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Porthdinllaen RNLI celebrate two new coxswains

Lifeboats News Release

Adam Daniel Lewis and Caryl Parry Thomas have been working hard to complete their coxswain assessments and were recently put through an extensive examination ashore and afloat under the watchful eye of RNLI Assessor Hugh ‘Spud’ Davies.

Adam Daniel of Porthdinllaen RNLI

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Adam Daniel of Porthdinllaen RNLI

As part of their assessments, both Adam and Caryl were put through their paces with a simulated search for a casualty, safe passage and anchoring and various other scenarios which were completed by both with flying colours.

Incidentally, Caryl becomes the first female to pass out as Coxswain at Porthdinllaen in the station's 160-year history.

Caryl added: 'From a young age I have always admired the crew who have launched in all weathers, and it was always my ambition to join the crew.

'This is the pinnacle of my career with Porthdinllaen RNLI. My thanks go to Coxswain Owain Williams for his support and time he has dedicated to my training, and to the crew who have been so supportive during my training.

Adam said: 'I would like to thank the coxswain, mechanics, crew and management team at the station, they have truly made me feel welcome and part of the team since I joined. They have shown me the true spirit of the "one crew" ethos, both Caryl and myself would not have been able to complete the course without their support.'

Ken Fitzpatrick, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Porthdinllaen added: 'On behalf of all involved at Porthdinllaen RNLI and our regional trainers, I would like to congratulate both on their successful training and pass out.

'The team spirit we have at Porthdinllaen is exceptional, and we look forward now to both Adam and Caryl taking command of the lifeboat when needed in the future.'

aryl Thomas of Porthdinllaen being congratulated by RNLI Assessor Hugh 'Spud' Davies

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Caryl Thomas of Porthdinllaen being congratulated by RNLI Assessor Hugh 'Spud' DaviesDavies

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