble in the water.

RNLI Lifeguard Manager Vincent Pank said: ‘We’re delighted to be starting our patrols again this weekend. The lifeguards have undergone a period of comprehensive training and passed rigorous fitness tests to ensure that everyone is in top condition and physically ready for the seasonal service.

‘Our lifeguards are there to provide a reassuring presence on the beach and to offer extra piece of mind to visitors, enabling them to have a safe and enjoyable experience at the seaside.’

The RNLI runs the lifeguard service in partnership with the Council.*

East Lindsey District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, Councillor Adam Grist, said: ‘As the main tourist season is now upon us, we prepare for the start of the lifeguard patrols on the central beaches in Mablethorpe, Skegness and Sutton-on-Sea.

‘The visible presence of lifeguards on our beaches is important for both visitors and local people, and reassuring that assistance is there if someone gets into difficulty.  We’d always encourage people to respect the sea and to ensure they familiarise themselves with the flags and follow the advice provided by the lifeguards.’

For those heading to the beach, the RNLI’s top five beach safety tips are:
 
1.       Swim at a lifeguarded beach, between the red and yellow flags
2.       Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas
3.       Check tide times before you go
4.       If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help
5.       If you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard,
          Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Notes to editors
*The lifeguard posts are funded by the council while the extensive training and equipment needed by the lifeguards will be paid for by the RNLI. As a charity which depends on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income, the RNLI will be relying on the continued support of the public to help fund its role in this venture.

Picture caption

The photograph shows an RNLI lifeguard keeping watch on the beach. Photo credit: RNLI

RNLI media contacts
For more information, please contact Clare Hopps, RNLI Press Officer, North, on 01642 754811 or 07824 518641 or at clare_hopps@rnli.org.uk

 

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Following the alert, the charity’s volunteer crew went to the aid of two boys after they were unable to make any way with their sailing dinghy owing to the light winds.

Grant Walkington, Bridlington RNLI’s inshore lifeboat helmsman said: ‘They had no radio, phone or oars, but luckily they were able to make people ashore hear them.’

As the light faded the dinghy was towed safely back to the beach where Coastguards and parents waited.

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The photograph shows the dinghy being recovered. Photo Credit: Andy Brompton.

RNLI Media contacts
For more information please contact Andy Brompton, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on: 01262 601833 or 07919451018.

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The volunteers were called out to assist a group of four children who had been cut off by the tide near Red Bank Road in Bispham.  The children were guided to safety shortly before the RNLI lifeboat arrived on scene and fortunately they were all unharmed.

RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager Keith Horrocks said: ‘This was the first service call for our brand new Atlantic 85 lifeboat and we were very pleased that it had such a positive outcome.  As summer approaches people spend more time on the beach and in the nice weather, it is easy to forget the risks associated with the sea.  We would ask anyone visiting the beach to remain mindful of potential hazards particularly the incoming tide and to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if they see anyone in difficulty or if they get into difficulty themselves.’

RNLI media contacts
For more information please contact Esther Lowe Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, RNLI Blackpool. Home 01253 508603, mobile 07917091948, lifeboat station 01253 620424 or email robbyn89@yahoo.com

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Morecambe’s volunteer RNLI crew members were paged by Liverpool Coastguard at 4.40pm, Sunday 19th May 2013 after Liverpool Coastguard received a 999 call and VHF radio message from the stranded fishing vessel with two persons on board.

Immediately Morecambe’s RNLI inshore lifeboat proceeded to the area along with the Morecambe Coastguard Rescue Team.

The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and the auxiliary engine had also failed. The crew on board deployed an anchor to stop the vessel drifting any closer to the rocky shoreline at the north wall, Heysham Harbour, with the incoming tide. 

Upon arrival on scene the lifeboat set up a towline and transferred a member of the lifeboat crew to the casualty vessel.

The fishing vessel was safely towed back to the lifeboat station where the vessel and persons on board were handed over to the Morecambe Coastguard Rescue Team.

James Donnell, Inshore Lifeboat Helmsman says: 'The vessel and crew had the relevant safety equipment and were local to the area, knowing the dangers. This rescue does emphasise the importance of ensuring your vessel's engines are serviced correctly and in a seaworthy state.'

