A long serving member of Tenby RNLI was honoured this week with a presentation ceremony recognising his service.

Denny Young was this week presented with a certificate in recognition of his 51 years of dedicated service to Tenby RNLI.

Joining the crew in 1971 he has served as shore crew, Inshore Lifeboat Helmsman, All weather lifeboat crew, Second Mechanic, Head launcher and finally Deputy Launching Authority.

Denny has been involved with a significant number of calls over his many years at the station. Two of the most notable services were the rescue of an injured swimmer off Monkstone Point in 1986, in which Denny was the helmsman of the Inshore Lifeboat.

For this rescue, Denny, along with other crewmembers, were awarded the RNLI vellum for gallantry.

Denny was also crew on the Tyne class lifeboat RFA Sir Galahad during the rescue of a fishman from the FV Silver Stream at Rhossili in 1989 in which the RNLI’s silver medal for gallantry was awarded to former coxswain Alan Thomas.

Denny served for many years alongside his brother Roy, and also with lifelong friends whom he always had the greatest respect for.

He is extremely proud that his son Dan is now a Deputy Coxswain at the Tenby Station.

Everyone at Tenby lifeboat station wishes Denny a well earned and happy retirement.

Tenby county councillor Michael Williams paid tribute, after attending the presentation on Monday night.

“As one who over 50 years has always been extremely grateful to know that if I was ever to get into difficulties while at sea individuals like Denny were always on hand to come to my assistance,” said Cllr Williams.

“His service over many years has been exemplary carrying out his duties in a self effacing manner which appears to be so alien these days.

“A heartfelt thanks to you Denny, and indeed to your colleagues. Your recognition was deserved and overdue.”

Denny is pictured receiving his certificate from Phil John, Coxswain at Tenby RNLI.