A visit to Cleethorpes RNLI station.

A visit to the new Cleethorpes RNLI station  was arranged by David. Our guide was Steve. Burton and told us that they are the  third busiest station in the UK after London and Blackpool. The new building is very impressive and was paid for by a benefactor as was one the two rescue boats. The latest one is not yet fully commissioned.

Steve explained the working of the station  and  that nearly all their recuses were from the station and looking right towards  the mouth of the Humber. Depending upon the tide it can be 1 to 2 miles before they reach the water.

The constant movement of mud/sand and the channels can make the area very dangerous. People do not realise that  channels can rapidly fill up behind them.

The   guided was very  comprehensive and we thanked  Steve (who is now an ex volunteer . 

Afterwards we had a fish snd chip supper 

Well done to David for organising the event.