Latest News Stories
A challenging year in which Porthcawl RNLI volunteers remain ready to respond 24/7
Porthcawl lifeboat crews have launched on 28 occasions to call outs since lockdown was introduced on 23 March. Volunteers have maintained launching throughout to those in distress whilst following RNLI and government guidelines. At Porthcawl
Be ‘beach safe’ is the message as RNLI lifeguards return to 26 beaches in Wales
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and HM Coastguard are today (Friday 3 July) launching a new beach safety campaign in Wales, urging parents to protect their families by following key safety advice to save
Former Porthcawl crew member Alex Evans celebrates 20 years of volunteering for the RNLI
Alex Evans is a third generation lifeboat volunteer following in his father's - Wayne Evans and grandfather’s welly boots, who were on the crew at Porthcawl Lifeboat Station. Alex joined the RNLI when he was
Surviving the Storms: New book showcases incredible rescues by RNLI lifesavers
A new book providing a collection of first-hand accounts of some of the most dramatic rescues carried out by RNLI lifesavers around the UK and Ireland over the past 20 years is now on sale.
A letter to the media from the RNLI’s Chairman – Re: The RNLI Lifeguard Service
The RNLI Chairman, Stuart Popham, has written a letter to the national press in response to media coverage of the charity's lifeguard service provision. I am writing as Chairman of the RNLI Board of Trustees
Porthcawl RNLI’s Atlantic 85 launched to capsized kayaker
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by UK Coastguard at 6.47am on Saturday 30 May to assist a kayaker who had capsized between Newton and Tusker Rock. The kayaker was with a friend but had
Latest Shouts
Launch 71/24 – 📟 10.32am
Lifeboats from Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist in a multi-agency incident at Ogmore-by-Sea. In a coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. To support
Launch 70/24 – 📟 10.31am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch to assist with a multi-agency search. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched on service to conduct a search of
Latest Events
Porthcawl RNLI Carol Service
A traditional carol service of nine lessons and carols at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. Performances by West Park Primary Choir and Porthcawl Male Voice Choir. Collection for Porthcawl RNLI. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.