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 accidentally lose their lives in UK and Irish coastal waters each year.

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

Porthcawl RNLI wish to thank Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim for the generous donation from the 2015 Christmas Swim which sponsored this website and webcam

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Launch 62/24 – 📟 4.30pm

November 2nd, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following a report that a micro light may have ditched into the sea off Porthcawl seafront opposite the Atlantic Hotel. The charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Rose

Launch 61/24 – 📟 12.47pm

October 27th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard shortly after the charity's lifeboats had been rehoused following their Sunday morning training exercise. The crew were tasked to investigate two small inflatable boats in Newton

Launch 60/24 – 📟 3.31pm

October 19th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist in a multi-agency response near Scarweather Sands. The charity's Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service at approximately 3.42pm.

Launch 58+59/24 – 📟 4.46pm

October 5th, 2024

The 27ft yacht from Porthcawl RNLI's earlier launch made a request to HM Coastguard for assistance whilst struggling in rough seas off Nash Point and Barry Dock RNLI’s Shannon was launched to assist. Following an

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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.