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Cowes Lifeboat Station

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Cowes Inshore Lifeboat was sited in a purpose built floating air berth.   The RNLI has taken this over, modified the air berth and the latest designed Atlantic 85 now sits resplendent ready for service.

​This station is classed as an Observe station. Observe stations also welcome visitors but many are in inaccessible places and best suited to maritime rescue rather than visits. However, they are situated in stunning locations so why not enjoy the local area, using the station as a starting point?

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Recent launches from this station

Date Time
11/06/2013 20:26
16/05/2013 23:34
10/05/2013 12:53
07/05/2013 15:10
30/04/2013 06:38
21/04/2013 20:09
02/02/2013 23:50
18/01/2013 04:26
21/11/2012 11:42
26/10/2012 21:21

Latest news from this station

  • Dramatic Gale Air/Sea Rescue in Solent.

    Dramatic Gale Air/Sea Rescue in Solent.

    15-06-2013

    On the morning of 15 June a 'Mayday' call alerted the Yarmouth Lifeboat , the 'Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer)', to assist a yacht in trouble in gale force winds with two crew members on board.

  • RNLI Benefits from Student's Sea Worthy Digs

    RNLI Benefits from Student's Sea Worthy Digs

    30-05-2013

    Joe Pearce's family turned out in force at the quayside of Newport Harbour today to welcome him back to the Isle of Wight after a challenging sail from North Wales in his 42 year old yacht, in which he sought to raise funds for the RNLI.

  • Cowes lifeboat well prepared for Round the Island extravaganza

    Cowes lifeboat well prepared for Round the Island extravaganza

    28-05-2013

    Meticulous planning is going into Cowes RNLI lifeboat station's preparations for providing safety cover for the 1,700 yachts competing in this year's J P Morgan As-set Management's Round the Island Race next Saturday (June 1).

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Station address:

RNLI - Cowes Lifeboat Station
Watch House Lane
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7QH

Visitor contact:

cowes@rnli.org.uk

Shop telephone:

The Inshore Lifeboat Centre shop Tel: 01983 209 5073

Cowes shop Tel: 01983 209073

Shop opening times:

All our shops are run by volunteers who take great pride in keeping them open whenever possible, if you are planning a special trip to visit this shop it may be best to call ahead to check the opening times.

Appledore ILB crew members. Left to right, Martin Davis, Gary Stanbury and Andrew HalletSpecific crew member details for this lifeboat station are not available here at the moment.

More than 4,800 lifeboat crew members around the UK and RoI drop everything when their pagers go off, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Only 1 in 10 crew members has a professional maritime occupation. Men and women of all ages and all walks of life crew the RNLI lifeboats around our coasts and waterways.
  • RNLI crew guides coastguard helicopter to yacht

    RNLI Crew member assists the Coastguard Helicopter to locate the casualty

  • Cowes lifeboat operations manager Mark Southwell.

    Mark Southwell

  • The Cowes-based Atlantic 85, Sheena Louise, prepares for the Round the Island Race.

    Cowes lifeboat

  • Natasha Lambert with her specially adapted boat, Miss Isle Too

    Natasha Lambert

  • The cold and exhausted windsurfer is helped into a sea survival bag by Cowes lifeboat crew

    The cold and exhausted windsurfer is helped into a sea survival bag by Cowes lifeboat crew

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    Cowes lifeboat station at night

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    Cowes lifeboat 'Sheena Louise'

  • Stormy Stan is all steamed up at East Cowes

    Stormy Stan is all steamed up at East Cowes

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds to alert from training yacht

    Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds to alert from training yacht

  • Warm welcome for milestone in Cowes RNLI lifeboat’s relocation plans

    Warm welcome for milestone in Cowes RNLI lifeboat’s relocation plans

  • It’s Back to Cowes for Flycatcher - Thanks to Cowes RNLI Lifeboat

    It’s Back to Cowes for Flycatcher - Thanks to Cowes RNLI Lifeboat

  • Calshot and Cowes RNLI lifeboats involved in search for suspected missing persons in Solent

    Calshot and Cowes RNLI lifeboats involved in search for suspected missing persons in Solent

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat aids distressed motorboat, Penpal, after breaking down in the Solent

    Cowes RNLI lifeboat aids distressed motorboat, Penpal, after breaking down in the Solent

