Cromer RNLI lifeboat station hosts its annual open day

Crowds of people were seen on the pier, making their way to the boathouse for the popular annual event.

The boathouse is home to Cromer RNLI's all-weather lifeboat 'Lester,' a Tamar class boat. The opening of the boathouse allows people to see on board the lifeboat and speak to the crew.

Just after lunch 'Lester' was launched down the slipway and was joined by Cromer's inshore lifeboat - a D class, for demonstrations of the work the volunteer crews can do.

Two of Cromer's crew were in the water, waiting to be rescued and the people watching were able to see how this is accomplished. Our colleagues at Sheringham RNLI lifeboat station also launched their lifeboat and joined in the demonstration.

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• Audrey Smith, Cromer RNLI Volunteer Press Officer 07773 097094/ [email protected]
• Tim Ash, RNLI Public Relations Manager (London/East/South East) 0207 6207425/ 07785 296252/ [email protected]
• Paul Dunt, RNLI Press Officer (London/East/South East) 0207 6207416 - 07786 668825
• For enquiries outside normal business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789

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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 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. 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 146,000 lives.

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