Behind the Scenes at Weymouth Lifeboat Station When someone is in trouble at sea, we often picture the RNLI Weymouth lifeboat powering through the waves, with volunteer crew members braving the elements to save lives. What we rarely see is the crucial decision made on shore that makes every lifeboat launch possible. At Weymouth Lifeboat Station, that responsibility lies with the Volunteer Launch Authority (LA), a trained RNLI volunteer working calmly behind the scenes. This land based role plays