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18 October 2011
It’s loud and clear who the new Coxswain is at Dover
Dover’s RNLI lifeboat has a new Coxswain. Mark Finnis, better known to the crew as Foggy, has been approved by the Institution to be the latest Coxswain at Dover.
Mark joined the Dover lifeboat crew in 1999 whilst working as a postman and enjoyed it so much that when the chance came in 2003 to become a full time lifeboatman on the River Thames he leapt at it. Since then he has amassed a great deal of experience working at Chiswick, the second busiest lifeboat station in the country, and as a volunteer crew member at Dover on one of the RNLI’s busiest all-weather lifeboats.
Nicknamed Foggy due to his loud booming voice, Mark was born in Dover and currently lives in Whitfield with wife Leanne and their two children Georgia and Aaron. He became one of Dover lifeboat station’s Deputy Coxswains in May 2007 after undertaking many courses and examinations to ensure his competence in seamanship, navigation, search and rescue and first aid.
Mark will continue to work his shifts at Chiswick but seafarers using our local waters should not worry. Each time he leaves town the Dover lifeboat will be in the safe hands of the Station’s Deputy Coxswains.
Mark Finnis said: “As a Dovorian I'm really proud to accept the role of Dover Coxswain and my part in keeping safe the people who work, play or travel around our local coastline.“
Dover Lifeboat Operations Manager, Peter White said: “On behalf of Dover Lifeboat we are delighted that Mark has been appointed as Coxswain to Dover Lifeboat. He has always been a great asset to the station and it is most gratifying to see a local man taking the helm.”
RNLI Divisional Inspector Andrew Ashton said: “I am delighted that Mark has agreed to become volunteer Coxswain at Dover. He has great experience with the RNLI both at Dover and his work on the River Thames. I look forward to seeing him helping the other volunteer crew members at Dover continue to develop their skills and remain a potent search and rescue asset in the busy Dover Strait.”
Report and Picture by Martin Collins RNLI : see also the thread in the Forum.
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It's on the thread Our MP Charlie Elphicke.
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http://www.doverforum.com/letters/viewtopic.php?id=8405
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This week, Dover Marina hosted a courageous sailor, Oliver Rofix. On 28 March this year, having survived leukaemia following a bone marrow transplant, 26 year old Oliver set off from St Katherine’s Dock in London to sail his boat, the Jolly Olly, around the coastline of the UK.
His aim was to make an overnight stop every day at an en-route harbour in order to raise awareness of the Antony Nolan Trust and to recruit 40 new potential life-saving donors within his own 18-25 year old male target group.
Olly, who spent the night very recently at Dover Marina has received good luck wishes from a variety of celebrities including Dawn French and David Suchet, further highlighting his campaign said:
“I am most grateful to the Port of Dover for providing me with a complimentary berth in its marina for my stay in this historic Port, giving me an opportunity to raise awareness of the reasons for my journey around the British Isles. I wouldn't be here without my donor and the support of family, friends and the various organisations dedicated to defeating this terrible illness.”
Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive, Port of Dover said: “We were delighted to provide this brave young man with a berth in our marina. Oliver is an inspiration in showing how a bone marrow transplant can lead to a fulfilling and active life. We are proud to play a small part in helping him in his campaigning for the Antony Nolan Trust."
It’s loud and clear who the new Coxswain is at Dover
... it’s Foggy!
Dover’s RNLI lifeboat has a new Coxswain. Mark Finnis, better known to the crew as Foggy, has been approved by the Institution to be the latest Coxswain at Dover.
Mark joined the Dover lifeboat crew in 1999 whilst working as a postman and enjoyed it so much that when the chance came in 2003 to become a full time lifeboatman on the River Thames he leapt at it. Since then he has amassed a great deal of experience working at Chiswick, the second busiest lifeboat station in the country, and as a volunteer crew member at Dover on one of the RNLI’s busiest all-weather lifeboats.
Nicknamed Foggy due to his loud booming voice, Mark was born in Dover and currently lives in Whitfield with wife Leanne and their two children Georgia and Aaron. He became one of Dover lifeboat station’s Deputy Coxswains in May 2007 after undertaking many courses and examinations to ensure his competence in seamanship, navigation, search and rescue and first aid.
Mark will continue to work his shifts at Chiswick but seafarers using our local waters should not worry. Each time he leaves town the Dover lifeboat will be in the safe hands of the Station’s Deputy Coxswains.
Mark Finnis said: “As a Dovorian I'm really proud to accept the role of Dover Coxswain and my part in keeping safe the people who work, play or travel around our local coastline.“
Dover Lifeboat Operations Manager, Peter White said: “On behalf of Dover Lifeboat we are delighted that Mark has been appointed as Coxswain to Dover Lifeboat. He has always been a great asset to the station and it is most gratifying to see a local man taking the helm.”
RNLI Divisional Inspector Andrew Ashton said: “I am delighted that Mark has agreed to become volunteer Coxswain at Dover. He has great experience with the RNLI both at Dover and his work on the River Thames. I look forward to seeing him helping the other volunteer crew members at Dover continue to develop their skills and remain a potent search and rescue asset in the busy Dover Strait.”
Report and Picture by Martin Collins RNLI : see also the thread in the Forum.
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See the latest communication from Charlie Elphicke MP in our Forum...Just in...on our relationship with the EU plus....
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It's on the thread Our MP Charlie Elphicke.
This is the link directly to the thread if preferred, item itself on page 3 of thread.
http://www.doverforum.com/letters/viewtopic.php?id=8405
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"Help me inspire others to fight cancer" says Oliver.
PORT OF DOVER WELCOMES BRAVE MARINER.
This week, Dover Marina hosted a courageous sailor, Oliver Rofix. On 28 March this year, having survived leukaemia following a bone marrow transplant, 26 year old Oliver set off from St Katherine’s Dock in London to sail his boat, the Jolly Olly, around the coastline of the UK.
His aim was to make an overnight stop every day at an en-route harbour in order to raise awareness of the Antony Nolan Trust and to recruit 40 new potential life-saving donors within his own 18-25 year old male target group.
Olly, who spent the night very recently at Dover Marina has received good luck wishes from a variety of celebrities including Dawn French and David Suchet, further highlighting his campaign said:
“I am most grateful to the Port of Dover for providing me with a complimentary berth in its marina for my stay in this historic Port, giving me an opportunity to raise awareness of the reasons for my journey around the British Isles. I wouldn't be here without my donor and the support of family, friends and the various organisations dedicated to defeating this terrible illness.”
Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive, Port of Dover said: “We were delighted to provide this brave young man with a berth in our marina. Oliver is an inspiration in showing how a bone marrow transplant can lead to a fulfilling and active life. We are proud to play a small part in helping him in his campaigning for the Antony Nolan Trust."