David Francis – Coxswain

Colin Plummer – Helm

Colin is currently the longest standing member of crew still serving on the boat.

Paul Francis – Helm

Paul, or Ginge works in the local area as a telephone engineer and is a RYA Powerboat Instructor.

Andrew ‘Bloggsy’ Smith – Second Coxswain

Andrew has been on the crew for several years. He currently works for the NHS.

Ryan Yerrell – Trainee Helm

Currently holds the ‘Mind My Hair’ award!

Jason O’Toole – Trainee Helm & Mechanic

Jason works in and around the village for his gardening business.

Anthony Bravery – Crew

Nickname T-dog, not sure why!

Ben Mitton – Crew

David Haynes – Crew & Mechanic

Nickname Tinker. Computer wiz

Phil Beck – Crew

Phil has a very experienced background in watersports including surf kayaking. He lives in the village with his wife and children.

Georgia Burt – Crew

Ian Mathews – Trainee Crew

Nickname Grandad. Husband to Rebecca and Dad to Lily

Rebecca Mathews

Wife to Ian and Mum to Lily. We have most of the family!

David Greer – Shore Crew

An experienced sailor.

Bob Francis – Shore Crew

Treasurer, Trustee and Dad to Paul and David

Tony Coleman – Shore Crew

Lowie Simon – Shore Crew

Lowie works for a local haulage firm as a class 1 HGV driver . He is the current holder of the bent prop award.

Ian Leader – Shore Crew

Nick Alexander – Shore Crew

Nick is a farmer by trade and ex-Coxswain of the Lifeboat. Nick stood down from Chairman in November 2020 to spend more time with his young family, but still plays a very active part in the service.

Krystle Cremin – Crew

Krystle works as a trainee garage mechanic for our Coxswain

Lilly Mathews – Junior Crew

Mum Rebecca and Dad Ian are both on our Crew

Milly Bufton – Junior Crew

Helen Heywood – Operational Administrator

Main job, keeping the Crew in order! Has her hands full!

Pam Tidd – Secretary

Pam has played very active part in the crew for many years and does a very good job of keeping all of the crew in line at crew meetings