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ESRA Timeline

  • 1981 - ESRA formed as an organisation

  • 1982 - First Vessel "Laura Sinclair" arrived. ESRA became a "declared facility"

  • 1982 - Obtained and fitted out first boatshed

  • 1988 - Second vessel "Laura Sinclair II" arrived

  • 1997 - Third vessel "William B Ashplant" arrived

  • 2007 - Fourth vessel "Tim Jarvis" arrived

  • 2016 - Fifth vessel "Glen Cassley" arrived

  • 2022 - Designed and constructed rescue centre "Cadogan House"

  • 2023 - Sixth Vessel "Wildland" arrives

“We are always on the lookout for that special kind of person willing to give their time and energy for the benefit of others.”

ESRA is staffed ENTIRELY by volunteer members of the public, from all walks of life.

We are always looking for new people to join the association, not necessarily to become "boat crew", as there are other jobs to do (without which, the boats would never get on the water).

Anyone can apply to volunteer with us. Experience is not required; just commitment and a willingness to learn and be part of a team (which is important, for we rely on each other for our combined safety when we're on the water).

You don't need to have any experince of life-saving or be first-aid trained (although these skills are always welcome) as full training will be given to individuals who show commitment to the organisation.

Are you interested in serving your community? Become a part of the independent lifeboat team that protects the Ross and Sutherland coasts, and inland waters.

ESRA is an independent lifeboat association, which means we get no funding from the government or national organisations. We depend on our volunteers and the generosity of the community to fund our operations and training. For example, the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the crew, comprising a dry suit, life jacket and helmet, costs around £1,000.

For details, please complete the form below or contact:

Email: info@esra.uk

Phone: Antony Hope (07710 301 387) or Gareth Dixon (07775 641 616)

We look forward to welcoming you to our team very soon.

Get in touch about volunteering

Email us on info@esra.uk

In case of an emergency at sea, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard

East Sutherland Rescue Association
Cadogan House, Dornoch beach car park
Dornoch, Sutherland. IV25 3LD

** PLEASE NOTE ** We are unable to accept postal mail at our address. If you need to send us something through the post, please get in touch via email first and we can advise the alternative address to send it to.