JennyMorgan Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hemsby lifeboat is always on hand to help us, maybe we could help them. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/environment/lifeboat_crew_working_long_hours_to_repair_tidal_surge_damage_1_4849527 http://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/Hemsby-Hemsby-Lifeboat-Day/details/?dms=3&feature=1001&venue=0117073 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 We do to an extent, Peter, at our Meets. They come along to pass on their knowledge, are particularly helpful with advice on Life Jackets and members tend to donate what ever they can afford to them. We're hoping that they will be at Salhouse and/or Beccles this coming season. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Peter how can we give?Is there a sight to send money. Not part of the RNLI are they. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ian, Hi. Here's their latest newsletter and details of how to donate: First draft plans for the refurbished Lifeboat station are now underway to future proof the service for the next 20-40 years. Preliminary planning is already advanced with the architects and we hope to go to planning by the end of the year. The crew are fundraising at every given day hoping that we will be able to fund the £300,000 project within 2 two years. The need for the refurbishment is to enable the service to upgrade its Inshore Lifeboat and launching vehicle to meet the demanding safety regulations facing the service by supporting and reflecting the professionalism of the crew This exciting project will also serve as a community hub for water safety training and education for local schools and businesses Hemsby Lifeboat was formed as a voluntary independent lifeboat service 40 years ago, and are not part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) nor do we receive any funding from them or the Government even though we provide the same service, and are all governed by HM Coastguard as part of UKSAR None of our volunteers receive any remuneration, and we depend entirely on the generosity of the public to keep this vital service afloat If any businesses or members of the public are interested in sponsoring or donating, and be part of this vital lifesaving project please contact: Dan Hurd (Coxswain) on 07717 577575 We are looking at a completion date for the refurbished station to be in the summer of 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks John I will give them a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemsbyPie Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks guys, Friday was a long night as we prepared for the surge, then after we left a crew at the station all night on request of Coastguard in preparation for the broads. Past history told us that the council and Watkins (owners of the beach) would take months to make the area safe so our Coxswain arranged for plant to be delivered and the crew had the place sorted by Sunday. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Crikey, you guys are just the best, you really are I know how much safer I feel on the water knowing you're just a phone call away, well done the lot of you Grace 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Gracie said: Crikey, you guys are just the best, you really are I know how much safer I feel on the water knowing you're just a phone call away, well done the lot of you Grace Hear! Hear! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemsbyPie Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Gracie said: knowing you're just a phone call away, Unless it's a Friday and we're all down the pub. Sunday afternoons are more convenient - especially if it gets us out of lunch with the inlaws 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAMASTER Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 A bit of a silly question I'm going to ask. Why isn't the lifeboat under the RNLI control ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 What does it really cost to call out the lifeboat to say a rescue of crew on a boat in the mud on Breydon? Even though time is given voluntarily, there is a material cost, wear and tear etc Ok you can't put a cost on saving a life, but if a crew being rescued slipped you a tenner, to me it would be an insult. Are we talking £50-100 more possibly. If more people were aware of the true cost, would they take greater care, and read the instructions. If I donated say £50 I would hate to think it subsidised some one who was simply negligent or misinformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, SEAMASTER said: A bit of a silly question I'm going to ask. Why isn't the lifeboat under the RNLI control ?. RNLI had a boat at Oulton Broad for several years. Not exactly a central location and perhaps an illogical choice when you consider they have a station at Gorleston-on-Sea that serves Breydon. Only my opinion but I don't think that the RNLI has ever grasped the difference between the open sea and the Broads whilst the lads at Hemsby have. Especially since the Coast Guard has been centralised we have lost, to a degree, that local touch and both Hemsby & Caister have stepped in and provided it. Hemsby, once again in my opinion, has filled the gap that the RNLI doesn't cover. No criticism of the RNLI, just that there is room for both & Hemsby is to be congratulated for taking on the Broads as it has. So often the rescue services offered by 'enthusiasts' is just an extension of their hobby & the public is being asked to fund it but in the case of Hemsby I firmly believe they have justified themselves and deserve our support. