Our Crew

Founder crew member of Humber Rescue after several years in the Auxiliary Coast Guard. He has been a film maker and camera man and is now a hotelier.

Dave has over 40 years experience of the River Humber, having spent 5 years as a Pilot apprentice, starting in 1966 and 20 years in the Merchant Navy. He has been a member of Humber Rescue since 1989. Dave started off as crew number 11 and is now crew number 1.

Martin joined in late 1994. He became a trustee in 2005. Despite being the oldest crew member, Martin is still one of the fittest. He is currently employed as a lecturer at Hull College.

Ian joined in 1993. He is employed as a Manufacturing Technician at a local factory. Ian has worked his way through the ranks at Humber Rescue to become the Head Crewman and Coxswain. Ian has qualified as a Powerboat Instructor and is qualifed to teach Powerboat Level 1, Powerboat Level 2, the safety boat course. Both inland and coastal courses.

Mark is employed as a mobile vehicle mechanic for prestigious cars. He is a boat owner and his family have all been members of Brough Yacht Club. He therefore has a lot of experience of the rivers in the region. He has been a member of Humber Rescue since the early 1990's.

Marcus joined in 2003. He was a Radio Operator in the RAF for 13 years and is has been a Police Officer for the past 9 years. He has skills in radio operations and first aid. He has recently taken on a joint training role and Health and Safety role in Humber Rescue.

Joined in 2008 after attending a whale stranding incident with Humber Rescue in his previous capacity as regional coordinator for British Divers Marine Life Rescue. Employed locally as a project manager with an extensive background in ICT. Alan is a qualified Powerboat instructor and can teach the Powerboat level 1 and 2 courses as well as the safety boat course.

Graham joined in September 2006 and is currently employed as an Aerospace Engineer. He has a keen interest in boats and currently restoring a 1943 Naval Launch.

Tony's role with Humber Rescue is to look after the personal protection equipment (ppe). Tony joined in early 2006 and has a passion for boating and the water. He has been a BSAC diver for several years where he gained his diver coxswain award.

Simeon has qualified as a Powerboat Instructor and is qualifed to teach Powerboat Level 1, Powerboat Level 2, the safety boat course. Both inland and coastal courses.

Has been a volunteer crew member since 2008. Currently employed as a programme manager for a youth development charity. As an Instructor in outdoor education and an expedition leader Pete has travelled the world extensively. Pete is a qualified Powerboat instructor and can teach the Powerboat level 1 and 2 courses as well as the safety boat course.

Mike joined in summer 2006. He grew up with a boating family and a love for the sea. "As a full time engineer and crew with Humber Rescue there is not a lot of spare time but it's worth it."

Richard works as a gas engineer and joined Humber Rescue 3 years ago. He is himself a boat owner and he is currently restoring an old lifeboat.

Rob works as a Ship Surveyor. Rob has been with Humber Rescue for 2 years and uses his wealth of knowledge to help in Humber Rescue operations.

Simon joined Humber Rescue in May 2011. Currently works for BAE Systems as an Aircraft Fitter.

Dale has been a member of Humber Rescue since August 2010. He is a qualified chemical engineer with four years experience he now works for Fenners.

“My hubby Graham joined the crew and I soon became involved in Fundraising as I realised how valuable Humber Rescue is to the local area.”

Sara joined Humber Rescue in July 2011. She is currently employed as a Primary School Teacher in Hull.