0:00:05 > 0:00:08Coming up... On Hero Squad...
0:00:10 > 0:00:12'Six wannabe heroes...'
0:00:16 > 0:00:19..Facing the worst nature can throw at them.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23'There's a new emergency crew in town.'
0:00:26 > 0:00:31I'm Rav Wilding and this is Hero Squad.
0:00:34 > 0:00:35'Six ordinary school kids.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42'Their mission... to learn how to save lives.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49'But do they have what it takes to become real life heroes?'
0:00:53 > 0:00:55Today on Hero Squad,
0:00:55 > 0:00:58our six cadets are back at the RNLI for some high-speed drama.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00I hope they've got their towels with them,
0:01:00 > 0:01:04because what's in store involves a lot of the wet stuff.
0:01:04 > 0:01:09'In just two days, these six cadets must transform themselves
0:01:09 > 0:01:14'into an RNLI lifeboat crew, for an extraordinary Hero Squad challenge.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18'Two kayakers are out at sea... when they capsize.'
0:01:19 > 0:01:22Drifting cold and alone in the water,
0:01:22 > 0:01:25they need the Hero Squad to rescue them.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28This heroic group of cadets are about to be trusted
0:01:28 > 0:01:32with some SERIOUSLY fast lifeboats.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34'It's 8am at training HQ...'
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Morning, morning. OK, guys, gather round.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40'I've got a plan to make sure the cadets are properly awake.'
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- Big day today, excited?- ALL: Yeah.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46Should be. Follow me, I've got something to show you..
0:01:49 > 0:01:52The sea survival training pool is where the charity's
0:01:52 > 0:01:56lifeboat crews from all over the UK and Ireland come to train...
0:01:56 > 0:02:00and today, the team have a plan to make a big impression on the cadets.
0:02:16 > 0:02:22If you want to learn how to survive a capsize this is where you come.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26Why aren't they coming out?
0:02:26 > 0:02:29It's quite worrying now.
0:02:29 > 0:02:30No need to worry,
0:02:30 > 0:02:35mentor Glen Mallen likes to meet all new cadets this way.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40Morning Rav, morning cadets. ALL: Morning.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42Today, we're going to train you
0:02:42 > 0:02:45on how to become a crew member in one of our inshore lifeboats,
0:02:45 > 0:02:48the fastest of the fleet.
0:02:48 > 0:02:49Shall we get changed? ALL: Yeah.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52Let's go for it.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54MUSIC: "I Travel" by Simple Minds
0:02:57 > 0:03:01Head Trainer Glen has been involved in nearly 200 rescues
0:03:01 > 0:03:04in over 13 years with the RNLI.
0:03:07 > 0:03:12His mission today is to find the cadet who's ready to step up
0:03:12 > 0:03:13and lead their own rescue.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17So it's time to pay attention as training kicks off.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21OK, guys. It's important you listen up to this. This is new equipment
0:03:21 > 0:03:25and is designed to protect you on our inshore lifeboats.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32The cadets will be staying cosy inside a bear suit
0:03:32 > 0:03:34underneath a watertight dry suit..
0:03:34 > 0:03:37and it's a very snug fit.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43An RNLI lifeboat crew can go from civvies to full kit
0:03:43 > 0:03:45in less than a minute.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48That's it, Luci, well done!
0:03:48 > 0:03:50CLAPPING
0:03:50 > 0:03:52I don't think my head's going to go through.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55It will go through, trust me. There you go.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58I don't think that record's in much danger today.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03Keep going...yes!
0:04:03 > 0:04:05The cadets certainly look the part,
0:04:05 > 0:04:08but now they need to learn to walk the walk.
0:04:11 > 0:04:12OK, cadets.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Time for your capsize brief.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16It's vitally important you listen very carefully
0:04:16 > 0:04:18to the details of what I'm about to say to you.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22Key points. As the helmsman, I am number one...
0:04:22 > 0:04:25Our 12 and 13-year-old cadets are the youngest ever to go
0:04:25 > 0:04:28through an RNLI training capsize,
0:04:28 > 0:04:32so Glen's taking a gamble on just how brave they are.
