Coming from a seaport, Fleetwood in Lancashire, I well remember the maroons going off to call out the lifeboat – you could hear them all across the town. This was in the days before mobile phones, bleepers etc .
I’ve just been informed starts this coming Tuesday 20:00 BBC 2 – a recommended programme for all who go out on/ in the water.
Ordinary everyday people, volunteering on our behalf and never judging those they rescue, doing amazing things.