Selsey's RNLI Lifesavers Kristina And Emily Recognised As Part Of Mother’s Day Lifeboat Initiative

RNLI/Max GilliganKristina and Emily preparing to launch the D class at Selsey

Mothers who are also RNLI volunteers are being celebrated across the South Coast this week.

In Sussex, Selsey RNLI has two mums on its lifeboat crew.

Kristina Staples and Emily Sharman both volunteer on the station’s lifeboats.

Kristina has been volunteering as shore crew at Selsey RNLI for over 11 years and joined the lifeboat crew two years ago.

Kristina is celebrating her second Mother’s Day.

Emily Sharman, volunteer lifeboat crew at Selsey RNLI, said:

"After joining the RNLI a year ago, my two children (who are 3 and 5) have been excited about my volunteering.

"They enjoy seeing the lifeboats launch on exercise and often ask what I learnt on the boat after a training session.

"When the pager goes off and I’m shooting out the door they shout “Go Mummy!"