RESPECT THE WATER

IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING IN THE WATER, LEAN BACK AND FLOAT ON YOUR BACK, EXTENDING YOUR ARMS AND LEGS. FLOAT TO LIVE.

IN A COASTAL EMERGENCY, CALL 999 OR 112 AND ASK FOR THE COASTGUARD.

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Sadly, around 138 people die by accident in UK and Irish coastal waters each year.

If you find yourself in danger in the water, remember, float to live.

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Launch 66/24 – 📟 9.23am

November 12th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch the D Class lifeboat to provide further assistance with an ongoing multi-agency response. The charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat Hugo Missen was

Launch 65/24 – 📟 4.19am

November 12th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch the D Class lifeboat to assist with an ongoing multi-agency response. The charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat Hugo Missen was launched on

Launch 64/24 – 📟 3.52am

November 12th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist in a multi-agency response along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline. The charity’s Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service

Launch 63/24 – 📟 5.26pm

November 9th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard to investigate concerns for an object in the water at Newton Bay The charity’s D class lifeboat, Hugo Missen was launched on service and made best

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Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI involved in joint rescue of yacht

October 6th, 2024

Barry Dock RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) and Porthcawl RNLI's Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched yesterday to assist a 27ft yacht struggling in

Porthcawl RNLI urges Elvis fans to stay safe

September 27th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI volunteers will be on call 24/7 during the town's annual Elvis Festival, just like every other day of the

Magical Music raises £3300 for Porthcawl RNLI

June 5th, 2024

David Hughes visited Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station last Sunday to present a cheque for £3,300 which were funds raised through the

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Know the risks:

risk-shock

The temperature of our waters can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds.

risk-intowater

Around half the people who drown slip, trip or fall into the water. They don’t expect to get wet.

risk-rip

If you fall into water unexpectedly fight your instinct. Relax and float on your back. Float to live.