The crew at Poole lifeboat station

Crew:James Haw

Role: ILB Helmsman and ALB Emergency Mechanic
Joined: 1999
Facts: Engineer at the Harbour Commission

James joined the crew in 1999 and after doing a stint as Full time Mechanic and then a short spell as engineer with Sunseekers,he has gone back to where he first started, working alongside "Viney" at the Harbour Commissioners. James will now be seen at the helm of the ILB he did 20 shouts in 2005. James believes that his good looks are marred by an enormous nose, but the rest of us know that it's his sticking out ears and multiple chins. With his brother Mike, he has just become a boat owner and the rest of the crew are looking forward to rescuing them in the not too distant future.

Crew: Stuart Newcombe

Role:  ILB Helmsman and ALB Deputy Second Coxswain
Joined: 2000
Facts:  Powerboat School Principal

Stuart joined the crew in 2000. He is an ILB Helmsman. Stuart runs a Powerboat School out of Davis's Boatyard. He is only seen out socially when his wife is visiting London. Stuart is the stations "training co- ordinater" and is responsible for putting the coloured dots on the training schedule and is very profficient at ticking boxes ! Stuart did 26 shouts in 2005.

Crew: John Vine

Role:  ILB Helmsman and ALB Crew Member
Joined: 2000
Facts:  Crane Driver

John joined the crew in 2000. He has been a crane operator for Poole Harbour Commissioners for 14 years. He was the second busiest crewman with 55 shouts in 2005. He competes with James Haw over who has the biggest nose and has been known to 'lose' his clothing after over socializing. He is also known as "Joanna" least said about that the better !

Crew: Simon (Shag) Mumford

Role:    ILB Mechanic and ALB Crew Member
Joined:2001
Facts: Aux nurse "florence"

Simon joined the Poole Crew after re-locating from Shoreham, where he gained most of his RNLI training (Cheers Shoreham!). His father was a fisherman so, he's been at sea since he was a tot and is a wizard with rope. He's a bit mad and certainly a character but you know where he is because you can usually hear him coming! Simon helps out with the visits as well as being one of the busiest crew. Simon did 42 shouts in 2005.