Multiple RNLI Rescues Of Catamaran Sailor In Newquay
In response to today’s (3 April) media reports into the multiple rescues of catamaran sailor, Glenn Crawley, by the RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew off the coast of Newquay, Cornwall; the RNLI clarifies the following points on these rescues:
Newquay RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews have rescued sailor Glenn Crawley a total of five times since January 2006.
The most recent incident involving Mr Crawley occurred on Sunday 30 March 2008. Newquay’s RNLI D Class inshore lifeboat launched at 12:50pm following a request from Falmouth Coastguard - who had received two 999 calls from members of the public reporting that a catamaran had capsized and appeared unable to right itself in Newquay Bay.
Commenting on these multiple lifeboat launches RNLI Sea Safety Manager, Peter Chennell says:
‘The RNLI is the charity that exists to save lives at sea. We do not judge those whose lives we save. Some may question why, as a charity, our lifeboats and volunteers sometimes launch several times to the same boat or person, when every launch comes at a cost to vital funds and our volunteers’ time. We have a duty to serve all who are reported to be in trouble at sea and our volunteer lifeboat crews will always respond to the call, no matter what.
‘We understand that Mr Crawley has agreed to undertake additional training -indeed we recommend that all those who use the sea for leisure purposes get recognised training and qualifications - as this is not only a great way of getting added enjoyment from being out on the water but should also help to stop people from getting into difficulties. Sea users should be mindful of their abilities and their limits because weather conditions can change very quickly.’
Around the coast of the UK and Ireland the RNLIs team of volunteer sea safety officers work hard, with the support of seven regional sea safety managers to ensure sea safety education reaches the leisure boating public.
For further information go to: www.rnli.org.uk/seasafety
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