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Solent Rescue - Independent Lifeboat Rescue Organisation

That time of the year again.....

Unfortunately, we have once again been targetted by thieves and vandals at our facilities at Lepe, I would say mindless but i'm sure they are not, which makes it all the more disappointing.

With this in mind, we have taken the hard decision to keep our main lifeboat offsite until further notice, resulting in increased stowage and fuel costs for 2012 on an already stretched budget.

BUT WE WILL PERSERVERE.

On this note, we are going to capitalise on the fact that Solent Rescue 1 will not be housed at Lepe for a year and make a concerted effort to get the compound structures pulled down and replaced with robust, vandal proof storage and work areas.

On that note, anyone who can help with this project, please don't be shy, come forward and we can all get this sorted.

Also, a competition, best solution....

For Example two steel containers fabricated together to make one large structure 10*10 metres and needs a high roof.

25 January 2012 Written by Cameron Critchfield

Well Done to Andy and Steve

Another big thank you to two brave.... or crazy young chaps who decided to swim across the Solent to help raise funds for the Solent Rescue replacement lifeboat project.

Andy Gibson and Steve Brackstone braved the perilous waters, swarming with deadly yachts and motor cruisers in order to bring us a substantial step closer to us reaching our target for a new vessel.

They did it in 1 hour and 20 minutes and didn't seem too tired by the end of it, perhaps we should have made them swim back also?

WELL DONE GENTS, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

23 August 2011 Written by Cameron Critchfield

BIG THANKS TO THE LANGLEY TAVERN

THANK YOU!!

Cheers to the Langley Tavern for helping us to raise over £3,000 for the new boat fund.

The guys and girls pulled out all the stops and put on a mini festival in the grounds of the pub.

With multiple bands playing and a beer tent people flocked in to soak up the atmosphere on a beautiful day (Especially the landlord Lee.. hehe).

This money means we have taken a significant step forward towards our £100k goal.

WELL DONE ALL, WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN SOON.

CHEERS!

11 July 2011 Written by Cameron Critchfield

Solent Rescue new lookout

As some of you may be aware, we have had a series of set-backs over the past few years that revolved around theft and vandalism to/from our front line operations facilities.

Now, after a very generous donation from the Rydal Arms in New Milton, Solent Rescue have been able to replace the entire lookout rather than make good on an aging structure.

The new unit is secure and weather proof ensuring all equipment held inside is safe and secure.

All the work to remove and replace the hut was completed by crew and volunteers and would have not been possible without them.

Also, Sue gets a big thanks for project managing the job..... apart from the demolition.... No-one could have project managed our crew in order to stop them going through the building like a gang of narked bulls.

All in all, a great way to start the season.

WELL DONE ALL.

07 April 2011 Written by Cameron Critchfield

A BIG THANK YOU!!!

After the disapointing actions of a mindless few, we have great news to report.

So far, two individuals have come forward to help us regarding replacing broken and stolen equipment.

Trevor, owner of The Rydal Arms in New Milton and Damian Gevertz, Managing Director of D & G Media have both come forward with sizeable donations to help us to not only restore our effectiveness, but further enhance the service we can provide to Lepe and the Western Solent.

Watch this space for more info as it can be released!

Exciting times ahead.

01 February 2011 Written by Cameron Critchfield

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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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