Latest News Stories
In Memory of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021
Everyone involved in the RNLI sends heartfelt condolences to Our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke of Edinburgh has accompanied Her Majesty on many RNLI
Easter holiday safety warning from the RNLI in Wales
The RNLI is urging people to think carefully about beach safety ahead of the Easter holidays. This warning comes with some of the highest tides of the year from this weekend, (27 March – 2
Derek Crowder’s 80th birthday cycling challenge for RNLI
On Saturday 20 February Porthcawl's Derek Crowder completed a cycling challenge to celebrate his 80th birthday. With nearly £600 raised so far, all funds raised go towards saving lives at sea at Porthcawl. Derek rode
RNLI’s water safety warning during Welsh half term break
With half term approaching next week, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone, who is able under government guidelines to visit the Welsh coast to stay safe. The charity is urging people not
With great sadness we learn of the loss of station friend and visits volunteer, Peter Furlong
It is of great sadness to learn that Porthcawl RNLI have lost a long term friend and indeed in recent years, a volunteer at our station. Peter Furlong was extremely experienced in all nautical matters
RNLI renewed safety call for families using the Welsh coast for exercise
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone lucky enough to live within walking distance of the coast during lockdown to stay safe and not take any unnecessary risks that may put extra pressure
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.