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I have just heard (i can't guarantee its truth) that last week the search and rescue chopper at Portland has been withdrawn the base is now committed to repairs only!!! if correct this means no permanent Helicopter from way west(i believe Devon)to east of Southampton ( probably Pompey) frightningly this makes the removal 1 of 3 RNLI craft from Poole almost pale into insignificance Harsh but true especially for those of us who had learnt to rely on the attendance of arial assistance at the end of a radio call for the type of help and expertise we do not have The situation of being at sea searching vast areas or checking beaches at the base of cliffs without airborne help is very worrying. the isle of white boats will have "fun" round the needles and over the shingles !!! tight lines to you all & please be safe. Derek.

That is J,C all over, when i say the last time i saw him was diving together at Coverack that was a long way back i was already there staying with another old RNLI friend Ben Roskilly the cox of the coverack boat an ARUN class all weather craft, now that is another story. going to sea in that off the Lizard in shit weather was like nothing else on earth !!! Derek

Looking at the last picture I see that John C was coxing " his" boat on its "last" journey, I bet that hurt,!!! it made me gulp a bit. Derek.

Jim, I bet i am not the only one but yes PLEASE and thank you. Derek

Mr Fox, I and i don't think I would be alone would really appreciate your disclosing the names of club members who consider the RNLI to be a quote "get you home service" Rob, I know that one consideration for replacing the all weather boat was that it was not really suited for harbour work. Jim. the Atlantic and the ''D'' class boats are far from being "rubber flipping dinghys" as i am sure the hundreds of people saved by one would say. Derek Tight lines and safe boating to you all.

just looked at the RNLI Poole website, cracking coveridge of the early days. looked at the crew to see the cox John Clarke last time i saw him was many years ago when we where at Coverack on a diving holiday brings back a lot of memories must try to get in touch with him, and Ron Turner rings a bell. Derek.

Not RNLI but the first rescue boat at mudeford was a pulling boat belonging to Ken dereham his first success was a rescue in the run in 1936 it is now hoisted into the roof of Mudeford station for all to see The fishermans dock boat house was derelict or close to it for a long time and was used by the Poole fishing community for storing gear it was not closed to make a museum it was closed because there was no boat to put in it!! you can be very sure about Mudeford and its considerable history. One other point the Poole boat was not moved to the new "site" on the quay it took over a seldom used police boat mooring I am curious about your dates---of 1974 date of RNLI coming to Poole and its boat operating from lilliput until 1989 and then on to the quay berth nearly 20 yrs. but then lets not quible eh. not sure about Poole. but then my Certificate of service only covers 1970 to 1985 a few yrs missing but so ? Derek

To be honest poole only got a boat when RNLI hq was moved down from London and the mechanic training was moved over from the Isle of white all a long time ago now but happy memories---------no health and safety and no fuss good regional inspectors whose life had been spent at sea. the IRB where built at the old Boreham wood film studio's The Atlantic 21 rib was still a dream of Atlantic college The first one was delivered to Mudeford for a fortnights testing which was done by myself & Ken Derham & his son Vic and of course the Mudeford fishermen had a play (so to speak) Most of us did not really like the RIB especialy from the launching point of view. and the Run, its bar, the bar along the High-cliff beach, H and S have now decreed a tractor must launch and retreive (i suppose they meant at high/water) A little piece of history which i thought might interest you ; in my time in the boat as crew, mechanic. then helm, gives the figure of 162 lives rescued. that does not give figures for fatalities recovered all of which where so so sad. DEREK

Great club Sam, The best, Derek V

absolutely superb, it says it all, and its funny, on the serious side it concerns me that if she wins the election this "woman" will be the leader of the "free"world, if she loses,the alternative is terrifying i am so glad i am in my 80th year. Derek.

Royal, no mail for me bastard

it brings back lots of memories it was just like that 60 yrs ago NOT !!!! boot neck boot neck can't catch me hello royal can't you run fast DEREK

there is no saving you brian, you are worse than i am but long may it be so derek

why do people do this shit!!! I hope their f****n rabbits die derek

What a crying shame. Derek,

No jim it"s just me age . tight lines derek.

Bloody hell Jim are the stacks gold plated, and does that include helicopter service from home to facility and back again? Derek

I would be amazed if you got them home Tony. Derek.

OOOOH AAAAAAH Roby thrown a wobbly who has pinched his dummy. Derek Just had another thought Rob, I suppose the house of commons is full of ""administrators"" oh well never mind eh.

HELP Again lads please. whenever i press the like button the ""like this tag"" comes up ""don't like this"" and changes colour any advice as there is nothing and nobody in this club i don't like. Derek.

does anyone know where i can purchase some metal garden furniture without having to re-mortgage house deirek

Martin, the saying is tight lines not tight ropes however if you or anyone ever needs u/w camera with its own tv give me a shout. my diving days are long gone but if you do know someone with an admiralty pattern 6 bolt seibe gormans helmet and a suit, NO LEAKS IN THE CRUTCH i am your man, oh and we will need 2 men to turn the handles on the air pump 25 revs per min and a tender, NOT !! just showing my age fair sea and a following wind to all Derek

Many thanks to all who contributed to the bbq especialy Martin and Veronica and ""cooks"" who as usual exelled themselvs marvelous can't wait for next year from a still "stuffed" Derek (codpiece)

Hi Rob, Might just as well!!!!!!!