Cromer RNLI appoints new President

Following the death of former president Tony Webster last year the Station has elected long standing volunteer Derek Hinds to take on the volunteer role at the Station.

Derek said: "I am extremely proud to have been elected as President of Cromer RNLI. I would like to thank the volunteer management and crew in placing the station's confidence and trust in me to serve as president.

"I know that I follow in the footsteps of the late Tony Webster and previously Doctor Barclay who both gave wonderful service over many years to the station.

"I will give my full commitment in promoting the station's excellent work in saving lives at sea. I always quote 'only the tide is certain to return to shore' and it is important that we make sure that the best lifeboats, equipment and training are available to ensure they return to shore safely."

Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) John Redmond said: "On behalf of everyone at Cromer RNLI I would like to say a warm welcome to Derek. We are grateful that he has taken over this role replacing the late Tony Webster.

"Derek is well known to the station having been a volunteer for many years and he will be a great asset to the Cromer RNLI family."

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Key facts about Cromer RNLI

The Cromer Lifeboat Station was established in 1804 and was not taken over by the Institution from the Norfolk Shipwreck Association until 1857. Since 1923 there have been two lifeboats at Cromer, and currently there is a D Class inshore boat and Tamar all-weather lifeboat. The outstanding figure in the history of Cromer is Henry George Blogg who became a member of the Cromer crew in 1894 at the age of 18. He was coxswain from 1909-1947. During his 53 years as a lifeboat crew member, the Cromer lifeboats had been on service 387 times and rescued 873 lives. His record is without equal in the history of the Institution. No lifeboat crew member has received so many decorations for gallantry.

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