RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution

RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution Description - The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a registered charity which exists to save lives at sea. It provides, on call, the 24-hour service necessary to cover search and rescue requirements to 50 miles out from the coast of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Last year RNLI lifeboats rescued almost 8,000 people, which is an average of 21 people a day. http://www.rnli.org.uk The RNLI form a vital part of today's society and unfortunately, a part which we all seem to take for granted, at least until we, or someone we know need to call upon their services. ...  Read the complete review

Imagine I have invited you to my house for tea. I've got out the best china, made a chocolate cake and, most importantly of all, I've given you precise directions to my home because without them you'll never find it. You have followed my directions and driven through the narrow, high-hedged Cornish lanes until you've reached the big pink cottage on the side of the road. All you have to do now is turn right down the farm lane and keep driving until you get to the five barred gate. (I'll have the kettle on to help you recover from your foray into the back of beyond, I promise.) If you're anything like me, the view from the lane as you drive ...  Read the complete review

The RNLI is taken for granted too much I feel. Anybody who is willing to venture out into the worst sea conditions possible, is either, being rescued by the RNLI, or is a member of the RNLI crew. Men and Women who are willing to risk their lives to venture out into the sea, in a Force 9 gale, in a relatively small boat, to save the lives of everyday people, deserves maximum respect, if you ask me. And to do it all for free, well, when you think the police force moan because they are underpaid, you have to respect the RNLI crew, I’m sure you will agree. So, what is the RNLI? RNLI stands for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. They are a ...  Read the complete review

It may have escaped your notice, but we live on an island, and are surrounded by some of the most treacherous waters imaginable. We are historically a nation of seafarers, so it is natural that should anyone approaching our shores find themselves in trouble, they will be met by the bravest that this country can offer Just stop and think for a moment, what the outcome of having no maritime rescue organisation would be. We rely totally on the resources of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which is a charitable organisation. It provides a 24-hour service, and gives search and rescue coverage to anyone within 50 miles of our coastline. In order to ...  Read the complete review

I first became interested in the RNLI when, as a girl, I collected used postage stamps to send to Blue Peter for their appeal to buy inshore lifeboats to be used around the coast of Britain. As I grew older I began to take an interest in the charity and found out that they have no Government funding - the whole thing relies on voluntary donations from people like you and I. The lifeboat men and women do not get paid (apart from a full time mechanic based at each station) They do ordinary jobs and are ready to leave their desks at a moments notice and risk their own lives to save others whatever the conditions. I find that fact alone incredibly ...  Read the complete review