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Simon Tann
Simon joined the crew in 2009 after living overseas and now runs a web design agency in Rustington. Originally from Surrey, Simon moved to Sussex to be closer to the coast.
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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
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