The crew of the D class Inshore Lifeboat, D-741 "The Ollie Naismith" practice beach landings.
As the inshore lifeboat approachs the shore two crew jump out to steady the craft.
They turn the D Class lifeboat around and head back out into the bay.
before returning to shore for another beach landing
The crew from left to right - Toby Bray, Matthew Jaycock and jamie Curtis.
Handling the D class in breaking surf can be a challenge.
Another of the RNLI volunteer crew stands on the shoreline to assist if needed.
As the evening light fades the crew return to the river and the Albatross boathouse.
All images © Ian Foster / fozimage