Hunstanton Lifeboat comes to shore for Flag Day

Hunstanton’s lifesaving boat came to shore last weekend for a special Flag Day event.

On Saturday, the Spirit of West Norfolk and her crew came to the shore to talk about their lifesaving work and to raise money in the process.

But another vessel that joined the Spirit of West Norfolk in 2003, the Hunstanton Flyer, remained out at sea at the weekend.

Members of the public had the opportunity to find out more about how to join the lifeboats as a volunteer.

Their work would be impossible without donations and legacies which help 230 stations around the country.

Lee Torrice, senior lifeboat helm and senior hovercraft commander at Hunstanton RNLI, said: “We’re proud of our vessel and all she’s helped our crew achieve over the years.

“This is only possible because of our supporters both in and around the town and further afield, who give so generously to the charity we’re all part of.

“Your donations on the day will help us to continue saving lives at sea.”

The crew train to meet a number of challenges ranging from people cut off by the tide to assisting vessels.

Hunstanton’s current station opened in 1979, the Spirit of West Norfolk and her predecessors have helped save 140 lives since.