‘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.

From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man and Winnie the Pooh, watch this video see some of our most unusual rescues.