RNLI media contacts

For more information contact James Donnell, Morecambe RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07590 267625 or Chris Fisher volunteer deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07801261978 Email: morecambelifeboat_press@yahoo.co.uk

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A 5m pleasure boat had been dragged downstream along with its moorings and was being pushed underwater by the large amounts of wooden debris which had been washed down river following the heavy rainfall the previous day.

The rescue mission was launched shortly after 10:35am when a member of the public entered the lifeboat station to report the sighting of a vessel which they thought was at risk of sinking. The station immediately contacted the stations two inshore lifeboats Wolseley & MyJo which diverted from their exercise to investigate the report.

On arrival the lifeboat crew found the vessel trapped against another vessel and lying very low at the bow and in danger of being dragged further down river or being forced underwater by the large amounts of timber debris which had become trapped around the vessels.

After contacting the Coastguard and Port Control the lifeboat crew were asked to pull the vessel clear of the debris and stabilise it to reduce the risk of sinking.

Lifeboat volunteer Neil Dawson was transferred to the vessel to secure a line and check if it had taken any water onboard. After securing a towline; the vessel was pulled clear of the moored vessel and the debris into safe water.

Once in clear water; a salvage pump was then transferred across to the vessel to allow the excess water (approx. 2ft) to be pumped out of the vessel.

After about an hour the water was fully clear and the vessel was then made secure on a temporary mooring within the river.

Paul Nicholson, Senior Helmsman at Sunderland RNLI said: ‘Along with the boat owner we are grateful to the member of the public who reported this incident to us. This allowed us to not only prevent the vessel sinking; but also prevented it from causing damage to other vessels moored nearby.’

As a registered charity the RNLI relies on voluntary donations and legacies from the public for its income.

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The club that has been running for the last four years decided to raise funds to help their local lifeboat. Over the past six weeks the 'slimmers' shed collectively 32 stone with the weight saving converted into the donation.

The club has over 70 members and meets every Tuesday to promote healthy living, diet and lifestyle hope to do future challenges to help local charities. 

 

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Traveling in their distinctive car with full RNLI livery and logos the pair have clocked up hundreds of miles to raise money for the lifeboat service. The challenge entitled I&I4RNLI will see the duo drive to all 172 mainland lifeboat stations over a four week period.

The duo consist of Ian Gardiner aged 29 and Ian Wilson aged 63 both from Norfolk began the whistle-stop challenge on 18th April 2013 with the aim of raising around £10,000 for the RNLI. On their southbound leg of the challenge Newbiggin was their 151st station visit and from here they have only 21 stations left to visit.

Ian Gardiner commented 'we are constantly made very welcome at everywhere we go for our challenge. The RNLI is a very professional and highly motivated organisation and we are grateful  for the opportunity to raise funds for this lifesaving service.'

If you want to support this particular fundraising challenge then use the link uk.virginmoneygiving.com

Not satisfied in completing this challenge the duo are already planning a similar road trip around the lifeboat stations of Ireland and the Scottish Islands.

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The crew of the MPI Resolution decided in March 2013 that the proceeds of their welfare fund - money raised from an onboard shop and events such as raffles and tombolas - would be best donated to the RNLI. At this point the vessel, a large 6 legged jack-up ship used in offshore installations, was moored in the river Wear at the port of Sunderland. A very distinctive sight, which could be seen across the City. The Captain contacted the volunteer lifeboat station to invite the crew aboard for a tour of the vessel and receive the £1000 donation.  

Ben Mitchell a volunteer at Sunderland was one of the crew who went aboard to receive the donation. Money which will then be used to help the RNLI continue to save lives at sea. Ben is also is a full time crewman at Humber Lifeboat Station. The Humber crew were called upon at 7.58 am on Wednesday the 15 May to evacuate a crew member off a vessel who had became ill through the night and needed evacuation to hospital.

Ben commented:

‘When we got aboard the Lifeboat and contacted the coastguard to receive our task I was rather surprised to hear the name of the Resolution over the radio, having only seen her in the river at home two days before.’

The ship had set sail from Sunderland bound for Skegness on Tuesday (14 May) and the crewman had woken in the early hours in severe pain. After consultation with the coastguard it was decided the lifeboat would launch to collect the crewman and take him to Grimsby where he could be taken to hospital.'

