The lifeboat had been tasked to go to the aid of seven casualties cut off by the tide at Worms Head Rhossili. The lifeboat had to contend with a very strong swell and high wave conditions in going to Worms Head where the 7 students had been cut off by the rising tide.
The students had made an initial attempt to cross the water and had turned back. The lifeboat crew assessed the conditions and made and executed a plan to take the students back to the mainland two at a time. The series of transfers was completed successfully and is an example of the excellent seamanship of the crew.
The Commendation also recorded that “Throughout the service, you demonstrated excellent courage, perseverance, and teamwork. Your ongoing determination and commitment to saving lives at sea are greatly appreciated.”
The letters of Commendation were presented to the crew by the President of the Station, Sir Bob Hastie.
Lawrie Grove, Lifeboat Operations Manager of the lifeboat station, said:
“The presentation had been kept under wraps and was a complete surprise to the three of them. The rescue was a difficult and challenging one where they needed all of their skills and training.
“We are extremely proud of them. It is a measure of their down-to-earth nature and humility that the crew were keen to stress that they are part of a team at the station and could not do their job without the support and hard work of everyone at the station.”
[Lead image RNLI Lifeboats]
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