Gary Barlow
Helmsman and Silver Medallist, Cleethorpes lifeboat
"It's like being on a sports team. We have the banter to keep up morale, we train together and we look out for each other. "
Dedicated volunteers arrange and take part in all sorts of enjoyable fundraising activities to boost RNLI funds, including raft races, coffee mornings, suppers, football competitions and sponsored runs.
Click here to find out more about fundraising eventsLifeboats and lifeguards
There are 233 RNLI lifeboat stations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The RNLI also operates seasonal beach lifeguards units throughout the south west of England.
Click here to find out more about lifeboats, lifeguards and stations