0:04:32 > 0:04:33We need three volunteers.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35THEY LAUGH
0:04:35 > 0:04:38Good, very positive to see. OK, so what we're going to do is go,
0:04:38 > 0:04:40"One, two, three."
0:04:40 > 0:04:42You're our first three, OK?
0:04:42 > 0:04:44Lewis, step on board.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47Lewis, you are number one, you are our helmsman.
0:04:47 > 0:04:48- Happy with the controls?- Yeah.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- Happy with the throttles?- Yeah. - OK, stay where you are.
0:04:51 > 0:04:56The pressure's on Lewis, Keira and Alex as they take their places.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59But, out of the three, Lewis should be feeling at home.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Back at home in Edinburgh,
0:05:04 > 0:05:06Lewis loves messing about on the water.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07I like sailing,
0:05:07 > 0:05:12because you have a sense of freedom when you're going on the water.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16But that doesn't mean today's training
0:05:16 > 0:05:17is going to "float his boat".
0:05:17 > 0:05:19If I was in a capsize situation,
0:05:19 > 0:05:23I would be really scared and nervous...
0:05:23 > 0:05:25but if I'm saving someone else,
0:05:25 > 0:05:28I've got to put them behind me and help the person.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31OK, fellas, do you want to move us into the centre of the pool?
0:05:31 > 0:05:34Good luck, cadets.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39The boat's ready.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42The team are set.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52'The cadets adopt a capsize position.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54'There's no going back now.'
0:05:54 > 0:05:57I think they're going to start feeling a bit nervous now.
0:05:57 > 0:06:03'And, to cap it all off, some storm-force wind and rain.'
0:06:07 > 0:06:09They're in the position.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Seconds away.
0:06:18 > 0:06:19Hold on! Go!
0:06:26 > 0:06:29Wow, that looks scary!
0:06:29 > 0:06:31'Lots of legs kicking,
0:06:31 > 0:06:33'so we know they're OK,
0:06:33 > 0:06:35'but concerned friends on the poolside are dying to know
0:06:35 > 0:06:39'how they're staying under there for so long!'
0:06:39 > 0:06:40Woo!
0:06:40 > 0:06:41Well done. Excellent!
0:06:44 > 0:06:47The boats are specially designed to create an air pocket
0:06:47 > 0:06:48to protect the crew after a capsize,
0:06:48 > 0:06:51much to the relief of our intrepid cadets.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Whee!- Whee!
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Next stage is to get themselves out safely.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59Deep breath! Three, two, one.
0:07:01 > 0:07:02Bang on the side! Good effort.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05Number two, deep breath. Bang on the side when you're outside.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07One, two, three, go!
0:07:10 > 0:07:13There's two. One more to go!
0:07:13 > 0:07:15Three, two, one...
0:07:15 > 0:07:17Here he comes!
0:07:17 > 0:07:19CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Brilliant effort!
0:07:22 > 0:07:25Now we've got an upside down boat to deal with...
0:07:25 > 0:07:28but luckily they've thought of this.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32'A massive inflatable tube blows up underwater,
0:07:32 > 0:07:34'forcing the boat to flip over. Amazing!'
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Wow, look at that!
0:07:36 > 0:07:38Woh-hoh!
0:07:39 > 0:07:42Look at them all helping each other, working together,
0:07:42 > 0:07:44that's what it's all about.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49'Now the cadets must get safely back on board.'
0:07:49 > 0:07:50Lewis is in!
0:07:50 > 0:07:51Come on, Lewis!
0:07:51 > 0:07:54Helping his team mates.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00'Lewis is brilliantly overcoming his fears to help his team...
0:08:02 > 0:08:05'and now gets to finish the job off by starting the boat.'
0:08:13 > 0:08:16That was the coolest thing I have ever done.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19Words cannot explain what we just did in there. It was so cool!
0:08:19 > 0:08:23'Now it's the turn of 12-year-olds, Andy, Luci and Katy.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27'They must be itching to get this out of the way.'
0:08:27 > 0:08:30Look at the waves!
