RNLI 200 Voices

92. 140 too many: Guy Addington

Around 140 people drown in UK and Irish waters each year. Guy Addington MBE explains the RNLI’s efforts to reduce that number 
Sadly, drowning isn’t something that only happens at sea – rivers and inland waterways claim lives too. Which is why the RNLI has five inland lifeboat stations and another four on the Thames. Regional Water Safety Lead – and RNLI Margate Helm – Guy Addington highlights the charity’s measures to reduce the number of fatalities, such as the throwline initiative.  
Guy attended the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Hear him talk also about that moving experience, and about a downright brutal one – showering outside in cold water for a whole year. Why did he do such a thing? 
200 Voices is produced by <a href="https://www.adventurousaudio.co.uk/">Adventurous Audio</a> for the RNLI
Interview by the RNLI's Darren Crew
Soundtrack composed and performed by <a href="https://www.jonnicholls.com/">Jon Nicholls</a>
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Discover how the RNLI - the charity that saves lives at sea - has been saving and changing lives since 1824. You’ll hear the voices of brave lifesavers, grateful survivors, selfless volunteers, kind supporters, fascinating experts and more, all sharing their own special RNLI stories.