
RNLI trustees visit Rhyl lifeboat station
The delegation, led by Operations director John Payne, included trustees from the RNLI head office in Poole.
John Payne introduced the delegates, and the meeting was conducted by trustee chair Fiona Fell.
An open meeting followed, where the party were asked questions on all aspects of the RNLI, especially at Rhyl, and these were answered fully by each of the party.
Following the meeting, the guests were shown over the equipment on station by the Coxswain and Operations manager Darrel.
Coxswain Jones said 'the meeting went very well, with every part of the Rhyl RNLI being involved - supporters, visitor experience team, education team and lifeguards. Local coastguard officers were also present. I believe we showed the delegates how all volunteers integrate fully into station working'.
At the end of the meeting, Mr. Payne presented four members of the crew with a Chairman's certificate, recognising their service with the inshore lifeboat on a particularly difficult but successful rescue on the limits of weather for this type of vessel. The crew were- Helm Dougie Lonsdale, and crew Mark Waterworth, Jacob Evans and Harry Clews.
Pictures show the delegates at the meeting, and the crew receiving their certificates.
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