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 | The lifeboat is crewed by a team of 4 when it puts to sea. The helmsman drives the boat and is in command of all aspects of its operation. Behind the helm sits the navigator, who assists the helm in reaching the casualty location, and is also responsible for maintaining the often busy radio communications with the Boathouse, Coastguard teams, Helicopter, other Lifeboats, and the casualty. The remaining 2 crew assist in the rescue as directed by the Helm undertaking a wide range of tasks from swimming ashore to administer emergency First Aid, to anchoring the lifeboat and rigging tows to stricken vessels. |
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Simon Sparrow
Senior Cox (Landscape Gardener) |
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Phil Shepperd
Second Cox (Independent Consultant - Coastal Science Ltd) www.coastalscience.co.uk |
Joined crew in 2003,
Helmsman in 2007 and 2nd
Cox in 2009.
Interest beyond lifeboat and work include classic bikes (1956 BSA 650cc and 1960 Triumph 200cc) and Camping / kayaking with my family. |
Helmsmen
| Mark Williams
(Council Worker) |
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| Mark Roden
(Civil & Structural Engineer) (Environment Agency) |
Joined the
crew - February 2004
I met Phil Shepperd in hospital whilst our respective wives were in labour! He later mentioned the Lifeboat, an ambition I have carried with me since my teenage days on the North coast of Ireland as a dedicated surfer. Thankfully I have never needed the services of a lifeboat, but then you never know when you might! I wanted to give something back and I thank my wife Lisa and our 3 young kids, Corey, D'Arcy and Orla for allowing me. Love Sidmouth and love being in, on, or under the sea whenever I can. |
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Glyn Jones
(Engraver)
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Joined Sidmouth lifeboat in January 2008
I live in Branscombe but have a shop in Sidmouth where I engrave personalised gifts. I got involved with Sidmouth lifeboat in 2008 through a friend on the crew and I have really loved it. |
Senior Crew
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Simon Priestley
(Technical Solutions Manager) |
Joined Sidmouth lifeboat in
2005.
Manages a small team who provide I.T / Telecoms consultancy, development and support to a major Property Services Company
I
moved to Sidmouth from Yorkshire with my wife Jo in early 2005. One of
our main objectives when we moved here was to get involved with the
community. I saw an advert in the Sidmouth Herald requesting
volunteers to help with manning the lifeboat shop and decided to pop
down and see what it was all about. Having chatted to a few of the
volunteers I was persuaded to train as boat crew instead! - I have 1
son, 1 dog, 1 cat and 3 ducks!
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Crew
| Bob Bursden
(Fireman) |
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| Phil Marish
(Builder) |
Joined Sidmouth Lifeboat in September 2006
Born in East Budleigh. Moved to Sidmouth January 1995 after marring a Sidmouth lass. Builder during day light hours. Have a wife, 2 children, cat and Alfie the dog. Decided to join the Lifeboat in September 2006 because my daughter joined the sailing club. I have always had a keen interest in the sea which starting while working on the trawlers out of Exmouth docks. I have learnt many new skills, and find my role as Tractor Driver and Boat crew very rewarding. |
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| Adam Davis (Student Paramedic) |
Joined Sidmouth lifeboat in 2006 I spend my working days/nights traveling around Devon/Dorset/Somerset attending a variety of emergency incidents. I joined the crew in late 2006 and enjoy my time here. Any spare time I have is either spent studying, cycling and spending time with my daughter and my girlfriend. |
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Dan Green
(Builder) |
Joined Sidmouth lifeboat in 2008
Dan is a self-employed builder in Sidmouth and enjoys canoeing and other outdoor pursuits - especially with his son, Jacob, restoring classic cars and has always been proud of his allotment and his prize winning marrows. |
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Naomi Firth
(Waste Management Officer) (East Devon District Council) |
I joined the crew in October 2009. I moved to Devon in August 2009 for a job, the sea and the countryside. I work as a Waste Management Officer for East Devon District Council and part of the team running the refuse and recycling service across East Devon. I first visited the lifeboat station when delivering a recycling box and I walked out with an application form to join the crew! I love the training and getting involved whether at sea or in the boathouse. There's always something going on, always something new to learn and it's fun to hang out with a great group of guys. When I'm not working I like to travel when I can, enjoy biking, walking and pottering in my garden. |
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Alex Goodall
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Joined Sidmouth Lifeboat in October 2009.
Enjoying the tranquility of Sidmouth having moved from London in 2009.
Now living with my girlfriend in the town centre and keeping fit at
the College gym. Privileged to be part of a great lifeboat team.
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| Guy Russell
(Working in Shiver, a water sports and outdoor shop in Sidmouth.) |
Joined Sidmouth Lifeboat in June 2010
I am a Sidmouth local through and through and have called it home all my life. I have grown up in the sea with surfing being my main passion. I have traveled extensively chasing waves and am very confident in the water. I have spent many years working in and around the world of water sports and water safety from teaching surfing and working as a beach lifeguard in the uk and Australia. I have experience in sailing and boats from college and work. I am currently working in shiver, a water sports and outdoor shop in Sidmouth. We also supply rescue equipment to a huge variety of people from London fire brigade to Bear Grylls.
I have recently been working with Rig systems who are specialists in
technical rescue and the London fire brigade and have been trained as
a swift water and flood rescue technician.
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Guy Bennett
(Student/Landscaper)
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Joined Sidmouth lifeboat in 2010
I have recently finished my A-levels, and currently working for a
local landscape gardener. I spend as much time as I can surfing,
fishing, biking and running! I love the sea and I am looking to extend
this by studying Ocean Science at Plymouth University. |
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