  • Red Funnel supports RNLI during Cowes Week

    Red Funnel supports RNLI during Cowes Week

  • Cowes RNLI Lifeboat races to aid of woman hurt in two-boat collision

    Cowes RNLI Lifeboat races to aid of woman hurt in two-boat collision

  • RNLI lifeboat crew praise Cowes Week yachters following rescue

    RNLI lifeboat crew praise Cowes Week yachters following rescue

  • Celebrities set sail in support of the RNLI

    Celebrities set sail in support of the RNLI-2

  • Celebrities set sail in support of the RNLI

    Celebrities set sail in support of the RNLI-1

  • Celebrities set sail in support of the RNLI

    Celebrities set sail in support of the RNLI

  • TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week

    TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week-3

  • TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week

    TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week-2

  • TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week

    TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week-1

  • TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week

    TV adventurer, Bear Grylls, takes part in RNLI demonstration at finale of Cowes Week

  • Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station holds an open house with Stormy Stan

    Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station holds an open house with Stormy Stan

  • 'Uptown Girl' towed to safety by Cowes RNLI lifeboat

    'Uptown Girl' towed to safety by Cowes RNLI lifeboat

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat Goes to Aid of ‘Boatless’ three

    Cowes RNLI lifeboat Goes to Aid of ‘Boatless’ three

  • New home for Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station

    New home for Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station

  • Cowes RNLI Guild Chairman Anna Morgan-Crockett

    Cowes RNLI Guild Chairman Anna Morgan-Crockett

  • Young supporters visit Cowes lifeboat over Easter

    Young supporters visit Cowes lifeboat over Easter

  • Young supporters visit Cowes lifeboat over Easter

    Young supporters visit Cowes lifeboat over Easter

  • William Sanderson (right) presents cheque to Chris Cockroft.

    Cheque presentation

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds to festive distress flare folly

    Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds to festive distress flare folly

  • RNLI volunteers in the south east will be ready at the drop of a paper hat this Christmas

    RNLI volunteers in the south east will be ready at the drop of a paper hat this Christmas

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds to festive distress flare folly

    Cowes RNLI lifeboat responds to festive distress flare folly

  • Visitors flock to Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station open day

    Children enjoy the indoor lifeboat

  • Visitors flock to Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station open day

    Station manager Dave Davies shows off lifeboat equipment to a sea cadet.

  • Visitors flock to Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station open day

    Cowes Sea Cadets man the cake table

  • Visitors flock to Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station open day

    Richard Parr demonstrates rope tying

  • Visit the new Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station for SOS Day

    Cowes SOS Day 2013 poster

  • Yacht dismasted in gale force winds rescued by Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat

    Yarmouth volunteers rescue the cew of a dismasted yacht

  • Bembridge RNLI crew in late night rescue of injured captain of oil tanker

    Bembridge crew evacuate an oil tanker captain with a broken ankle

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat attends eight shouts in a day

    Cowes tow yacht 'Galadriel' during Round the Island Race

  • Cowes Lifeboat Assists Round Britain Challenger

    Cowes Lifeboat Assists Round Britain Challenger

  • Robbie Fulfills Land and Sea Challenge for Cowes RNLI

    Robbie Fulfills Land and Sea Challenge for Cowes RNLI

  • Cowes Lifeboat Dashes Through Rough Seas to Dismasted Yacht

    Cowes Lifeboat Dashes Through Rough Seas to Dismasted Yacht

  • Local Volunteers Play Their Part Ashore and Afloat in Cowes Week

    Local Volunteers Play Their Part Ashore and Afloat in Cowes Week

  • Young fundraiser gets taste of life as an RNLI crew member at Cowes Week

    Young fundraiser gets taste of life as an RNLI crew member at Cowes Week

  • Professional sailor wins £10,000 for RNLI at Cowes Week

    Professional sailor wins £10,000 for RNLI at Cowes Week

  • Get onboard with the RNLI at Cowes Week

    Get onboard with the RNLI at Cowes Week

  • RNLI appeals for participants in popular fundraiser, the BUPA Great South Run

    RNLI appeals for participants in popular fundraiser, the BUPA Great South Run

  • Barry and Sally host Cowes lifeboat members

    Barry and Sally host Cowes lifeboat members

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer-3

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer-2

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer-1

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

  • World class sailors fly the flag for the RNLI at Cowes Week

    World class sailors fly the flag for the RNLI at Cowes Week

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer-2

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer-3

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer-1

  • Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

    Cowes Lifeboat Races to Drifting Ocean Racer

  • Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent

    Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent-3

  • Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent

    Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent-2

  • Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent

    Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent-1

  • Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent

    Exceptionally busy weekend results in 28 rescues for RNLI lifeboats around the Solent

  • Lifeboat souvenirs prove to be cash-Cowes at new RNLI shop

    Lifeboat souvenirs prove to be cash-Cowes at new RNLI shop

  • Lone Yachtsman in Solent Alert

    Lone Yachtsman in Solent Alert

  • Cowes and Calshot RNLI involved in lifeboat callouts during Round The Island race

    Cowes and Calshot RNLI involved in lifeboat callouts during Round The Island race

