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A Yellow Welly guard of honour surprises Looe RNLI newlyweds

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Looe RNLI crew mates formed a guard of honour with oars and yellow wellies to surprise volunteer crew newlyweds Amber and Alex after their marriage

Ramsgate RNLI volunteer crew launch to a yacht with no means of propulsion.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Tuesday 16 June, Ramsgate’s Tamar Class RNLI all weather lifeboat Diamond Jubilee, was launched at the request of HM Coastguards to go to the assistance of a yacht.

Bridlington RNLI come to the aid of family after vessel loses power

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Bridlington RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat (ILB) on following reports of an inflatable vessel in difficulty, approximately one mile south of Bridlington.

Falmouth RNLI officially name their new Shannon class lifeboat

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

At a special naming ceremony and service of dedication held on Saturday 20 June, Falmouth RNLI officially named their new all weather Shannon class lifeboat 13-56, Decibel Too.

Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat called to Dutch yacht with rope around propeller

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Two sailors on a yacht that had sailed from the Netherlands needed help from Lowestoft lifeboat crew when a rope fouled its propeller.

South west RNLI urge people to choose lifeguarded beaches and share advice

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

With Met Office weather warnings in force for extreme heat across much of the south west of England, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging people heading to the region’s coastline to visit RNLI l

Sea shanties, street food and sunshine draw crowds to Cardigan RNLI festival

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat Station welcomed hundreds of visitors to its Sea Shanty and Street Food Festival on Saturday 20 June, as glorious weather, lively entertainment and strong community spirit combined to create a memorable and successful event.

24 rafts racing in Looe river, raise vital funds for Looe RNLI Lifeboat Station

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

The 2026 Looe raft race raises over £2,600 for Looe RNLI Lifeboat Station

Ramsgate RNLI launch due to concerns for a yacht in dense fog

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

On Thursday 18 June, at the request of HM Coastguard, Ramsgate RNLI launched Tamar Class Diamond Jubilee, to the assistance of a yacht with two people onboard, due to concerns about the safety of the vessel in dense fog, near the Traffic Separation Zone with no radar.

Dún Laoghaire RNLI Saves Stranded Teens on Sandymount Strand

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Dún Laoghaire RNLI lifeboat volunteers' pagers sounded at 5:01pm from the Dún Laoghaire Coast Guard Unit tasking them to two teenagers cut off by the rising tide on Sandymount Strand.

Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI called to 2 persons in the water in the Broadford bay area

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI's volunteer crew called out to 2 males who got into difficulty after falling from a toy inflatable boat.

Fathers Day callout for Troon RNLI volunteers

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:00:00 + 0000

An early morning callout on Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June 2026, saw our RNLI all-weather lifeboat launch to a 19ft fishing vessel drifting without power off the coast of Holy Isle.