Peel RNLI honours Allen Corlett after he retires after 40 years

During Allen’s four decades of dedicated commitment to Peel RNLI, he played a vital role in supporting the station, its volunteer crew and the wider community. Throughout that time, Allen helped uphold the RNLI’s mission of saving lives at sea being a steady and trusted presence within the station.

As Lifeboat Operations Manager, Allen oversaw the operational readiness of Peel RNLI, helping ensure that the station’s volunteers were prepared to respond when called upon.

His leadership, experience and dedication have made a lasting contribution to the station and to the many people who depend on the RNLI around the Manx coastline.

Allen’s dedication to the RNLI is also very much a family commitment, with his sons also giving their time as volunteers at Peel RNLI.

Allen passes the reins to Paul Thompson, who takes on the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager at Peel RNLI. The handover marks both the end of a remarkable chapter for the station and the beginning of a new one, with Paul continuing the important work of supporting the crew and maintaining Peel RNLI’s lifesaving service.

A spokesperson for Peel RNLI said:

'Allen’s 40 years of service represent an outstanding commitment to Peel RNLI and to the wider community. His contribution as Lifeboat Operations Manager has been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for everything he has given to the station.

'We are pleased to welcome Paul Thompson into the role and look forward to supporting him as he carries this important responsibility forward, in recognition of Allen's achievements.'

Paul said

'It is both a challenge and an honour to continue the incredible work that Allen as delivered.'

Peel RNLI volunteers, supporters and members of the local community extend their sincere thanks to Allen for his decades of service and wish him the very best for the future.

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