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- That was scary.- I never knew the waves went that high!- Big waves!
0:08:34 > 0:08:37'Is this going to be a cadet clean sweep?'
0:08:37 > 0:08:38There they go!
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Hold on!
0:08:52 > 0:08:55Well done, Andy.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58Say hello to the camera! Yes!
0:08:58 > 0:09:01'Another successful capsize!'
0:09:01 > 0:09:02That's it.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05'Once everyone's safely out...
0:09:05 > 0:09:08'they upright the boat and it's left to Andy to do the honours.'
0:09:11 > 0:09:12Big cheer if they make it.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17THEY CHEER
0:09:17 > 0:09:20Brilliant! Massive amount of courage and determination
0:09:20 > 0:09:21from all the cadets.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23Absolutely brilliant effort.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28I just closed my eyes and held on really, really tight.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32We thought it was sort of like some mini roller-coaster, but it wasn't.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34You'll be pleased to get out of those suits, eh?
0:09:34 > 0:09:39'A brilliant effort from the first kids of their age to EVER do this.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42'No wonder Glen's team are seriously impressed.'
0:09:42 > 0:09:45We have adults that have been doing lifeboat-ing for years
0:09:45 > 0:09:50and years and they come to do this and they are very nervous...
0:09:50 > 0:09:54so the fact that these children have done it is an amazing achievement.
0:09:54 > 0:09:55It's fantastic.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04'The Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat is one of the superstars
0:10:04 > 0:10:06'of the RNLI fleet.
0:10:06 > 0:10:11'They're always in the news carrying out rescues all over Britain,
0:10:11 > 0:10:15'and last year, they plucked nearly 5,000 people from danger.'
0:10:15 > 0:10:18Hopefully, our cadets won't have to deal with such extreme conditions,
0:10:18 > 0:10:22but they will need to get to grips with one of these things...
0:10:22 > 0:10:25and it's no pedalo.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30Capsize complete.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33Time to learn home to drive one of these things! Ready?
0:10:33 > 0:10:36Let's go.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40I hope Glen knows what he's doing.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44With all their specialist kit, these boats cost more than a Ferrari...
0:10:44 > 0:10:48so he needs to find out which of the cadets have the skills
0:10:48 > 0:10:51to step up and drive them for real on tomorrow's rescue.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56Go, go, go, all the way round!
0:10:59 > 0:11:00Look at Andy go!
0:11:00 > 0:11:02He's off!
0:11:02 > 0:11:04Through this gap, go, Andy, push it,
0:11:04 > 0:11:06turn, go on, go on, go on!
0:11:08 > 0:11:11'Some great work from the cadets so far...'
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Turn, turn, turn, well done!
0:11:15 > 0:11:19'Last but not least, it's Alex's turn at the wheel.'
0:11:19 > 0:11:21OK, Alex, give me some of the rules.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25Slow is pro... and...
0:11:25 > 0:11:28One hand on the wheel and one hand on the throttle.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31'And no-one's told Glen that he's got a wannabe
0:11:31 > 0:11:33'Lewis Hamilton on his hands.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37'Speedy Alex is no stranger to putting his foot down.'
0:11:39 > 0:11:43I'd make a good hero because I love doing adventurous stuff.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47It's great doing fast things,
0:11:47 > 0:11:49because you can go as fast as you like
0:11:49 > 0:11:52and you're not doing anything wrong, and it's just so fun.
0:11:54 > 0:11:55'He may be good on four wheels...
0:11:55 > 0:11:58'but will his skills transfer to the wet stuff?'
0:11:58 > 0:12:02Watch this very expensive yacht here.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06That's good.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08Not too fast, not too fast... That's fast enough.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10Ha-ha-ha-ha!
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- Spin the wheel spin the wheel! - You've got to turn!
0:12:14 > 0:12:16'Glen has to take the controls
0:12:16 > 0:12:19'before they get too close for comfort to another boat.'
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- Look how close we came! - Ha-ha-ha!
0:12:21 > 0:12:23So what we're going to do is start from here again.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- We're going to carry on. - Go slower?
