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Penlee lifeboat technician

Lifeboats News Release

Penlee crewman and inshore lifeboat helmsman Andrew Wood is appointed as new full time Penlee Lifeboat Station Technician.

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RNLI/Philip Monckton

Penlee Lifeboat Station technician Andrew Wood
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Andrew was interviewed by two RNLI area managers and Lifeboat Operations Manager David Pascoe on 27 January 2026 and was subsequently offered the role.
Andrew, known as Woody, is a very well known and respected sailor - he is a very popular crewman with a lot of experience. Everyone at the station is delighted that Woody has agreed to take on the role and he hopes to start his new position in a couple of weeks. The crew have offered their congratulations.

Notes to editors
Penlee RNLI is based in Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5HW. The volunteers crew an all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat the Ivan Ellen and a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat the Mollie and Ivor Dent. The Penlee Lifeboat has a rich 200 years history of saving lives at sea.
RNLI media contacts For more information, please contact Phil Monckton, Penlee Lifeboat Press Officer on 07879818095 or [email protected], or Amy Caldwell, RNLI Regional Communications Manager [email protected] or Emma Haines, RNLI Regional Communications Officer, on 07786 668847 or [email protected].




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Philip Monckton
Lifeboat Press Officer, Penlee Lifeboat Station
Patch Harvey

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