St Ives Lifeboat Volunteer Paul Le Bas Achieves Lifeboat Navigator Status

St Ives RNLI is celebrating a significant achievement within its volunteer team. Paul Le Bas, a dedicated member of the crew, has successfully qualified as an All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) Navigator after investing considerable personal time in studying and training.

A Pivotal Role in Search and Rescue

The navigator role is crucial for every ALB launch and exercise, requiring extensive training and expertise. Paul demonstrated his proficiency in SAR (search and rescue) navigation, showcasing his skills with complex charts, radar, AIS, GPS, buoyage, passage planning, and search patterns. His advanced knowledge of local waters was also a key factor in his qualification.

Adding to an Impressive Volunteer Portfolio

Paul’s new qualification adds to his existing roles within the St Ives RNLI, where he already serves as a crew member for both the all weather lifeboat and the inshore lifeboat. His achievement highlights the high standards required for such an essential position and underscores the dedication of RNLI volunteers.

Celebrating Volunteer Dedication

The team at St Ives RNLI expressed their excitement and pride in Paul’s accomplishment. Volunteers are the backbone of the RNLI, performing extraordinary tasks to save lives at sea. Paul’s success is a testament to the commitment and hard work of these volunteers, who play a vital role in the organisation’s lifesaving efforts.

St Ives RNLI continues to rely on the dedication of its volunteers to perform critical search and rescue missions, ensuring the safety of those at sea.