We do the complete drill - including firing the 20 pound shot from the beach over the wreck pole. We will be doing the drill during the summer months every Thursday at 1400 (2 p.m. for the land lubbers). If you can make it out to the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historical Site in Rodanthe, NC, please say hello to the crew.
This is the ONLY Beach Apparatus drill in the entire nation (as far as we know of) being done by actual active duty Coasties. This is no longer the standard practice for rescues anymore, as the motor lifeboats and helicopters have taken their place. The crews from MLB Stations Hatteras and Oregon Inlet volunteer thier time, sweat, and a little blood to preserve our heritage as lifesavers and to keep the history alive. I will post some pictures of the drill - as soon as I get online at home (can't upload from the govt's puter). Please, come on out to paradise next year!! I will keep everyone posted on the drills as time gets closer.