The Humber lifeboat navigated approximately 20 miles North East of the station at Spurn Point where the distinctive outline of the vessel was seen by all crew before they came alongside and transferred the casualty. (Video linked)

Ben continued:

‘All the crew at Humber were extremely happy to be able to assist in getting the casualty where he needed to be, and it made it all the more special as the crew of the vessel had already decided to support the RNLI, for which the crew at Sunderland and Humber are extremely grateful.’

The crewman was landed at Grimsby were he was passed on to the Ambulance service. The RNLI wish him a speedy recovery.

The RNLI is a charity that relies on voluntary contributions to keep their lifeboats doing their essential lifesaving work. Sunderland is a volunteer lifeboat station based at the marina in the mouth of the River Wear. Humber Lifeboat Station is based at Spurn Point at the mouth of the Humber River.

Notes to Editors-

• Humber lifeboat station is the countries only fulltime coastal station, due to the difficulties and location at Spurn Point.

• Many of the Humber crew are volunteers at other stations when they are off duty.

• Sunderland Lifeboat is the country's longest continually running operational lifeboat station.

• You can follow both Lifeboat stations on Twitter @HumberLifeboat & @SunderlandRNLI .

Contacts 

Humber, Ben Mitchell -01964650228 or email – benjamin_mitchell@rnli.org.uk 
Sunderland, Paul Nicholson -07957 494 077 or email - pauldnich@yahoo.co.uk

 

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The event was to have taken place this weekend but it has now been provisionally rescheduled for Saturday 1st June, 2013. More details to follow in a subsequent news release.

We apologise for any inconvenience this cancellation has caused.

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Curtis Dunn, Marc Pattinson and Adam Wiseman recently travelled to the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset, to complete the charity's Trainee Crew Course.

A key part of that course is the sea survival element, which enables new volunteer crew to be trained in a variety of crucial subjects including how to 'abandon ship' with a 4 metre jump into water; team survival swimming and coping in a liferaft in simulated darkness; how to deal with fires aboard lifeboats; how to right a capsized inshore lifeboat; and the importance of lifejackets. 

Training took place in the Sea Survival Centre at the RNLI College in Poole, which includes a wave tank and fire-fighting simulator, allowing trainees to experiece first-hand some of the scenarios they may encounter at sea as lifeboat crew. 

The training was funded by the LRF, an independent charity that funds work to enhance the safety of life and property at sea, on land and in the air. It is funding the Sea Survival element of the Trainee Crew Course for a five year period from January 2010 to December 2015. This additional funding of nearly £1 million brings their total support to just over £1.5 million. 

Talking about the training Adam Wiseman, volunteer crew member at RNLI Cullercoats said: 'Although the week was very intensive it was also enjoyable. My skill levels have been vastly improved and the training I have received was second to none which will go a long way to help saving lives at sea.'

Frank Taylor, Operations Manager at RNLI Cullercoats added: 'The support given by the Lloyd's Register Foundation is hugely important to the RNLI. We are extremely grateful that it has chosen to fund sea survival, which teaches vital core skills to our volunteer crew. 

'This training is central to allowing the RNLI and its volunteers to stay safe while on rescue missions. It equips volunteers with essential sea survival skills; providing them with the courage, poise and self confidence to save lives at sea even in the most perilous seas.'

This donation is just the latest in the LRF's relationship with the RNLI, which was recognised in 2010 when it received the Group Supporter Award from HRH Prince Michael of Kent in recognition of its valuable support of the charity. 

Notes to Editors

About the Lloyd's Register Foundation

The Lloyd's Register Foundation (LRF) funds education, training and research programmes in transportation, science, engineering, technology and the safety of life, worldwide for the benefit of all. 

Photo L-R: RNLI Cullercoats Crew, Marc Pattinson, Curtis Dunn & Adam Wiseman

RNLI media contact For more information please telephone Michael Scott, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07906 632598 or Alison Levett, RNLI Public Relations Manager North on 07786 668912 or alison_levett@rnli.org.uk or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789

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The purpose of the exercise was to train the RAF Pilots in Search and Rescue techniques working alongside RNLI lifeboats and other agencies.

The exercise was held in Morecambe Bay, owing to the vast search area and difficult terrain that the search and rescue teams have to face on regular basis.

This exercise involved searching for multiple casualties placed in different positions throughout Morecambe Bay. Once the casualties had been found it was the role of the Royal Air Force to extract the casualties to safety at nearby landing points and hospitals.

