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A letter to the media from the RNLI’s Chairman – Re: The RNLI Lifeguard Service

Date: June 6th, 2020 00:00

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

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Porthcawl RNLI’s Atlantic 85 launched to capsized kayaker

Date: June 1st, 2020 00:00

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

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Stop. Think. Stay Safe. RNLI in Wales issues important safety advice as Welsh Government announces latest lockdown changes

Date: May 29th, 2020 00:00

The RNLI in Wales has reacted to the Welsh Government’s plans for easing lockdown with an important safety warning. The Government’s changes, from Monday, will limit people to stay local and to not generally travel

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Do not head to the coast this weekend – Stay home to save lives

Date: April 4th, 2020 00:00

It might be tempting to head to the coast this weekend, but please remember to follow Government instructions: stay home to save lives. Enjoy the view from our live cam at 🏡 porthcawl-lifeboat.co.uk #StayHomeSaveLives

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Porthcawl RNLI volunteer launches online gym classes to keep the community fit

Date: March 26th, 2020 00:00

Local gym owner and Porthcawl RNLI crew member Gareth Charnock has launched live online gym classes open to the whole community aimed at getting them fit. Gareth who has been a member of the RNLI

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Safety advice for coastal visitors during COVID-19 outbreak

Date: March 20th, 2020 00:00

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone planning a visit to the coast this weekend to stay safe and not take any unnecessary risks. Given the current COVID-19 outbreak and the importance of

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Latest Shouts

3103, 2025

Launch 7 & 8/25 – 📟 1.14am

March 31st, 2025

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard in the early hours following a request for assistance from South Wales Police. They had concern that 4 teenagers may have entered the water at Newton

2603, 2025

Launch 6/25 – 📟 2.48pm

March 26th, 2025

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard following multiple 999 calls reporting two women in difficulties in the Ogmore river. The two, a mother and daughter had been caught by the rising tide

Latest Events

RescueFest 2025

June 21st, 2025

Watch this space - further information coming soon!

Samtampa Memorial Run 2025

April 6th, 2025

In 1947, 47 people lost their lives in the grounding of SS Samtampa, just off Sker Point including 8 courageous RNLI crew members. Porthcawl Runners are organising a run to commemorate their sacrifice, to remember