Station archive · Lifeboat Helms
One of our new boys, Andy became a trainee in 2008 and qualified 6 months later. He is a senior helpdesk engineer, providing IT support to Arun District Council, and has lived in the area for ages although he originally came from London.
Tell us more…
- Favourite football club: Crystal Palace.
- Favourite Food: Pasta.
- Favourite colour: Black.
- What he likes most about being on the crew: Sense of Community, and fun!
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
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
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
