Exmouth RNLI “Boat Jumble” fundraiser - a marathon effort in more ways than one!

The Boat Jumble, which starts at 9am and finishes at 12 noon, is a firm favourite on the fundraising calendar and brings together nautical and water sports enthusiasts alongside Exmouth RNLI’s loyal lifeboat following. Featuring a sale of nautical and water sports equipment, visitors can expect to find a wide variety of second-hand equipment whilst enjoying a bacon roll for breakfast as they rummage. All funds raised will support the volunteers of Exmouth RNLI to continue saving lives at sea.

This year, the long-running fundraising event sets the scene for another marathon effort. Anne Arnett, a member of the visits team at Teignmouth RNLI, is running the “London Marathon My Way” - setting off from the boathouse at Exmouth RNLI and completing her 26.2 miles at her home station in Teignmouth.

The volunteers of Exmouth RNLI frequently work alongside their colleagues at RNLI Teignmouth, one of their flanking stations. On 26th April, they will provide a countdown to the start of Anne’s marathon and two crew members to run the first couple of miles to the start of the Exe trail alongside her.

Exmouth RNLI Coxswain and event organiser, Roger Jackson, says, “The boat jumble has been running for many years and is always greatly enjoyed by the crew. I'm always amazed at the wide range of gear that stallholders have to sell and, if you spend time in or on the water, there is always something to interest you. It takes a big effort by the crew to get things organised on the day, but it raises valuable funds for the RNLI, so it is always worth it. And to be able to give Anne a send-off on her marathon this year .... well, it will be our pleasure!”

Notes to editors

• The Exmouth RNLI Boat Jumble takes place at Exmouth RNLI lifeboat station, Queens Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2AY

• Exmouth RNLI Boat Jumble will be open from 9am to 12noon on 26th April 2026

• Exmouth RNLI Boat Jumble is organised by all-weather lifeboat coxswain, Roger Jackson

• Further information can be found on Exmouth RNLI’s social media pages -

• Facebook – @RNLIExmouth

• Instagram - @exmouthrnli

• Link to Anne Arnett’s fundraising page - https://www.justgiving.com/page/anne-steele-arnett-8

• Marathon countdown will take place at 10am at Exmouth RNLI lifeboat station

• Photo credits: RNLI/Exmouth RNLI – images from Boat Jumble 2025

RNLI media contacts

For more information, please contact

Dawn Robinson, Exmouth RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07565 424093 or [email protected]

or

Lawrence Booth, Exmouth RNLI volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07515 522573 or [email protected]

or

Emma Haines, Regional Media Officer on 07786 668847 or [email protected] or

contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.