GAFIRS
Cabin cruiser adrift in shipping lane towed to safety
The cabin cruiser suffered engine failure and was drifting in the main shipping channel in The Solent when it was rescued
GAFIRS rescues broken down safety boat and dinghies outside Portsmouth Harbour
A RIB, which was acting as safety cover for dinghy students outside Portsmouth Harbour, had to be rescued by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) after it broke down
Yacht runs aground outside Portsmouth Harbour
The yacht was pulled to safety outside Portsmouth Harbour by the volunteers with the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
Teenage sailor with head injuries rescued from The Solent
The 17-year-old boy hit his head after falling out of his Laser dinghy in Stokes Bay on The Solent. He was rescued by the independent Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
Pictures: Hundreds swim in icy conditions to raise money for GAFIRS
Despite the chilly conditions, more than 500 people decided to swim in The Solent on New Year's Day to raise money for Gosport's independent lifeboat station
GAFIRS assist two stricken vessels in The Solent
GAFIRS crew assisted two stricken boats - one with two fishermen on board - over the weekend.
Dee Caffari launches two new GAFIRS lifeboats
The Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service now has two new lifeboats to carry out its lifesaving work following a generous legacy from a supporter.