About this book
'There's water in the engine,' he said. 'The engine has stopped.'
This changed everythingā¦
Surviving the Storms brings together incredible first-hand accounts of rescues carried out by the remarkable RNLI lifesavers.
In this collection of heart-wrenching and life-affirming missions, we hear blow-by-blow descriptions of some of the most dramatic rescues from the last twenty years. We experience these through the eyes of the lifesavers as they must make life-or-death decisions, face fierce conditions and tackle difficult and dangerous situations. But we also see the optimism, passion and courage that is crucial to a successful rescue, and experience the genuine joy felt by the volunteer crews and lifeguards in being a part of something so important.
Each remarkable story is one of bravery, jeopardy and an unrelenting commitment to battling the forces of nature and saving every life. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the RNLI ā men, women, husbands, wives, fathers and mothers, all forming one big crew determined to protect perfect strangers. They are ordinary peopleĀ doing the truly extraordinary.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Note to Readers
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by HRH The Duke of Kent
- Introduction by Mark Dowie, Chief Executive of the RNLI
- 1. A Leap of Faith: Mark Criddle, Torbay 2008
- 2. Peril at Skerryvore: David MacLellan, Islay 2016
- 3. Furthest Limits: Mark Taylor-Gregg, Tynemouth 2015
- 4. Point of No Return: Darren Harcus, Lerwick 2017
- 5. A Lifeguardās Honour: Sophie Grant-Crookston, Perranporth 2006
- 6. Drama at the Breakwater: Dave Riley, Eastbourne 2002
- 7. Reason to Recover: Roger Jackson, Exmouth 2011
- 8. Race Against the Tide: Anthony Chambers, Portrush 2009
- 9. Storm on the Sandbanks: Aileen Jones, Porthcawl 2004
- 10. Mayday at the Harbourās Mouth: Dean Hegarty, Castletownbere 2018
- 11. Trapped by the Tide: Vicky Murphy, St Agnes 2009
- Acknowledgements
- Picture Section
- About the Publisher