RNLI Pwllheli’s volunteer crew celebrate the passing out of their full-time coxswain, Tomos Moore, who after months of training and some intensive assessments, has officially passed out.
Tomos, 29, joined the RNLI at Pwllheli in 2011 aged 17 as a volunteer crew member on the Mersey all-weather lifeboat and the D-class inshore lifeboat. During the 11 years on the station as a volunteer, he trained to be an all-weather lifeboat crewman and mechanic while working full-time as a theater technician at Pontio in Bangor.
In 2021, after a comprehensive recruitment process, Tomos was appointed full time Coxswain/Engineer at RNLI Pwllheli when he became a Trainee Coxswain and, with the help of Volunteer Crews, Fleet Staff Coxswains and Staff regional, he was able to progress intensively. at the train station. During this period, Tomos completed several training courses at Poole, such as boat handling, as well as hours at sea on the station’s Shannon on exercises.
To pass out, Tomos underwent a series of assessments over a two-day period, including search and rescue, navigation command and emergency procedures, which were assessed by a regional trainer evaluator. .
Tomos commented: “My dad Clive was on the lifeboat crew for 38 years and was also a volunteer coxswain so I was brought up with the RNLI being an integral part of everyday life.”
Tomos continued, “I look forward to getting on the lifeboat as a coxswain, enjoying what the role has to offer while continuing to develop my skills and knowledge by gaining experience over time. time. Life with the RNLI is very fulfilling. I love the role and no two days are alike. I would say to anyone who might be interested in joining the RNLI team – whether as a crew or supporting our work through fundraising – don’t hesitate. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the station and a strong team that can help you in your RNLI career, whether as a volunteer shore crew or if you aspire to be a helmsman.
Lee Firman, RNLI Area Rescue Manager for North Wales, said: “Congratulations Tomos. This is a fantastic achievement and it is thanks to the hard work and effort of Tomos and the team of volunteers who all played a part in his passing. Tomos has demonstrated that he is worthy of the appointment which is an important position at the RNLI Pwllheli’
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact RNLI Pwllheli Lifesaving Station on 01758 613848
Notes to Editor
Attached are photos of:
- Tomos Moore aboard the RNLI Pwllheli Shannon all-weather lifeboat. Credit: RNLI Pwllheli/Elizabeth Perry
- Clive and Tomos Moore standing in front of the RNLI Pwllheli Shannon all-weather lifeboat. Credit: RNLI Pwllheli/Elizabeth Perry
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