0:12:25 > 0:12:27I would think that's a good idea. Well done.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- OK. - I don't want to go back with him!
0:12:30 > 0:12:32THEY LAUGH
0:12:34 > 0:12:36I don't blame you, Luci!
0:12:36 > 0:12:39I think we should end training before Alex does some real damage.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45Two weeks ago, I was sitting in a classroom doing work!
0:12:45 > 0:12:48Now I'm driving a speedboat and capsizing a boat.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59The cadets have come through some of their scariest training yet.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02They've mastered the capsize drill...
0:13:02 > 0:13:05and taken control of the powerful inshore lifeboats.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10Tomorrow's high speed rescue is going to be a major test.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14So which cadet has impressed Glen enough to become Squad Leader?
0:13:17 > 0:13:21Really good effort today. Really impressive.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25In that pool, you're the first youngsters to complete that capsize.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27You should be very proud of yourselves.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30The boats, they're expensive, they're big,
0:13:30 > 0:13:32you managed them very well.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33Well done.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35Glen and I have decided
0:13:35 > 0:13:38that the person we think should lead the others tomorrow
0:13:38 > 0:13:39is going to be you, Lewis.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- Congratulations, buddy. Well done! - THEY APPLAUD
0:13:42 > 0:13:45'Great result for Lewis, after his hard work today.'
0:13:45 > 0:13:48I don't really want to be a bossy leader...
0:13:48 > 0:13:52but I'd like to be quite strict, so everyone knows the rules...
0:13:52 > 0:13:54but not messing around, or anything.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00It's early hours of the morning.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02The cadets think they've got a lie-in,
0:14:02 > 0:14:04but Glen said there's work to be done,
0:14:04 > 0:14:06so I think it's time we got them up.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11Morning, it's Rav, come on, get up... get ready in 15 minutes.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13'Even heroes need their sleep
0:14:13 > 0:14:17'so I'm definitely not flavour of the month.'
0:14:17 > 0:14:23Morning. Lewis, 15 minutes - you've got a lesson with Glen downstairs.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25Don't go back to sleep.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30OK, come in, cadets.
0:14:30 > 0:14:31'Here they come.'
0:14:33 > 0:14:34Line up, line up, line up.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37'But I'm sure I can only count five cadets.'
0:14:37 > 0:14:39Bit earlier than you expected?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42I had my alarm set for half-past eight.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44Sometimes the lifeboat crew get called out at all hours,
0:14:44 > 0:14:46so you have to be ready to go.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48It's exactly what Glen does...
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Andy! Good afternoon(!)
0:14:51 > 0:14:53Come on, join the others.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56What happened?
0:14:56 > 0:15:00Did you not hear your door getting knocked quite loudly by me?
0:15:00 > 0:15:02Did you?!
0:15:02 > 0:15:04THEY LAUGH
0:15:04 > 0:15:08Andy, did you sleep through that?
0:15:08 > 0:15:10'There's definitely no snoozing allowed
0:15:10 > 0:15:15'in Glen's vital training about how to navigate around Poole Harbour.'
0:15:15 > 0:15:17You use a map on a road,
0:15:17 > 0:15:19use a chart on a boat.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22This is Poole Harbour, here. Can everyone see it?
0:15:22 > 0:15:26If you had to put your finger on the bit you think was water...
0:15:26 > 0:15:30I want you each to put your finger on a bit you think is water.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32Good.
0:15:32 > 0:15:33Good.
0:15:33 > 0:15:34The colours on the chart
0:15:34 > 0:15:38show different depths of the water within Poole Harbour.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41This is vital information for lifeboat crews,
0:15:41 > 0:15:44because their large all-weather lifeboat
0:15:44 > 0:15:46needs two metres of water to stay afloat,
0:15:46 > 0:15:50where the smaller inshore lifeboat only needs half a metre.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53It's really important we choose the right boat
0:15:53 > 0:15:56for the right service, isn't it?
