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Solent Rescue is an independent inshore rescue lifeboat, not run by the RNLI, based at Lepe Country Park south of the New Forest, on the north shore of the Solent in the county of Hampshire in England.
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Description
This small independent rescue organisation was set up in 1971 as a beach rescue unit, and has now developed into a full lifeboat station. The organisation operate within a specified area as agreed with Her Majesty's Coastguard. This covers 33 square miles (85 km2) of water and spans from Cowes in the Central Solent to Hurst Castle in the western fringes of this inshore waterway. Solent Rescue is one of seven independent lifeboats who make up the Solent Sea Rescue Organisation; each of these units have equipment that is tailor-made or selected for their unique areas of operation.
Developments and improvements
During 2011 and 2012, alterations were undertaken at Solent Rescue. During this time, the following assets were replaced:
During 2016 and onwards
Solent Rescue has now ordered a 9 metre cabin lifeboat which will allow crew to head out in almost all weather states.
Furthermore, additional support assets will be purchased with the aim to be able to utilize these to assist in times of inland flooding within Hampshire.