Torbay RNLI all-weather lifeboat to visit Paignton Harbour

Visitors to the harbour will be able to go aboard the Severn class lifeboat, meet the volunteer lifeboat crew and look at the amazing range of navigational and life-saving equipment on board Torbay’s ‘big’ boat. The 90-minute evening visit window is dictated by the tides, so be sure to come along and enjoy seeing the impressive lifeboat looking picturesque in Paignton’s historic harbour as the sun goes down.

Don’t despair if you’re unable to see the all-weather boat at Paignton – visitors will have another chance to go aboard during RNLI Torbay’s build up to the Seaside Special day on Sunday 13 August. Both of Torbay’s boats will be available until around mid-afternoon on that day, but additional morning tours will also be available between 6 and 11 August in Brixham*. 

* Operational demands permitting

Notes to editors

Torbay Lifeboat Station Key Facts:

• Torbay lifeboat station has been operating since 1866. To learn more about the station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/torbay-lifeboat-station
• Coxswain of Torbay Lifeboat is Mark Criddle
• Further information on Torbay Lifeboat Station’s local activities can be found at: http://www.torbaylifeboat.co.uk/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnlitorbay
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RNLITorbay

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