Wells RNLI launched to two people cut off by the tide at Blakeney
On Friday 23 February 2024, Wells RNLI’s D class lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguards to assist two people cut off by the incoming tide at Blakeney harbour.
The volunteer crew of three launched their D class ILB (Inshore lifeboat) ‘Peter Wilcox’ at 6.34pm from the boathouse slipway and proceeded to the reported location. The lifeboat made good speed in slight sea conditions and arrived on scene at 7pm. The Inshore lifeboat crew requested further directions to the people cut off by the tide from Coastguard units on scene and has the people in sight.
At 7.05pm the inshore lifeboat had located and taken the two people onboard, they safely conveyed them to the shore of Blakeney Carnser into the care of the Coastguards at 7.09pm. The people were cold but otherwise unharmed.
The inshore lifeboat was stood down and returned to the station. At 7.38pm the lifeboat was rehoused and refuelled ready for service.
Notes to Editor
Wells RNLI 200th anniversary celebration plans 1 to 3 of March 2024
List of events
200th anniversary exhibition
1 – 9 March 2024
Media invited from 1pm Friday 1st for preview
Daily 10am – 5pm
A visual celebration of the work of the Wells lifeboat and its importance to our community, featuring work created by students at Alderman Peel High School and Wells primary school, plus archive materials from Wells Lifeboat station.
The Grand ‘Heave-To’ Quiz
Friday 1 March 7.30pm
Maltings’ quizzes go nautical! Pit your wits against others and quizmaster Simon Daykin for a fun evening of questions, answers and general banter with a distinctly watery flavour.
£12 per team (up to 4)
The Wells Wet Welly Walk
Saturday 2 March & Sunday 3 March
Put on your stoutest wellies and coat and get out and about with a self-guided walk around Wells to find the Yellow Wellies. Discovering a few secrets and less known features of our town. Call into Wells Maltings visitor information centre for your map for a small donation to RNLI funds. Prize on
return.
Water safety talks
Saturday 10am-4pm
Learn about water safety with Wells RNLIs Water safety officer Mandy.
Activities and games, Get ready for a photo with Stormy Stan.
Watery Crafts
Saturday 2 March, between 10am and 2pm
Wells Maltings
A range of family crafting activities with a watery and nautical feel. Join us at any time between 10am and 2pm. Free, but donations welcome. Just the thing to do with a warming hot chocolate after your Wet Welly Walk!
Seaside Special
Sat 2 March 6pm
A screening of the German film that’s taken the UK by storm. After launching at Wells Maltings last January, Jens Meurer’s heartfelt love letter to the British coast has won awards internationally – see it again in the place where it started.
£6
Followed by …
Brew with the Crew
Saturday 2 March 7.30pm
After the screening of Seaside Special, join coxswain Nicky King and others from the Wells RNLI crew in the Wells Maltings bar for a light-hearted chat, hosted by Maltings director Simon Daykin. Refreshments– will be available!
Wells RNLI Shannon class lifeboat ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ Will arrive in Quay at approx. 10 am Sunday 3rd March for viewing, crew will demonstrate I don't have spell it manoeuvres before heading out on exercise.
The Blakeney Old Wild Rovers
Sunday 3 March 1pm
The weekend of celebration ends with just the thing for a relaxed Sunday lunchtime. Join us in the Maltings bar for shanties and banter, courtesy of local shanty men The Old Wild Rovers. Free, with donations welcome.
Wells RNLI will be running raffles throughout the weekend. All tickets available from Wells Maltings box office, all proceeds to Wells RNLI
Wells Maltings 01328 710885 [email protected]
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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 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
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