The new all-weather lifeboat crew kit is supplied by Helly Hansen as part of their strategic partnership with the RNLI and it is currently being rolled out to all of the RNLI’s 128 all-weather lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland.
The new kit is lighter, more comfortable and designed to allow greater freedom of movement. Specially designed with the RNLI to ensure it meets the demanding needs of its volunteer crews, the new kit uses state of the art waterproof and breathable Helly Tech fabric which provides increased comfort compared to the previous non-breathable fabric of the old kit.
The light but strong kit is reinforced for exposed areas and its technical layering system ensures crew members will keep warm and dry while out at sea.The kit comes in a wide range of sizes and has bespoke designs to fit both male and female crew members, unlike the kit it is replacing.
Troon RNLI lifeboat Coxswain Joe Millar said ‘We’re delighted to have received this new all-weather lifeboat crew kit from Helly Hansen. The new gear is ideal for even the harshest conditions. We know this kit will help to keep us warm, dry and safe when we’re out at sea.
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.
