Our CREW

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  Guy became the full-time Coxswain on July 1st, 2018, becoming the 

11th Coxswain of Bembridge.

He rejoined the RNLI in 2009 after serving as a Marine Officer on Pilot Launches for Associate British Ports. As such, he has extensive knowledge of the Solent and the surrounding area.

James is our Deputy Assistant ALB/ILB Coxswain Assessor and Trainer.  

He is a lifelong resident and well known property developer in the area. James has been an active member of our team for over two decades, lending his expertise and experience to our team.  

John is our full-time mechanic 

with Lifeboats running in his family for four generations. His son is also soon joining us. 

Being born and raised in Bembridge, John possesses extensive local knowledge and makes an ideal trainer. He follows the footsteps of his ancestors who were previously Bembridge Coxswains and crew.

  Fred has been a member of the crew since he was old enough to join (Over 25 years now!). 

He follows a fine tradition of the 1st Coxswain Charles Searle and his grandfather Fred Wills was a full-time mechanic at the Station.  

Fred is a qualified ILB Helmsman and trainee Coxswain.

Justin is a local property developer and also serves as one of our assistant mechanics.

Steve is our assistant mechanic and a former educator. Despite lacking prior experience at sea, he joined Bembridge RNLI and rapidly established himself as a highly esteemed member of the crew.

 Richard is an assistant mechanic and works for GKN. He is also one of our assistance mechanics.

Dawn is our first female ILB helmsman and ALB crew member. 

As well as being a well-respected team member, she is also a professional sports masseuse and soft tissue therapist during the day.

Martin, a former police officer, currently works as an ambulance technician and motorcycle instructor. 

He plays an essential role within the ALB crew as a navigator and trainer.

Ken who is now retired has been with us for over 12 years and is a very experienced ALB crew member.

Trainee ILB Helm and ALB Crew and property developer.

 Andy ALB crew member is no stranger to the seas having been sailing the island most of his life. An electrical engineer by day.

Robin became the Local Management Group (LMG)

Chairman for Bembridge Station in 2010. The LMG's purpose is to aid in coordinating the RNLI's local endeavours, operations, fundraising, and broader life-saving initiatives with the local community. 

Additionally, Robin is an enthusiastic sailor in the Bembridge keelboat classes.

Elected as Guild Vice-Chairman in 2005, then assumed the position of Chairman in 2007. 

In addition, volunteers both in the shop and boathouse and presents RNLI talks. 

Guild Secretary and Volunteer at the boathouse and

shop, as well as an Education Volunteer delivering water safety messages to people of all ages.

Tim, an experienced financial controller and former bank manager, now conducts all financial checks, including quarterly balance sheets.

Deborah collaborates with the Visits team and Ops to ensure daily coverage in the offshore boathouse while also overseeing arrangements for water safety and general interest group visits. She volunteers in the shop and assists in coordinating the Water Safety content during crucial occasions such as our Open Day displays and at the village Street Fair.

Di has been our shop manager since 2014. During this time, the shops have exceeded 500K. Furthermore, Di collaborates with the Station Visits team and provides water safety to various groups.

Alan is a seasoned Water Safety specialist in our area. He diligently imparts knowledge to individuals of all ages, aiding in their safety when navigating the waters of the Island.

Organises the coffee mornings that raise substantial funds for our station.

Organises the coffee mornings that raise substantial funds for our station.