His Majesty the King recognises Cowes RNLI crew for their service

23 crew members at the station, with roles ranging from boat and shore crew to operations, were recognised for their length of dedicated service towards the charity’s aim: to save lives at sea. The medals, created to celebrate the King’s Coronation, were presented to lifeboat volunteers with five years of service at the time of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023.

The Lord-Lieutenant congratulated the volunteers for their service, welcoming new crew members and celebrating the station’s commitment.

HM Lord-Lieutenant said:

“Presenting the Coronation Medal to members of Cowes RNLI was an honour, these are people who give their time freely to save lives, and the recognition is richly deserved.”

Myles Hussey, who has been at the station since July 2017 and is one of the station’s fully qualified helms, said:

“I joined the RNLI in 2017, after a fishing trip with my late Grandad. We saw the lifeboat go past, and I promised him that one day I would volunteer. I am proud to have spent the last seven years immersing myself in life at the station, from training to shouts. It was wonderful to take the time last week to celebrate the many committed volunteers at Cowes RNLI station among family and friends.”

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RNLI media contacts

• Sofia Voudouroglou, Cowes RNLI Volunteer Deputy Press Officer 07594051372/ [email protected]

• George Chastney, Cowes RNLI Volunteer Press Officer 07530 254052/ [email protected]

For enquiries outside normal business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789.

Key facts about the RNLI

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 142,700 lives.

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About Cowes RNLI Station

Cowes Lifeboat Station is converted from a former HM Customs Watch House, the rear of which is 300 years old. It looks out onto one of the world’s busiest shipping waterways and carries out a range of interesting services every year. It is the only station to be opened by Queen Elizabeth II.