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Anyone know what's happened to the Hemsby Lifeboat web site? It used to have a donation page and loads of information but now seems that the server is unavailable, I've tried pm'ing Hemsby Pie but not had a reply yet. I get links to Facebook but many people (me included) won't use that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Viking23 said: What does it really cost to call out the lifeboat to say a rescue of crew on a boat in the mud on Breydon? Even though time is given voluntarily, there is a material cost, wear and tear etc Ok you can't put a cost on saving a life, but if a crew being rescued slipped you a tenner, to me it would be an insult. Are we talking £50-100 more possibly. If more people were aware of the true cost, would they take greater care, and read the instructions. If I donated say £50 I would hate to think it subsidised some one who was simply negligent or misinformed. When I got towed in from the wash by skegness lifeboat the cox of the lifeboat got given £50 and told "this is not a donation, it's to get the crew a beer when you get back", I donated £100 online when I got home, they were happy as they were out on exercises with an inspector onboard so came and helped me out instead. It was a pan pan BTW not a mayday..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 David, they still have a facebook presence: https://www.facebook.com/Hemsby-Lifeboat-161913407228596/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Thanks Peter I don't use Facebook so maybe a phone call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 They don't just rescue boats and humans!http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/wartime_artefacts_and_distressed_seal_pups_in_busy_few_days_for_hemsby_lifeboat_1_4852260 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemsbyPie Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 On 19/01/2017 at 7:20 AM, Viking23 said: What does it really cost to call out the lifeboat to say a rescue of crew on a boat in the mud on Breydon? Worked out over the 10 year serviceable life of a boat / launch vehicle (talking out broads boat here) the average launch costs £255. This includes buying the boat, service, repairs, fuel, equipment etc... Thats based on launching once a week either on service or on training which is fairly realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemsbyPie Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 On 19/01/2017 at 9:04 AM, deebee29 said: Anyone know what's happened to the Hemsby Lifeboat web site? It used to have a donation page and loads of information but now seems that the server is unavailable, I've tried pm'ing Hemsby Pie but not had a reply yet. I get links to Facebook but many people (me included) won't use that Apologies, I did get the message I am just waiting to hear from the Cox - I believe we have a Paypal account. The webisye was taken down as our usual guy who maintained it left, it will hopefully reappear soon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemsbyPie Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 On 19/01/2017 at 6:43 AM, SEAMASTER said: A bit of a silly question I'm going to ask. Why isn't the lifeboat under the RNLI control ?. Not a silly question at all. we have always been an independent station; there are around 60 in the UK I believe? Both of our flanking stations are also independent as a Mundsley (I think?) RNLI will place a station where they see a strategic benefit. As our section of the North Sea and the North broads are covered there is no need for them to have a station here. We have a great working relationship with our flanking RNLI stations (Happisburgh & Gorleston). It would be nice to have their budget!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAMASTER Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 8 hours ago, HemsbyPie said: Not a silly question at all. we have always been an independent station; there are around 60 in the UK I believe? Both of our flanking stations are also independent as a Mundsley (I think?) RNLI will place a station where they see a strategic benefit. As our section of the North Sea and the North broads are covered there is no need for them to have a station here. We have a great working relationship with our flanking RNLI stations (Happisburgh & Gorleston). It would be nice to have their budget!! Thank you for that. I did wonder. You guys do a great job out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, SEAMASTER said: Thank you for that. I did wonder. You guys do a great job out there. I certainly agree with that. Thanks Hemsbypie for giving us an idea of costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Jonzo, that offer says a great deal about yourself and the forum in general. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemsbyPie Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 25/01/2017 at 9:08 AM, Jonzo said: If we can help with the website, let us know. Afternoon Jonzo, apologies only just seen this! All support is of course welcome in any form. Maybe a section in the next few months for broads related incidents? Things are quiet at the moment but silly season is just around the corner... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 What a brilliant idea, with photos I hope Seriously though, if it does happen we mustn't let it become a thread where boaters are ridiculed for their mishaps, highly unlikely on this forum, I would have thought I just hate it when you see people who have ended up on the Breydon mud or stuck under a bridge, embarrassing enough without others sticking their oar in Grace p,s No, I haven't done any of the above lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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