‘The RNLI is a beating heart for myself and my family’

Stories from the veteran Largs lifeboatman who was instrumental in saving 296 lives.

The 49er – wearing different hats, Ronnie Copeland served Largs RNLI for almost half a century. He still can’t walk away, visiting local primary schools to teach water safety. Discover how the RNLI has come on leaps and bounds. And hear about an unusual rescue.