  • Inshore Lifeboat Centre's Open Day a Big Success

    Inshore Lifeboat Centre's Open Day a Big Success

  • State of the Art Lifeboat Centre Opens Doors to Public

    State of the Art Lifeboat Centre Opens Doors to Public

  • Man Alive! Cowes Lifeboat Makes Surprise Find

    Man Alive! Cowes Lifeboat Makes Surprise Find

  • Man Alive! Cowes Lifeboat Makes Surprise Discovery

    Man Alive! Cowes Lifeboat Makes Surprise Discovery

  • Wight Stuff is the Right Stuff for Cowes RNLI

    Wight Stuff is the Right Stuff for Cowes RNLI

  • Cowes RNLI lifeboat in rescue dash to walkers trapped in mud

    Cowes RNLI lifeboat in rescue dash to walkers trapped in mud

  • Cowes RNLI volunteer Max gets ahead with an RNLI helmet

    Cowes RNLI volunteer Max gets ahead with an RNLI helmet

  • The RNLI is the official charity of Cowes Week 2010

    The RNLI is the official charity of Cowes Week 2010

  • Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers

    Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers-3

  • Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers

    Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers-2

  • Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers

    Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers

  • Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers

    Another busy year of saving lives at sea for Isle of Wight RNLI volunteers-1

  • Solent lifeboat stations get a boost from boat owners

    Solent lifeboat stations get a boost from boat owners

  • New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational

    New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational-3

  • New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational

    New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational-2

  • New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational

    New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational-1

  • New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational

    New Cowes Lifeboat Station Goes Operational

  • Fouled Propeller Leads to Lifeboat Rescue

    Fouled Propeller Leads to Lifeboat Rescue

  • Former Olympians Will Be a Solent Cruise Attraction

    Former Olympians Will Be a Solent Cruise Attraction

  • Gold Medalist Shirley Receives Lifeboat Donation

    Gold Medalist Shirley Receives Lifeboat Donation

  • Work Begins on Slipway for New Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station

    Work Begins on Slipway for New Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station

  • Pub Customers Help Cowes Lifeboat Station Appeal

    Pub Customers Help Cowes Lifeboat Station Appeal

  • Opening of Cowes lifeboat station by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour. Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Sheena Louise B-859 also named at the ceremony.

    Opening of Cowes lifeboat station by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour

  • Cowes lifeboat crew member is a versatile rescuer

    Cowes lifeboat crew member is a versatile rescuer

  • Father Christmas was all at sea thanks to Cowes lifeboat

    Santa arrives at the fair aboard Cowes lifeboat

  • Schools and youth groups asked to help as Cowes RNLI appeal reaches milestone

    Schools and youth groups asked to help as Cowes RNLI appeal reaches milestone

  • Lifeboat charity welcomes eleventh-hour entries for the BUPA Great South Run

    Lifeboat charity welcomes eleventh-hour entries for the BUPA Great South Run

  • Engine Troubles Keep Cowes Lifeboat Busy

    Engine Troubles Keep Cowes Lifeboat Busy

  • Lifeboat Exercise Turns into Real Thing

    Lifeboat Exercise Turns into Real Thing

  • Cowes Lifeboat Members Have Busy Afternoon on Solent

    Cowes Lifeboat Members Have Busy Afternoon on Solent

  • Capsized Laser Dinghy Ends Family Outing

    Capsized Laser Dinghy Ends Family Outing

  • Actress Celia Imrie Takes Starring Role in Street Collection

    Actress Celia Imrie Takes Starring Role in Street Collection

  • Cowes Lifeboat Has Much to Shout About!

    Cowes Lifeboat Has Much to Shout About!

  • Disabled sailor honoured with RNLI Youth Supporter Award

  • Cowes RNLI respond to yacht aground in Beaulieu River

  • Cowes launch to reports of children on inflatables

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Lifeboat name: Tabby Cat

Lifeboat class: B class

Read more about the B class

A formal request was received in 2008 from the Trustees of Cowes Inshore Lifeboat (CIL) requesting the RNLI take over operations.

2008
A new station Atlantic 85 lifeboat B-810 Tabbycat was placed on service on 1 July.  
 
2012
Following the visit on Thursday 10 November 2011 by the Coast Review delegation, led by Rear Admiral John Tolhurst, it was agreed by the Operations Committee on 21 March 2012 and resolved by the Trustee Board at their meeting on 4 April 2012 that there be no change to the lifeboat cover provided by Cowes Lifeboat Station.
 
New station Atlantic 85, B class lifeboat Sheena Louise was placed on service 9 June 2012. Lifeboat B-810 Tabbycat has been withdrawn.

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