Yarmouth Life Boat and 75

Scary Des · 01 February 2005, 10:21

Been meaning to post these for sometime, they are taken from the end of Yarmouth pier. My son is helming in the second pic

Des

danny · 05 February 2005, 07:27

Nice pictures Scary Des.

Wants me to stop working here now and come overthere to see if they need anybody.

Dan.

Hightower · 05 February 2005, 12:57

Excellent Pics.

Ian Jones · 06 February 2005, 08:19

Nice Pics!

Ian J

MeMe · 06 February 2005, 13:09

..........publicity shots. Amazing how little down wash is created by the helo, I'd have thought the sea would look far more disturbed, very interesting.

Action Man · 06 February 2005, 14:15

They either try and put you in an air bubble so that the boat is in the un-disturbed water or they use the the wind to place the down draft behind you

Nick Hearne · 10 February 2005, 13:08

Is it just me or have the chaps on the last photo got santa hats on?
Nick

Scary Des · 10 February 2005, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Is it just me or have the chaps on the last photo got santa hats on?
Nick

Yes, traditionally at Christmas time the life boat and a flotilla of boats from Yarmouth and Lymington would go to the needles to give presents to the lighthouse men. Now the light is automated there is little point taking presents so the life boat just goes out for a roar about the Solent And exchanges present with the helo.

My son was lucky enough to get taken this year. He said that unlike a rib he didn’t like the ride although he was impressed by the power, everyone’s a critic.
Des

The Jackeens · 10 February 2005, 16:17

Nice set of photos.

Nice arrangement too !

missus