0:15:59 > 0:16:02Meet our two Hero Squad kayakers.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07They're enjoying the picturesque coast just outside Poole Harbour.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09It may look pretty, but strong currents
0:16:09 > 0:16:13and fast-changing tides can easily turn things nasty.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17When one of them capsizes,
0:16:17 > 0:16:20he realises he's not got the energy to get himself back on board.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23Cramp is setting in...
0:16:23 > 0:16:25and when his friend tries to help him out,
0:16:25 > 0:16:29he, too, is tasting the freezing English Channel.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31Suddenly, they are desperate for help,
0:16:31 > 0:16:34drifting out of control in the dangerous currents.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38People on the beach spot them in peril and phone 999...
0:16:40 > 0:16:43# I'm gonna to pick up the pieces
0:16:43 > 0:16:45# And build a Lego house... #
0:16:45 > 0:16:48Back at the RNLI, the Justin Bieber of the team,
0:16:48 > 0:16:50Lewis, keeps us entertained.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52He's good, isn't he?
0:16:52 > 0:16:54PAGER BEEPS
0:16:54 > 0:16:56Whose is that? Is that yours?
0:16:56 > 0:16:59Let's go, guys!
0:16:59 > 0:17:01The call's in and the cadets scramble.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08Coastguard have notified me that is only an all-weather lifeboat call,
0:17:08 > 0:17:10the inshore lifeboats aren't going.
0:17:10 > 0:17:15The all-weather lifeboats can deal with many callouts themselves,
0:17:15 > 0:17:17but places on board today are limited.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20So Lewis has a big decision to make.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23I need you to select two people to join the crew.
0:17:23 > 0:17:24The boat's ready to go.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28The rest of the squad are stood down, back on the pagers.
0:17:28 > 0:17:34I think... could Alex and could Luci go?
0:17:34 > 0:17:39Lewis has trusted Luci and Alex to start the search for the kayakers.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41And within five minutes,
0:17:41 > 0:17:44they are ready to board the all-weather lifeboat.
0:17:46 > 0:17:50The remaining four cadets are left with a bit of time on their hands...
0:17:50 > 0:17:53making sure those pagers stay firmly in earshot.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59On board Hero Squad One, Alex and Luci await more information
0:17:59 > 0:18:02about the exact whereabouts of the kayakers.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05RADIO: 'Hero Squad One, this is Lifeboat Coastguard.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08'I believe the report is that the kayakers
0:18:08 > 0:18:12'are in the area of the Milkmaid Bank, over.'
0:18:12 > 0:18:17Lifeboat Coastguard, this is Hero Squad One, all received, over.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21The cadets now know the rough location
0:18:21 > 0:18:23of the Hero Squad casualties.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25They've been in the water for an hour...
0:18:25 > 0:18:29so it's a race against time to get to them.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31We are about here,
0:18:31 > 0:18:35so we have to get all the way down somewhere near here.
0:18:35 > 0:18:40So I was thinking, if we stayed on the main channel,
0:18:40 > 0:18:42and then, it's quite shallow here,
0:18:42 > 0:18:45so we'll have to figure out some way of getting to there.
0:18:48 > 0:18:51Luci and Alex must use their charts training to work out
0:18:51 > 0:18:56whether their boat can get to the rescue site without running aground.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00If it's too close to shore, because here's 0.6...
0:19:00 > 0:19:04that might be a bit too shallow for this boat.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08We might have to call in an inshore lifeboat, on the radio.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09Fantastic work, guys.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13They have worked out that their boat will not be able to get to
0:19:13 > 0:19:14the Hero Squad casualties,
0:19:14 > 0:19:18so they now need back-up from the in shore lifeboats...
0:19:18 > 0:19:20and fast.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24Time for the remaining cadets to scramble.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26Push your arm, push your arm!
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- Come on, Andy, come on!- Come on.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36The cadets have split into two teams of two,
0:19:36 > 0:19:39Keira and Katy and Lewis and Andy.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43They're in charge of their own inshore lifeboats...
0:19:43 > 0:19:45and, yes, they'll get the chance to put them
0:19:45 > 0:19:48through their paces out at sea.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53Andy is straight into his role on comms for squad leader, Lewis.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57Lifeboat Coastguard, this is Hero Squad Two.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01Can we have an updated position please, Coastguard? Over.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06RADIO: 'They're in the vicinity of the Milkmaid Bank, over.'
