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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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RNLI’s water safety warning during Welsh half term break

Date: February 13th, 2021 00:00

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

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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