Peel Lifeboat Station marked International Women’s Day by toasting Chloe Spooner on qualifying as Coxswain for its Shannon-class lifeboat.
The first female Coxswain at Peel, Chloe joined the RNLI when she still in Sixth Form.
At 27 she is is one of the youngest women in the RNLI to become a Shannon Coxswain
The station said: “As coxswain, she will be in command of the lifeboat, whether on exercise or conducting search and rescue operations, taking responsibility for the safety of casualties and crew.
“Achieving her goal has meant many months of study, intense training and assessment for Chloe.
“While she supports her fellow crew members as the station’s Training Coordinator, Chloe has similarly enjoyed their help and encouragement along her journey.”
The station also thanked the many other women who volunteer their skills, time and enthusiasm to Peel Lifeboat from fundraisers, shop workers, Water Safety Officer and shore crew – which includes two SLARS drivers, a head launcher and another in training.
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