ESTATE agent Stuart Millard is the newest member of the RNLI Dart lifeboat crew.

Stuart joined RNLI Dart last year as shore crew and has since developed a passion to join the lifeboat crew.

It will take about 18 months for him to complete his training to become a fully trained lifeboatman.

Stuart is manager and associate partner of Stags in Dartmouth and has lived in Devon all his life. He moved to Dartmouth almost five years ago.

He said: ‘I am very pleased to be part of such a great organisation. I have loved the water ever since I was a young lad, enjoying sailing, swimming and kayaking.

‘The opportunity to volunteer for something on the water and potentially save lives is fantastic.

‘The Dart lifeboat crew have been very supportive. They have a huge amount of knowledge and are keen to offer any help and guidance to ensure that I successfully complete my training.’