by sumner lifeboat crew | May 8, 2019 | Coastguard Sumner News
On 3 May Sumner Lifeboat acted as safety boat for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter doing winch training with the fishing vessel Frontier. We got to see close up the awesome skills required by both helicopter and Frontier crews to safely transfer persons between chopper...
by sumner lifeboat crew | May 8, 2019 | Coastguard Sumner News
Sumner Lifeboat Institution continued its tradition of joining the ANZAC Day Parade in Sumner. This year eleven crew, from trainees to veterans with over forty years lifeboat service, took part in the parade – proudly representing both SLBI and the community....
by sumner lifeboat crew | Mar 13, 2005 | Coastguard Sumner News
Hamilton Jet Rescue is a purpose-designed surf rescue boat, water jet powered and with closed cell foam fendering. Hamilton Jet Rescue has played a key role in SLBI’s ability to respond to surf and inshore rescues since its delivery in 2005. This article by Paul...
