RNLI Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week 2026

Free events and entertainment are taking place all week, with something for everyone including a Spitfire flypast, Red Arrows display, tug of war, sea shanties and music, stalls, BBQ, cake sales, lifeboat displays and more. You can take part in the bathtub race, Damsels in Distress and the Swim Challenge and help raise vital funds for the RNLI

Download the programme of activities to see all event times, locations and activities taking place throughout the week. 

Tickets

Sign up to participate, turn up on the day or simply sit on the beach and watch the fun! 

Please book onto the event of your choice on Eventbrite.

Bathtub race - 15 August

A team event - build your bathtub raft, decorate it and wear fancy dress. Tubs race from Cobb Gate to the Harbour finishing on the slipway.

Damsels in Distress - 18 August

For teams of two - one rows their paddleboard or double kayak to a boat and rescues their team mate. The first team back to the finish will win a prize!

Greasy Pole - 19 and 20 August

Take on a challenger on our greasy pole. Are you able to stay on and knock them off?

Swim Challenge - 22 August

Take on our 1.2km swim from Cobb gate beach to the North Wall. There are two races a senior race (15 year olds and over) and a junior race (8-14 year olds), so there is a challenge for everyone!

Contact

Name: Mark Ellis

Email: [email protected]

Connect with us

Keep in touch with the latest plans and schedule for Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week on the Lyme Regis lifeboat station Facebook page.