NEWQUAY lifeguards have received special awards for helping save lives during the season last year

Regional Lifeguard Lead Guy Botterill presented medical awards to Harry Pleasants, Marcelo Crivicich, Otis Perry and Sam Leader for reviving an unconscious non-breathing casualty at Fistral beach on August 13, 2024.

(L-R) Harry Pleasants being presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
(L-R) Harry Pleasants being presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)

Marcelo Crivicich being presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
Marcelo Crivicich being presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)

Saul Woodfinden, Steve Hardy along with Harry and Marcelo received the award for reviving an unconscious non-breathing casualty at Fistral Beach on September 23 2024 at Fistral beach.

(L-R) Steve Hardy being presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
(L-R) Steve Hardy being presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)

Greg Spray and Jason Walsh were presented with their 20 year long service medals.

(L-R) Saul Woodfinden presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
(L-R) Saul Woodfinden presented with his medical award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)

Greg Sprey being presented with his long service award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
Greg Sprey being presented with his long service award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)

Lead lifeguard supervisor for Newquay, Lewis Timson, said: “We gathered to have our annual team photo and to present some awards of recognition from our 2024 season.

(L-R) Jason Walsh being presented with his long service award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
(L-R) Jason Walsh being presented with his long service award by regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)

“Well done to the these individuals and all the team for their continued hard work. Our peak season finishes on Sunday, Lusty Glaze and the additional South Fistral patrol will close from then, but all other patrols continue as normal.”

The 2025 Newquay lifeguard team (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)
The 2025 Newquay lifeguard team (Picture: Newquay RNLI lifeguards)