The RNLI. Part-Two.

'Always on Call.'

We have seen one of the worst winters across the British isles in this past year, with storms, high winds and severe flooding. Through it all and every day the men and woman of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution carry on with their daily call outs to save lives.

The R.N.L.I. founded in 1824 is unique in that it is funded by public contributions from the public and most, if not all staff are trained volunteers, The service operate a number of different type of boats from inshore to deep water. Types such as the Oakley and Waveney, various inflatables and now hovercraft to cross vast areas of sand.

There has been various improvements in relation to boat design leading to the new nearly unsinkable version, but the main stay remains the Arun, Clyde, Tyne and Mersey classes. All Life boats are fitted with powerful engines to operate at sea in severe weather and wave conditions.

The R.N.L.I. Part-One.

Life boat search and rescue.

The RNLI is a shared service in both Britain and Ireland, it has a long history of saving life at sea and saving people stranded in difficult places. From its orgins and basic open rowing boats it has developed into a high tec' service, which is now an invaluable assit to these islands.

Life boats, inflatables and hovercraft are manned by volunteers, who are supported by donations and annual subscriptions from the general public. 

The RNLI work with the Coastguard and Military/Police search and rescue, on my You tube site I have filmed various life boats and helicopters. Some are on call, while others are on training exercises. 

Please remember them this special season and with out recent and forthcoming horrible weather.