0:20:06 > 0:20:09Andy now knows where the kayakers are,
0:20:09 > 0:20:10and he needs to check the chart
0:20:10 > 0:20:14to get this message to Lewis as quickly as possible.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17- Lewis? We are going there.- OK. - Milkmaid Bank.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19We'll come out through the main channel...
0:20:19 > 0:20:21Once the harbour opens out,
0:20:21 > 0:20:25it's the moment Lewis and Keira have been waiting for!
0:20:25 > 0:20:29Off we go! Keep going, keep going. Here we go!
0:20:29 > 0:20:32Keep going, keep going, keep going!
0:20:37 > 0:20:39RADIO: 'This is Harbour Control.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43'We have two to three lifeboats speeding through the harbour.'
0:20:46 > 0:20:49How many 13-year-olds get to do this?
0:20:49 > 0:20:51Amazing!
0:20:54 > 0:20:57Up ahead, Alex and Luci are keeping their eyes peeled
0:20:57 > 0:20:59for our Hero Squad casualties.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03I can see a few boats, but I can't see any kayakers.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05They're doing very well.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06They're trying to work out now
0:21:06 > 0:21:10where everything is on the map they were shown earlier.
0:21:10 > 0:21:11Really good work.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13'Keep looking, Alex,
0:21:13 > 0:21:16'because that cold water is taking all their energy
0:21:16 > 0:21:18'and they can't keep holding on forever.'
0:21:23 > 0:21:25A mile or so behind the all-weather lifeboat,
0:21:25 > 0:21:27Keira and Lewis are closing in fast...
0:21:27 > 0:21:32flat-out at 35 knots.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- Oh, I think I see two speedboats! - Where?- Over there.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38I see the two...
0:21:38 > 0:21:40Brilliant, so help's on its way.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43Now you have to find these casualties. It's critical now.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46Right, so we need to search around here to find them.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54Major pressure now to find the Hero Squad casualties.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56Two kayakers over there.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59Right over there - it's white and blue.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02The eagle-eyed cadets have spotted the kayakers,
0:22:02 > 0:22:05and waste no time in passing on the news.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07Go over that way! This way!
0:22:07 > 0:22:11Go to the right! To the right!
0:22:11 > 0:22:16With the kayakers now almost within reach, Andy updates the coastguard.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18Lifeboat Coastguard, this is Hero Squad Two,
0:22:18 > 0:22:21we have them in sight, over.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24RADIO: 'If you could recover them and let me know how they are, over.'
0:22:24 > 0:22:27Squad leader Lewis now must co-ordinate the two boats
0:22:27 > 0:22:32to rescue the kayakers who've been in the water for nearly two hours.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34Not a minute to lose.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36- How many metres away he is? - Just a bit more!
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- Are you OK?- Everything all right?
0:22:42 > 0:22:46Remember, mentor Glen is watching the cadets very carefully
0:22:46 > 0:22:49to find his Hero of the Day.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52OK, Andy, come on give us a hand.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56Your call Andy, you call it.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58Three, two, one, pull!
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Good call, Andy! Well done.
0:23:00 > 0:23:02Well done, Andy!
0:23:02 > 0:23:05'One down, one to go.'
0:23:12 > 0:23:15'The second kayaker is safely loaded.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20'Now it's all about first aid.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23'And Luci and Alex are already ahead of the game.'
0:23:23 > 0:23:25Yep, they're ready.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30I've got a blanket here.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32But the drama's not over yet.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36The casualties need to be moved over to the all-weather lifeboat
0:23:36 > 0:23:39on a special manoeuvre called a slow-speed transfer.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45It's down to Andy to let everybody know what speed
0:23:45 > 0:23:47both boats must travel at.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51Lifeboat, Hero Squad One, keep a constant course...
0:23:51 > 0:23:54at six knots... over.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57- RADIO:- 'This is Hero Squad One, six knots.'
