Josh Gruber

One of our younger crew, Josh has been with us since the middle of 2008. As a trained chef, he is always tapped for tips and ideas by everyone else, and is currently working as a butcher. Originally from Kent, he has lived in the area for the last 3 years.

Favourite food: Sirloin.

What do you most like about being on the crew? The people, the camaraderie.

What prompted you to become involved? Found out about what was involved, and it sounded like fun. And it helps people who need to be helped.

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RNLI all-weather lifeboat moored in a harbour

Lifeboats

How RNLI Funding Works

Legacies, donations and fundraising keep the lifeboats afloat, while HM Coastguard is paid for by government: a plain guide to who funds what.

By the editors2 min read

Volunteer lifeboat crew training aboard an inshore lifeboat

Lifeboats

Becoming RNLI Lifeboat Crew

No sea experience needed, but plenty of commitment: what the RNLI asks of volunteer lifeboat crew, from the pager to probation.

By the editors3 min read

Lifeboats

RNLI Lifeboat Classes Explained

From the 5-metre D class to the 17-metre Severn, how the RNLI's inshore and all-weather lifeboats differ and where each one works.

By the editors3 min read

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How RNLI Funding Works

Becoming RNLI Lifeboat Crew

RNLI Lifeboat Classes Explained

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