Home News Services Boats Crew Appeal History Links Videos Visits Contacts			This is our ILB, Barry Lazell. She is the latest version of the D-class design which has been evolving since the early 60's. The new boat is faster and more manoeuvrable, as well as being better equipped.
			She is powered by a 50hp engine and can reach speeds of up to 30 knots in the right conditions.
			For casualties, the boat carries an extensive first aid kit, Oxygen, a stretcher, spare lifejackets and clothing, stiff necks for spinal injuries and thermal hoods to prevent heat loss.
			In addition she carries searchlights, binoculars, night vision, and 2 VHF radios. The new Northstar GPS navigator gives us full charts for the entire area at the touch of a button, plotting our position as we go.
			If a D-class should capsize, it is righted manually by the crew. This is something we practice regularly. Quicktime movie