19 February 2017 Bude RNLI rescue Water Craft training

photo_camera By Ian Foster local_offer Photography | RNLI | Bude RNLI | Training

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

Bude RNLI is one of a small number of lifeboat stations that operate rescue water craft as well as lifeboats.

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

I went over to Bude on a cold and misty Sunday water to watch the volunteer crew and lifeguards traing.

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

Situated on Summerleaze beach, Bude Lifeboat Station launch straight from the beach into breaking surf.

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

This is why the volunteer crews use Rescue Water Craft to support thier D Class inshore lifeboat.

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

This morning's training was planned to take advantage of the forcasted strong surf conditions.

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

19 February 2017 - Bude RNLI Rescue Water Craft training © Ian Foster / fozimage

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