RNLI Lifeboat – Sixty Years and Counting
Introduced in 1963, the inshore lifeboat continues to be an invaluable asset in the RNLI’s fleet, as new figures show these craft have saved 30,778 lives to date over the last 60 years. The humble inflatable boat, a form of
The Moelfre Lifeboat – A Hero’s Tale
Modern computer-controlled, fly-by-wire systems allow control of the boat to be transferred between crew without anyone having to leave their seats.In one way these modern boats preserve part of their ancestors’ designs, and that is the ability to operate the
MDL Raise Over 6K for RNLI
MDL’s Torquay Marina recently hosted the Big Bay ECO Challenge, an eco-powered race from Brixham to Torquay Marina featuring five competitors. Driven by an anonymous white helmet-clad racing driver, the BMW i8 came in first, followed by cyclist Tom Wills from Sunseeker. Third place went to Tom
Elliot Brown Watches Launch RNLI Collection
Adventure watch brand Elliot Brown have announced that two new special-edition watches designed to honour the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will be available later this year. Co-founder Ian Elliot owes much to the RNLI and commented:‘I was saved by the RNLI back
Funds Raised for RNLI by Mickeys Boatyard & Ideal Boat
When Lord Davies of Abersoch visited Mickey’s Boatyard & Beach Cafe, the inspiring views instigated a conversation that led to £10,000 being raised for Abersoch RNLI and Pwllheli RNLI just three weeks later. Lord Davies and Andrew Donaldson, one of
