Scarborough RNLI recruits 11 new volunteer lifeboat crew

It's after a recruitment drive earlier this year.

Author: Seb CheerPublished 18th May 2021

The RNLI has recruited 11 new volunteers to crew Scarborough's lifeboat station.

It's after a recruitment drive in early 2021.

The eleven locals come from many walks of life, including teachers, surfing instructors and train drivers.

They are joining a crew of over 30 others, working on boats and on shore.

Station Coxswain Lee Marton, who leads the crew, said: "Everyone here at the station welcomes all 11 onboard!

"It’s great to see so much enthusiasm for the charity here in Scarborough. They’ve all bought a lot of new energy with them which is just what the station needs as lockdowns begin to ease and we start to return to a more normal routine.

"We look forward to getting to know them all in time and we thank them for becoming RNLI volunteers."

Lucy Collins, who is one of the eleven, said: "I moved back to Scarborough and joined the crew in December 2020, I’ve wanted to be on the crew from about 16! The idea of being there for people in an emergency and being able to make an active difference was always something that drew me in.

"The crew already feels like a family, everyone is there for you to help you progress and it’s brilliant to be a part of. I feel honoured to be able to make a difference with the RNLI and I’m looking forward to doing everything I can to have a positive impact on saving lives at sea!"

Lucy is joined by Aaron Yeoman, Amy Pywell, Caitlin Flash, Deborah Senior, Harrison Sheader, Jonathan Hayes, Max Thompson, Nick Gough, Paul Dixon and Rich Davis.

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