TWO landmark events have been celebrated by Port Isaac RNLI.

Bob Bulgin, long standing committee member has been made president of Port Isaac RNLI after nearly three decades of dedication.

Making it more momentous, this special honour was bestowed upon him in time to celebrate his 85 birthday.

On behalf of Port Isaac RNLI and the wider RNLI family Damien Bolton, Senior Helm, said: “It was an honour for the crew, committee and “Gulls” to mark two very important landmarks with our long standing committee member Bob Bulgin… Bob stood down as our chairman after nearly three decades of dedication, he held the positions of deputy chair, press officer and for the most as chairman.

“Whilst leading the fundraising team Bob helped raise over half a million pounds which all went towards saving lives at sea.

“Hard work and dedication that was recognised by the palace with the presentation of the British Empire Medal and by the RNLI in 2016 through the award of their Gold Medal.

“It has been our honour to mark this occasion by officially naming Bob as Port Isaac RNLI’s President, only the second person to hold this prestigious title. Congratulations Bob, we are all very proud to have you in position, we know we are in safe hands “Olde Captain Bob”.

“It was also Bob’s birthday so we used it as an excuse for a song or two and several tots of rum to toast the occasion.”

He added: “On behalf of all at Port Isaac RNLI and the wider RNLI family, thank you for all you have done!”