Latest News Stories
Two rescued as their yacht goes aground
Following a request from the crew of Barry Dock Lifeboat the Coastguard paged the crew of Porthcawl’s RNLI inshore lifeboat to assist in the rescue of a 22 foot yacht that had run aground following
Porthcawl Lifeboats Launch to Capsized Canoeist
At 11.40am this morning, Sunday 24 February, Swansea coastguard received a Mayday call from a fishing boat off Sker Beach, Porthcawl, stating they had picked a capsized canoeist out of the water, who was suffering
Crew members sent to Devon floods
On Saturday 22 December, two volunteer members of Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Crew were mobilised to Barnstable to assist the Fire Service during major flooding in the Devon and Cornwall area and were immediately called upon.
Kayakers rescued after Mayday call
At 10.55am yesterday (Saturday 1 December) two lifeboats from Porthcawl RNLI were launched to a Mayday report of kayakers in difficulty off Newton Point, Porthcawl. Chris Missen, Helmsman of the Porthcawl Atlantic 85 Lifeboat said
Buccaneers’ Donate Share of £10,500
Porthcawl Buccaneers, organisers of Porthcawl Carnival and the Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim donated a share of £10,500 to Porthcawl Lifeboat Station. The Christmas Morning Swim’s two main beneficiaries, Porthcawl RNLI and Wales Air Ambulance, received
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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.