Hey all,
I would really appreciate if you could answer some questions I've got about joining. I just moved to the coast for university and there's two lifeboat stations next to where I'm studying. I have lots of sea experience; I'm a part time sailing coach, I have the powerboat handling level 2 certificate, and I'm a PADI and RYA member.
- Is my experience enough to be considered for the ALB crew role?
- Neither of the two stations near me is asking for volunteers, but could they still be interested in me joining?
- If so, should I contact the station directly, or should I contact volunteering@rnli?
- What is the furthest you can live from the station to be able to join? I don't live very close to the nearest station (about a 15 minute drive), but my university, which is where I'm at most of the time, is quite close to the station.
- I'm a full time university student, if the pager goes off during a lecture or an exam, am I allowed to leave, or would I have to discuss this with my university beforehand?
Sorry about all the questions and thanks a lot for the help!!
Hi guys
I was wondering if it is possible for a coastguard helicopter pilot to also be a sailor with the RNLI? Would there be enough time to commit to both?
Thanks in advance!
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I've been catching up on this season of Saving Lives at Sea, and the amount of people that seem to get in to trouble because they didn't check the tide times or even know where they are or something is mental. What things could/should the general public do when visiting the coast to keep themselves and the people that rescue them safe?