This exercise provided valuable lifesaving training to all agencies and allowed RNLI crew members to develop further skills in dealing with air support and communications with different agencies.

Michael Guy, Morecambe Lifeboat Operations Manager said: 'These exercises are a great way of getting other agencies involved with the RNLI and prove great success in search and rescue training for rescue personnel.'

RNLI media contacts
For more information please telephone or email James Donnell, RNLI Morecambe Lifeboat Press Officer on 07590267625 or contact Chris Fisher, RNLI Morecambe Assistant Lifeboat Press Officer on 07713499554. Station press email address: morecambelifeboat_press@yahoo.co.uk or contact the RNLI Public Relations Department on 01202 336789.

Notes to editors
• Morecambe  lifeboat station has been operating since 1966. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to http://www.morecambelifeboat.org/index.html

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Volunteer crewmembers will be on hand to show members of the public around the lifeboat station and to answer any questions about the RNLI and Hartlepool Lifeboat station.

Mike Craddy Hartlepool RNLI Operations Manager said: ‘We are open to the public on Sunday 13 May from 9.00am until 1.00pm and hope to see a good crowd down at the boathouse. We have a good relationship with the people of Hartlepool and hope they will come and see what we do and the equipment the RNLI provide, with the donations from the public, to help save lives at sea.’

Photo caption:
The photograph shows Mike Craddy Hartlepool RNLI Operations Manager.

Notes to editors:

• Hartlepool lifeboat station has been operating since 1803. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to www.rnli.org.uk/hartlepool

RNLI media contacts:
For more information please telephone Malcolm Wallis, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07538 006694 or malcolmwallis@sky.com or Alison Levett RNLI Media Relations Manager North on 07786 668912 or alison_levett@rnli.org.uk or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789

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Humber Coastguard received a call from police that a man had fallen into the river Tweed from the Royal Tweed Bridge and the Berwick lifeboat was requested.

The inshore lifeboat boat raced to the scene to find that the man had already been pulled out of the water by police.

The inshore lifeboat returned to the station at 5.15pm and was made ready for service once again.

RNLI Media Contacts

For more information please telephone Hazel Bettison, Berwick RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on  07944757578 or Tom Wakenshaw, Berwick RNLI lifeboat operations Manager, on 07802 940662.
 

Page Content: The inshore lifeboat was launched and made its way to the scene, on arrival it was found all was safe and well, and the call was recorded as false alarm with good intent.

RNLI media contacts
For more information please telephone Hazel Bettison, Berwick RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on  07944757578 or Tom Wakenshaw, Berwick RNLI lifeboat operations Manager, on 07802 940662.

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The small boat was three miles east of the pier when the crew of three Helmsman Robert Frost, Laura Doolan and Michael Percy, reached them in the inshore lifeboat. 

The crew safely towed the boat to the slipway at Carr rock.

RNLI Media Contacts

For more information please telephone Hazel Bettison, Berwick RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on  07944757578 or Tom Wakenshaw, Berwick RNLI lifeboat operations Manager, on 07802 940662.

 

Page Content: Along with the coastguard and a police helicopter, the inshore lifeboat scoured the coast north of the town. They were looking for a man in his 30s thought to have been a patient at Cross Lane Hospital in Scarborough.

Page Content: Gladys Freeman, Chairman of the guild, said: ‘We would like to thank the management of Aldi for allowing us to collect and the generosity of their customers in supporting the work of the RNLI.’

She went on to say that their next event will be an afternoon tea with a demonstration of flower arranging to be held at the Palm Court Hotel, Scarborough on 27 August 2013 at 2pm. The cost is £11.00 and places are limited so advance booking is essential. To book please contact Gladys on 01723 366630.
 

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The lifeboat was launched at 1:50pm and whilst making its way to sea the crew was stood down as it was reported that the jet ski was now back at a point of safety.

The lifeboat then returned to station and was ready for service again by 2:20pm.

RNLI media contacts:
For more information please contact Blyth RNLI Volunteer Press Officer, Steven Fitch on: 07897 258223

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The RNLI crew at Humber were delighted to be chosen as recipients of a £200 donation in recognition of the lifesaving work the station does as part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Revd Angela M. Harvey said in a letter accompanying the donation that it was

‘Towards the amazing work you do along our coastline. I know this is just a drop in the ocean but trust it will go towards saving life – we are both in the business of saving lives ‘

The donation will be put towards the ongoing costs at the station supporting the Lifeboats maintenance, training hours and service calls which without donations like this would not be possible.

