The Alison Saunders’ Lifeguarding Award 2010 will be presented to Jamie Rowlands and Andy Waterfield of Polzeath Beach, Cornwall, for rescuing two surfers on 29 October.

In a demonstration of seamanship worthy of an experienced lifeboat helm, Jamie took the inshore rescue boat through 2m breaking surf in force 6 winds, while Andrew, as crew, focused on the casualties.

The award, sponsored by former RNLI Deputy Chairman Alison Saunders, honours the most meritorious rescue of the season by RNLI lifeguards.

We’ll carry a more detailed report on the rescue in the Summer issue of the Lifeboat.