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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

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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

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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,

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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.

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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

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Porthcawl RNLI’s annual figures for 2020

Date: April 29th, 2021 00:00

The RNLI’s annual figures for 2020 have been released this week which show that Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew: Launched the charity's inshore lifeboats 45 times, aiding 81 people and saving 11 lives. just over half

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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