Humber Lifeboat station often has volunteers from other stations visiting to train with the crew based at Spurn point and training is always a high priority.

Max Wilding Mechanic at Humber Lifeboat station said

‘It is nice for an organisation such as the Pentecostal church at Hornsea to think of the RNLI, we are all very grateful and will be sure to put it towards our lifesaving work.’

Roger Stephenson and Paul Rust visited the station on May 7th to hand the cheque over to Dave Steenvoorden Coxswain at Humber Lifeboat Station.

As a registered charity the RNLI relies on voluntary donations and receives no government funding to support their 365 day 24/7 lifesaving service.

Media Contacts;

 

Ben Mitchell, Humber RNLI on 01964650228 or email – Benjamin_Mitchell@rnli.org.uk or

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.

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Staithes RNLI lifeboat launched to Runswick Bay at 9:40am on Sunday morning to give medical help to the skipper of a motorboat who was suffering from the first stages of hypothermia.

The man had entered the water, wearing a wetsuit, to try and free a rope that had fouled the 30 foot boat’s propeller. After some time the skipper got back in the boat but his wife and daughter were concerned that he was suffering the effects of the cold. Unable to handle the boat herself the lady quickly called the coastguard for help.

Staithes lifeboat and the Whitby all-weather lifeboat were launched with local doctor and crewman, Graham Croft, on the Staithes boat. Once on scene the doctor began treating the man for hypothermia and all of the family were transferred to the warmth of Whitby lifeboat.

While the all- weather lifeboat rushed the family to a waiting ambulance in Whitby the Staithes lifeboat took the motor cruiser in tow to Whitby.

Colin Harrison, the Helmsman of Staithes lifeboat, says:-

“This was a good, quick rescue with great teamwork between lifeboat crews. It’s a stark reminder of how cold the sea is even in August. Even wearing a wetsuit didn’t stop the onset of hypothermia. We would advise people to call for help if their propeller is fouled and not to enter the water”.  

Staithes lifeboat returned safely to Staithes at 12:45pm.

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RNLI media contacts
For more information please telephone Lee Jackson, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 01947 841571 or 07890 715457 or email lee.jacks@btopenworld.com

The RNLI online
For more information on the RNLI please visit www.rnli.org.uk or www.rnli.ie. News releases and other media resources are available at www.rnli.org.uk/press. 

Staithes Lifeboat website is www.staithes-lifeboat.co.uk

 

 

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At 12.34pm on Sunday 17th August 2008, Humber Coastguard paged Seahouses Lifeboat, reporting that the Dive RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) “Cardrews” with six persons on board, had suffered a seized engine near the Farne Islands, and was requesting assistance.

Sea conditions were quite choppy and rough in the tidal flow area around the Islands. It was decided to launch both Seahouses Lifeboats, and the Inshore Lifeboat “Peter Downes” located the boat and went alongside at 12.47pm, and the All Weather Lifeboat “Grace Darling” reached the vessel at 12.50pm.

Five of the divers were taken aboard the All Weather Lifeboat, and the RIB was taken in tow to Seahouses, in the lee of the land to keep out of the rougher water. Two of the divers were suffering from sea sickness. On reaching Seahouses, the RIB was trailered away for repair by its crew. The divers are believed to be from the Oldham area of Manchester,

Seahouses Lifeboats then proceeded to the Annual Beadnell Sailing Club Regatta for a pre arranged publicity visit.

Photo [attached] shows the RIB under tow by Seahouses All Weather Lifeboat, being shadowed by the Inshore Lifeboat “Peter Downes” with the Farne Islands in the background.

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At  11.41pm on Wednesday 20th August 2008, Humber Coastguard paged Seahouses Lifeboat, following a radio call for assistance from the 27ft vessel “
Shannon Rose” with three persons on board.

The vessel had suffered steering gear failure north east of Holy Island, about 8.5 miles north of Seahouses. It was agreed to launch the all-weather lifeboat “Grace Darling”, and despite a tricky  low water launch, the Lifeboat was quickly under way.

The Lifeboat located the  “Shannon Rose” at 12.37am later that night, and a tow was passed and accepted by the skipper of the “Shannon Rose” at 12.44am. The casualty was taken under tow to Seahouses, arriving safely at 3.05am that day,  where it was moored in the harbour to await repairs.

