The Phoenix skipper is Chris Puncher, who has lived in Salcombe for many years. Chris has been a member of the Salcombe Lifeboat crew since 1999 and since 2001 has been one of the lifeboat’s Second Mechanics. Before that, Chris studied fish farming and fisheries management at Sparsholt College, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma.
   
Chris' business involvements have been: running a boat hire business, a scallop and lobster fishing enterprise, bass and deep sea fishing. During this time he has personally landed a prize Bass which weighed in at 12 lb 8½ oz and, amongst many other large catches, a Blond Ray weighing in at 28 lb 2½ oz.

His extensive Lifeboat training and practical experience have provided Chris with very special knowledge and skills in fire fighting, first aid and, in particular, sea survival qualifications. Chris holds his commercially endorsed Yachtmaster's Certificate.

 
     
   
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