Withernsea Lifeboat, Withernsea Coastguard and Easington Coastguard took part in a joint scenario exercise on the evening of June 14th 2006.
Lifeboat & Coastguard personnel had been involved in planning and preparation of the event for weeks before hand. On the day a 'body' was taken in secret and placed into position by Paul Davig (pictured Below) and Terry Bearpark of the Coastguard team
The new stretcher position proved difficult to monitor
After a few strange looks from members of the public to the sight of someone strapped to a car roof,
The 'body' was disposed of over a cliff.
I am sure I can feel a pulse!
Stan and Laurel were still close even on their SAGA holidays
Withernsea and Easington Mobiles arrive on scene
And begin setting up
The lengths your intrepid reporter goes to for the sake of the website!
The Coastguard team inspect the cliff
After reaching, then assessing the casualty it was decided to use the Lifeboat to transport him back to the ambulance
At the other end of the ropes !
The lifeboat speeds to the scene
The Coastguard brief the lifeboat crew
All Join in to bag the 'body' up for transport
The 'body' is put into the lifeboat for the journey back
Whilst the coastguard retrieve all their team and dekit
"Who said I look fat in this? let me at them"
The lifeboat is recovered at Withernsea
At the end of the exercise a joint debrief was held followed by a buffet and a small amount of alcohol.
The lifeboat crew were shown the coastguards latest boot issue.
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His Highness, the Duke of Kent visited Withernsea lifeboat station on 4th May 2006 at 3pm
Pictures courtesy of Hull Daily Mail, Terry Bearpark and Steve Medcalf.
Duke of Kent, Chief Executive of the RNLI Andrew Freemantle, Withernsea Lifeboat Operations Manager Martin Woodhouse, Group Chairman Paul Baker and the Crew (back Row)
Withernsea Lifeboat (front row)
Duke of Kent being welcomed to the station by Martin Woodhouse, LOM, watched by Paul Baker, Chairman Withernsea RNLI
Senior Helmsman son Jack Shakesby meets the Duke Watched by brother Ben and Mother Caroline
The Duke chats with the family of Helmsman Matthew Ainley
ILB mechanic John Hartland jokes with the Duke......
......before the senior helmsman Andrew Shakesby bores him with a history of the boat.
Caitlin Hughes, Daughter of prospective Helm, Craig,
The Duke chats with newest crew member, Jamie Sugden and partner Mandi Render
before turning to crew member Lizzie Brown
Left to right Lisa, Jensen & Dave Hart, Sammi, Leasa, Karen, Katie & Kev Smith and Matthew Woodhouse
Paul Baker never misses out on a chance to sell a copy of his book.
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Lifeboat Mechanic John, Prospective Helmsmen Craig and Dave along with the Landlady of the Black Bull, Burton Pidsea
Sunday 30th April saw a presentation from the Landlord & lady of the Black Bull in Burton Pidsea to the Withernsea Crew fund of £300.
The Money had been raised by the customers over the course of last year. A fun night was had with the crew participating in the odd drink or two! As the crew were getting merry thoughts were with the sober crew left back in Withernsea in case of a shout (not).
Many Thanks go from all the crew to the Black Bull, her management & her customers.
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LOM Martin & Jools
Pictured above is Julian Rumble receiving a special certificate from the LOM of Withernsea to mark his 11 years of service with the Withernsea Lifeboat. Jools reached the retirement age and decided against extending his service so he can spend more time with his family.
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Thursday 26th April 2006. The lifeboat was launch to go to the aid of the fishing coble Emma Louise out of Tunstall.
The vessel, with 3 persons on board was taken in tow to Tunstall. The tow took just over an hour to complete.
The vessel and crew were landed safely at Tunstall and recovered onto their own carriage, before the lifeboat and crew returned back to their station.
Saturday 8th April saw the christening of Jensen David Hart, son of crew member Dave Hart on the station at Withernsea.
Jensen wore an outfit especially comissioned for the day and was christened using the age old tradition of using the ships bell as a font.
Pictured below is Jensen and his proud parents Dave & Lisa.
