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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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Strong easterly winds and Spring tides lead to busy Saturday for Porthcawl RNLI

Date: April 27th, 2021 00:00

Porthcawl RNLI volunteers had a busy few hours on Saturday 24 April launching to five incidents within a few hours. Many of the incidents were caused by very strong easterly winds which were offshore at

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Welsh RNLI crews issue their own Mayday after figures reveal a dramatic increase in lives saved last summer

Date: April 26th, 2021 00:00

The RNLI in Wales has today released its annual rescue figures which show lives saved by lifeboat crews during the summer of 2020 rocketed by 71%. As lockdown restrictions eased and people flocked to the

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In Memory of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021

Date: April 10th, 2021 00:00

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

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Easter holiday safety warning from the RNLI in Wales

Date: March 26th, 2021 00:00

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

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Derek Crowder’s 80th birthday cycling challenge for RNLI

Date: February 26th, 2021 00:00

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

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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.