Surviving the Storms Extraordinary Stories of Courage and Compassion at Sea

"Everything changed when he uttered the words, 'There's water in the engine, the engine has stopped.'

Surviving the Storms is a captivating collection of firsthand accounts of the extraordinary rescue missions conducted by the heroic RNLI lifesavers. Through blow-by-blow descriptions of the most dramatic rescues of the past two decades, readers experience the heart-wrenching and life-affirming moments alongside the lifesavers. In the face of life-threatening decisions, fierce conditions, and difficult situations, we witness the optimism, passion, and courage of the volunteer crews and lifeguards.

These remarkable stories exemplify bravery, jeopardy, and an unwavering commitment to battling nature's forces to save lives. The volunteers of the RNLI are the backbone of the organization - ordinary people who do the truly extraordinary. Together, they form one big crew, comprising men, women, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers, all dedicated to protecting perfect strangers."