Weather Information Unavailable

News

Latest News Stories

End of an era as Porthcawl RNLI volunteer helm retires as sea going crew

Date: June 15th, 2021 00:00

Sunday 15 June was a day of mixed emotions for Porthcawl RNLI volunteer helm, Carl Evans as he retired from his role as sea going crew at Porthcawl. Carl joined the crew during the summer

By | June 15th, 2021|Comments Off on End of an era as Porthcawl RNLI volunteer helm retires as sea going crew

Busy few hours for Porthcawl RNLI Volunteers on Sunday 13 June

Date: June 14th, 2021 00:00

Porthcawl RNLI volunteers had a very busy few hours yesterday (Sunday 13 June 2021). The first launch request from UK Coastguard came at 5.47pm when both of the charity's lifeboats were requested to launch at

By | June 14th, 2021|Comments Off on Busy few hours for Porthcawl RNLI Volunteers on Sunday 13 June

RNLI in Wales launches new campaign as survey reveals 30M plan summer coast trip

Date: May 28th, 2021 00:00

In light of the stark figures which reveal 30M people are planning to hit the UK coast this summer, the RNLI in Wales is taking steps to ensure their safety. With uncertainty over foreign holidays and

By | May 28th, 2021|Comments Off on RNLI in Wales launches new campaign as survey reveals 30M plan summer coast trip

Porthcawl RNLI crew rescue two from rock at Newton Point

Date: May 17th, 2021 00:00

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by UK Coastguard on Friday 14 May after they’d received a 999 call reporting that two teenagers were trapped on a rock by the incoming tide at Newton Point,

By | May 19th, 2021|Comments Off on Porthcawl RNLI crew rescue two from rock at Newton Point

Long Service Medals for Porthcawl RNLI Fundraisers

Date: May 14th, 2021 00:00

Diana John with Mark Dowie On a recent visit to Porthcawl lifeboat, RNLI CEO, Mark Dowie, was delighted to be able to present four stalwarts of the fundraising team with long service medals.

By | May 17th, 2021|Comments Off on Long Service Medals for Porthcawl RNLI Fundraisers

Harry Lidgley stops off at Porthcawl during 7000km cycling challenge

Date: May 8th, 2021 00:00

Harry Lidgley stopped at the lifeboat station today (8 May 2021) whilst cycling the entire coastline of mainland Great Britain (a total of 7000km). Having set out on 1 May from the RNLI Support Centre

By | May 8th, 2021|Comments Off on Harry Lidgley stops off at Porthcawl during 7000km cycling challenge

Latest Shouts

1004, 2025

Launch 15/25 – 📟 5.41pm

April 10th, 2025

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard following a report from Porthcawl NCI that 5 people were cut off by the tide at Dunraven Bay, Southerndown. The charity’s D Class lifeboat Hugo Missen

904, 2025

Launch 14/25 – 📟 6.50pm

April 9th, 2025

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard whilst out on a training exercise to investigate 2 people cut off by the tide at Dunraven Bay. The charity's Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires arrived

Latest Events

RescueFest 2025

June 21st, 2025

Watch this space - further information coming soon!

Porthcawl RNLI Easter Egg Hunt 2025

April 12th, 2025

Collect your activity sheet from Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station’s gift shop or AJ Guttridge in John Street. Find all the eggs around town and hand your activity sheet back into the lifeboat station gift shop.