0:23:57 > 0:24:00We're just going to get the two boats along side each other,
0:24:00 > 0:24:03but it's going to be nice and stable, so no waves knock us.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07This is going to be the riskiest part of the entire challenge.
0:24:12 > 0:24:14'It's down to Luci and Alex
0:24:14 > 0:24:19'to help the Hero Squad casualty across this dangerous step.'
0:24:19 > 0:24:23OK, guys, let's get the casualty up, nice and gently...walk him round.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25What about this way?
0:24:29 > 0:24:31Good lad, that's good.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36'Hold your nerve, cadets.'
0:24:42 > 0:24:45- Straight into the warm. - We'll go and get you warm.
0:24:45 > 0:24:48'Great work to get the first casualty on board.'
0:24:48 > 0:24:49Get him straight in there.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54'Now they must hold it together for the second.'
0:24:56 > 0:25:00This is an urgent one, OK? He's just a bit cold.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03Step on, over. Put a blanket over him.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05'They've done it.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08'Two Hero Squad casualties safely aboard.'
0:25:08 > 0:25:10Did you have any injuries or anything like that?
0:25:10 > 0:25:12No, we're just cold...
0:25:12 > 0:25:13but we're all right now.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16Just want to get home.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20It was nice until "Dipstick" here fell in.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22It's mission accomplished.
0:25:22 > 0:25:24BOTH Well done!
0:25:24 > 0:25:26- They're all right! - You did really well!
0:25:26 > 0:25:29Time to head back to base...
0:25:29 > 0:25:32but not before the RNLI crew gives the cadets a glimpse
0:25:32 > 0:25:34of what these boats are capable of.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40My favourite part of today was going full-speed.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44Suddenly you feel this rush and it's like on a roller-coaster.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51What we've just done is just a tiny amount
0:25:51 > 0:25:53of what they have to do every day.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55I AM thinking of doing this some day.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59I did really enjoy it.
0:25:59 > 0:26:00Well done everyone!
0:26:00 > 0:26:01APPLAUSE
0:26:01 > 0:26:04It's the end of an amazing rescue.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08Brilliant teamwork, fantastic driving and clear communications
0:26:08 > 0:26:10have meant the two Hero Squad casualties
0:26:10 > 0:26:14are safely out of the freezing English Channel.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20So, Glen, how did you find the guys you worked with today?
0:26:20 > 0:26:24Lewis, team leader, squad leader, did an outstanding job again.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26Really good at driving that boat.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29Andy, outstanding on the communications...
0:26:29 > 0:26:32Can we have an updated position, Coastguard? Over.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36..to the coastguard, to the casualty, he looked at the charts,
0:26:36 > 0:26:38he communicated to the helmsman
0:26:38 > 0:26:40and told him everything he needed to know.
0:26:40 > 0:26:42But there can only be one hero today
0:26:42 > 0:26:46who's going to earn themselves a treat.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55For someone to turn around not such a good start...
0:26:55 > 0:26:57to be able to be so fantastic on the boat today...
0:26:57 > 0:26:59RAV LAUGHS
0:26:59 > 0:27:02..To look after that casualty the way you did
0:27:02 > 0:27:04and get on that radio, Andy, you were outstanding today.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07I'm so proud of you. Very well done.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10We have a massive bowl of ice cream for you, whenever you want.
0:27:10 > 0:27:11THEY APPLAUD
0:27:13 > 0:27:17'Andy has turned a bad start into a brilliant performance on comms.'
0:27:17 > 0:27:19Good call, Andy.
0:27:19 > 0:27:20Well done, Andy!
0:27:20 > 0:27:24He made sure the Hero Squad got the job done.
0:27:24 > 0:27:25Well done!
0:27:25 > 0:27:29I'm feeling really proud that I got the Hero of the Day.
0:27:29 > 0:27:35I woke up late, so I didn't think I would get chosen as Hero of the Day.
0:27:38 > 0:27:43Next time on Hero Squad... The cadets are safely back on dry land,
0:27:43 > 0:27:48and will have to pull off an ambitious cliff rescue.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52If they think that means the pressure's off,
0:27:52 > 0:27:53they can think again!
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