Jason Hobbs is retiring as lifeboat operations manager at St Peter Port RNLI after three years of voluntary service.
Mr Hobbs took on the position in April 2022 and has led the service through major moments such as the 200th anniversary of the charity.
He also oversaw the introduction of the new Atlantic class lifeboat which was named after his great uncle Harold Hobbs.
Mr Hobbs met dignitaries including King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their 2024 visit to the island, and appeared in a BBC documentary honoring lifeboat crews’ work during WWII.
This was on top of day-to-day duties including managing and training crew, complying with policies, and maintaining relations with the public and community.
Mr Hobbs said he had made “lifelong friends” at the station and said it is “ready for the next chapter”.
He will be replaced in the interim by Richard Evans who is also the station treasurer.
Tom Mansell, Regional Operations Lead, thanked Jason for his contribution.
“Jason has been a dedicated leader during his time in the role as LOM at St Peter Port, guiding the station through several significant milestones and events,” he said.
“We are grateful for his commitment and dedication to St Peter Port and the RNLI over the past three and a half years and we wish him all the best in his retirement from this voluntary role.”