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Geoff Warminger

Geoff Warminger
Illustrative photo. Photo: William Murphy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Retired from the construction industry, Geoff is an ever-present at the boathouse, leaving only to visit his network of tea stops around the town and harbour. The acknowledged master of diplomacy and tact, consulted by everyone for guidance whenever they wish to convey a sensitive message.

  • Hobbies and Obsessions: National Trust, walking, fishing, tea.
  • Involved with the lifeboat service as crew and launching authority for 37 years.
  • Best lifeboat experience: going to tea with the queen at Buckingham Palace.

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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

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