First shout for new lifeboat operations manager, helm and crew at Brighton RNLI
In the early hours of Thursday morning Brighton’s volunteer crew were tasked to a casualty near Telscombe Cliffs.
This shout was the first for new lifeboat operations manager Charlie Dannreuther, new helm Tim Kingston, and new crew member Lily Miles. Crew member Charlie Kelly was also on the shout.
The crew provided support to the Coastguard who were eventually able to reach the casualty on land, Brighton’s in-shore lifeboat Random Harvest was launched at 00:52am and returned at 02:31am.
New lifeboat operations manager Charlie Dannreuther works at the University of Leeds in the politics department but has lived in Brighton for 18 years. He has volunteered as a launch authority at Brighton RNLI for two and a half years.
He said: ‘I feel incredibly fortunate to have taken over from my predecessor Roger Cohen MBE one of the RNLI’s most experienced LOMs, who I have learned so much from.
‘As this shout has shown Brighton has a truly impressive crew who bring an incredible range of experience to every shout.’
Tim Kingston has volunteered with Brighton RNLI for seven years as a crew member and mechanic. He said: ‘I was proud to lead the crew as helm on my first shout – and it was special to have Lily with us on her first shout as crew.
‘The crew did a great job showcasing their training and skills on a dark and cold night and I’m pleased we were able to support the coastguard to a positive outcome.’
Lily Miles, who works as a photographer, added: ‘I’m really glad to have had my first shout and the adrenaline was definitely there. It felt great to be part of such an incredible team, led by Tim, and to put all the training I’ve had so far into action.’
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