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Solent Rescue - Independent Lifeboat Rescue Organisation

Solent Rescue begins their 2009 SAR season

After all the hard graft and what seemed like an almost endless maintenance schedule that needed to be completed in the off season, Solent Rescue 1 returned to the waters of the Western Solent for the Easter holiday.

Solent Lifeboat - Solent Rescue One

All involved deserve a pat on the back and a well deserved mug of tea (or beer, depending on their preference).

We also put to the water Solent Rescue 2 with a new engine upon her, thus greatly increases our effectiveness in responding as well as allowing us to anchor our main solent lifeboat out deeper. Deeper anchorage reduces the amount of anchor slippage that Solent Lifeboat SR1 can experience closer into shore as well as reduce the amount of maintenance required on the propulsion unit.

Solent Rescue Lifeboat - Solent Rescue One

As chance would have it, on the very first day of being officially back under the command of HMCG BOTH vessels were called upon when a vessel grounded on the Beaulieu mud flats.  Solent Lifeboat SR1 immediately put a line on-board the vessel, whilst SR2 ran instructions between the two as well as ferrying crew (full break down in the activities log).

Anyway, it's good to be back and we wish everyone a safe 2009 and hope we can help when needed! 

Cameron Critchfield - Solent Rescue

Coxswain, coffee maker & runner

 

 

Lifeboats from Space!

BUY A POSTER AND HELP US!

By donating just £9.95, you will receive this high definition Satellite poster of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. It is actual NASA satellite imagery taken at a point between low and high tide. This allows visualisation of the many obstacles that are present in the Solent as well as reflecting the numerous independent lifeboats that serve the users of this very busy waterway.

The poster is of A1 print size, glossy and of a high quality, you will not be disappointed.

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A CLOSER LOOK

Lifeboats From Space :: Isle of Wight

The fee includes all postage & packaging and the funds will further help Solent Rescue in their target to raise £170,000.00 for a new boat, lookout and boat shed.

Donate Now, and Help Us To Help You!

Upon completion of the ordering process, please provide name and address for delivery.

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Many thanks for your purchase.

   

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Impact Media Ltd has become a major contributor to Solent Rescue by donating their Search Engine Optimisation and Reciprocal Link Building Services. Their donation will raise the presence and online visibility of our website.

Impact Media Ltd are a leading search engine marketing company with a proven track record of helping many top UK and International businesses increase return on investment from their organic and paid search engine marketing activity.

Solent Rescue would like to thank Impact Media Ltd for applying such valuable resources to our cause.

   

Ascot Hygiene Donates...

Many thanks to Ascot Hygiene for the donation of an electronic water heater for installation inside the boathouse.

This will replace the previous system that stopped working over a year ago and provide much needed hot water for many seasons to come.

   

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Solent Rescue were established in 1971 initially as a beach rescue unit operated by auxiliary coastguards. Solent Rescue has since then developed into a fully operational independent lifeboat station, which operates under the direct control of HM Coastguard and is responsible for approximately 33 square miles of the central and western Solent.

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