It houses two lifeboats, one a \u00a32.1 million all-weather boat named Nora Stachura, Nora Stachura was a lady whose legacy paid for the purchase of this Shannon – Class, beach launchable lifeboat.<\/p>\n St Ives is the first station in Cornwall to receive this type of lifeboat, which says a lot about the need for high technology rapid emergency responses in and around the county.<\/p>\n Capable of 25 knots and powered by water jets she can achieve high speed, be used in any weather and will turn herself back over if she capsizes. Things have moved on since the days of paddling out to assist those in need.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The other is an inshore lifeboat called Donald Dean, it has its own mobile launch and recovery system with a top speed of 25 knots and fuel capacity to operate for 3 hours at maximum speed. She comes into her own in searches and rescues in the surf, shallow waters and confined locations, so important for Cornwall and it\u2019s rugged coastline of caves and rock pools.<\/p>\n The RNLI is a charity that saves lives at sea as well as inland, at times of flood. There\u2019s been a lifeboat station at St Ives since 1840 and one local family, in particular, holds a tradition of coxswain (pronounced Coxon!) or skipper of the lifeboat.<\/p>\n The Cocking family name is synonymous with the St Ives lifeboats<\/strong>, and Rob Cocking has followed in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, father and brother as coxswain. All of which would have trained at the dedicated lifeboat college in Poole.<\/p>\n The crew come from all walks of life but share one thing, they are on hand always to drop everything and rescue lives. So enjoy the water in the safest ways possible even though the lifeboat crew are there for us all they\u2019d much rather they didn\u2019t have to meet us. You can discover tips on how to be safe in the sea here: https:\/\/rnli.org\/safety<\/a><\/p>\n The Lifeboat Station opens up to the public from April onwards and holds an annual fundraising event in August, where there is lots of fun to be had.<\/p>\n Check their website for further news. Inside the station, you can have a close-up view of the boats and digest the many years of history all around the station.<\/p>\n A great way to get some new perspectives and understanding of St.Ives relationship with the sea, its people and community spirit.<\/p>\n![\"RNLI](\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2018\/02\/rnli-st-ives-lifeboat-alarm-bell.jpg\")
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