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Lymington RNLI called to reports of kite surfer in difficulty

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

Lymington RNLI was called to reports of a kite surfer potentially in difficulty in Christchurch Bay at 10.58am on the 8 October.

Lough Swilly RNLI names new inshore Atlantic 85 class lifeboat, Davdot

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

A new Atlantic 85 class lifeboat has been officially named Davdot during a special ceremony and service of dedication held at Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station this afternoon (Saturday 10 October).

Gareth Davies Qualifies as Volunteer Helm for Weymouth Lifeboat

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

For Gareth Davies, joining the RNLI was something he had wanted to do for many years.

Cardigan RNLI lifeboat crew assist sailing vessel in difficulty

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

Volunteers from Cardigan RNLI were tasked to aid a sailing vessel that had lost power and was drifting and taking on water, with a lone sailor requiring assistance.

President Connolly visits Arklow RNLI on station’s 200th anniversary

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

The President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery today (Friday 9 October 2026) visited Arklow RNLI in recognition of the station’s 200th anniversary.

Pwllheli RNLI station event raises over £1,200 to help save lives at sea

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

A charity hog roast hosted by Pwllheli RNLI Lifeboat Station has raised £1,278 to support the lifesaving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Early morning page for St Ives RNLI to broken down yacht

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

St Ives RNLI all-weather lifeboat received a shout at 4.23am on 7 October to assist a 34ft broken down yacht in the area of Hayle Bar.

£3,000 donation to Aberdyfi RNLI following charity jet ski rideout

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

Aberdyfi RNLI is delighted to have received a £3,000 donation from Colwyn PWC Riders, following a charity jet ski rideout which saw more than 100 personal watercraft take to the water along the North Wales coast.

Tynemouth RNLI volunteer takes part in search and rescue exchange in Iceland

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

Tynemouth RNLI volunteer Gordon recently represented the RNLI on an International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Crew Exchange visit to Iceland, spending a week alongside members of Iceland’s search and rescue service, ICE-SAR.

Bridlington RNLI volunteer crew feature in BBC rescue documentary

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

A dramatic Bridlington RNLI rescue carried out during Storm Amy in 2025 is set to feature in an upcoming episode of the BBC documentary series Saving Lives at Sea, which will be aired on Wednesday 13 October at 8pm on BBC2.

New Portree RNLI lifeboat officially named in ceremony

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

The brand new Portree RNLI lifeboat was officially named over the weekend in a special ceremony at the lifeboat station.

Cammy starts as new Station Technician for RNLI Lerwick

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 + 0000

Lerwick lifeboat has a new full-time Station Technician, Cammy Barron, who has recently started in the role previously known as mechanic.