The Lifeboat then returned to station, and was refuelled and ready for service at 3.45am.

The  “Shannon Rose” was on passage from Sunderland to Eyemouth, with a final destination of the Shetlands. The new owners of the boat were aboard with the original owner, who was from Seaham, County Durham. 

Photos attached show the vessel with the lifeboat alongside.

RNLI media contacts
For more information please telephone Lifeboat Ops Manager / Station Press Officer Ian Clayton, Tel: Boathouse 01665 720370 Home 01665 720100 Mobile 07981 069177 or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789
 
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

Key facts about the RNLI
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.

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At  7.41am on Friday 22 August 2008, Humber Coastguard paged Seahouses RNLI
lifeboat, following an urgent radio call for assistance from the 14m  Dutch yacht
Windbreker with two persons and a dog on board.

The vessel had struck a gravel bank known as the Rigg End, at the entrance to Holy Island Haven, about 7.5 miles north of Seahouses. It was agreed to launch both the all-weather lifeboat Grace Darling, and the inshore lifeboat Peter Downes.

The RNLI lifeboats were alongside the casualty  approximately 18 minutes from being launched, and with the consent of the Dutch Skipper, a tow was passed. The lifeboats were finally able to free the yacht and it was decided to escort the yacht to the pier at Holy Island, rather than back to Seahouses, as the tide was falling quite quickly.

No one was injured, and at this time it is not known if the yacht was damaged. It was of steel construction, and was not taking any water.

The  “Windbreker” was on passage from Holland, and had been sailing overnight prior to this incident. Both lifeboats returned to station at 9.25am that day.

RNLI media contacts
For more information please telephone Lifeboat Ops Manager / Station Press Officer Ian Clayton, Tel: Boathouse 01665 720370 Home 01665 720100 Mobile 07981 069177 or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789
 
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

Key facts about the RNLI
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.

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Blackpool RNLI Lifeboat was called to help the crew of a boat struggling to cope in the seas off the coast of Blackpool.

Yesterday afternoon a boat in rough seas en route from Douglas, in the Isle of Man, to Hesketh Bank, near Southport, radioed the Coastguard to ask for help after the crew became ill.

Blackpool RNLI Lifeboat was immediately launched to go to their aid and found the boat called “Marna” about three miles out to sea off the Pleasure Beach. The crew of the Lifeboat managed to get alongside the vessel and a member of the lifeboat crew, Lifeboatman Rick Williams, was put on board. He found the two-man crew of the boat were ill and so took command.

 The Helmsman of the Lifeboat, Neil Williams, said “Conditions were difficult to transfer the crewman onto the vessel but we succeeded and established control. We then asked for the assistance of the Lifeboat from our flank Lifeboat Station at Lytham so that they could escort the boat to calmer waters. When they came alongside we were able to transfer two of their crew onto the vessel”. The boat was then sailed into the relative calm waters of the river Ribble estuary.

 RNLI spokesman Paul Parton said “The crew of this vessel appeared to be disorientated by the state of the seas off Blackpool and asked for help. The good team efforts of the Blackpool and Lytham RNLI Lifeboat crews ensured that this boat and crew arrived safely at their destination”.

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Notes to Editors
Date of Launch: 22nd August 2008.
Time of Launch: 1645 hrs
Time of Safety: 1815 hrs

Further info:
Deputy Launching Authority
RNLI Blackpool Lifeboat
Paul Parton
Tel: Home 01253 302577

 

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Early on Sunday morning, Blackpool’s RNLI Inshore Lifeboats were launched to search the seas off Blackpool after receiving a report that there was a woman in the water.

Two RNLI Inshore Lifeboats were launched to search the sea north of the North Pier Blackpool. With the help of the Police helicopter, which was illuminating the scene, they located the woman floating in the sea near to the Gynn Square. They took her on board the Lifeboat and quickly returned her to the beach where an ambulance was waiting.

Lifeboatman David Warburton said “The sea was quite rough but the Police helicopter was illuminating the scene with its powerful searchlight and this enabled us to quickly locate the casualty”.

Further info:
Deputy Launching Authority
RNLI Blackpool Lifeboat
Paul Parton
Tel: Home 01253 302577

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

Key facts about the RNLI
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.