The Lifeboat Enthusiasts’ Society brings together all those with a keen interest in lifeboats, the lifeboat service and sea rescue. The LBES exists to support the RNLI and provide an interchange of information between the RNLI and members, many of whom serving members of the RNLI and other international SAR organsitions, on the many different aspects of lifeboats, past, present and future.
Founded in 1964, the LBES has a thriving membership which includes serving or former RNLI management, crew, station supporters, staff, fundraisers and everyone who has an interest in the history of the RNLI, modern developments, memorabilia, collecting, lifeboat modelling, owning.