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The volunteer RNLI crew from Porthcawl launched the charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat on service for the first time this year on Wednesday afternoon to rescue a surfer who had been swept around a headland in a rip current. Porthcawl's RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by UK Coastguard at 3.12pm on Wednesday 9 January 2020 and
For thousands of people along the coast, a festive dip in the sea is a Christmas tradition. In Porthcawl the 55th Christmas Day Swim takes place at Sandy Bay (Coney Beach) with swimmers entering the water at 11.45am. Before you take the plunge, the RNLI is offering some tips to help you stay safe in the
The volunteer RNLI crews from Porthcawl and Port Talbot launched the charity's lifeboats on service early on Wednesday morning to search for a fishing boat in the dark which had run into difficulty between Port Talbot and Ogmore By Sea. Porthcawl's RNLI's volunteer crew were paged at 5.01am and joined the crew from Port Talbot
It was with much sadness representatives from our fundraisers and crew attended the funeral of Ken Lewis earlier this week. Ken died on the 20th November at the age of 92. Ken had been an RNLI volunteer fundraiser for nearly 40 years before he decided to retire from active service due to mobility issues in
As the festive season approaches, the RNLI in Wales is issuing its own call for help, as new figures show Christmas call outs over the last 40 years have rocketed. At Porthcawl lifeboat crew launches during the last two years have been greater in number than any period since the lifeboat station was opened in 1965.
Porthcawl RNLI's Fundraising and Events Group has launched a new Active Supporting Membership Scheme. Membership forms to become an Active Supporting Member of Porthcawl RNLI are available now at from the our gift shop (open daily 10am - 4pm)
Last Sunday we had a visit from Pencoed RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) who are known as 'The Buffs.' It was a pleasure to host and show The Buffs around the station. They presented our volunteer crew and fundraisers with a kind donation of £500 which will help us continue #SavingLivesAtSea.
We were delighted to have a visit from the family of Shady Reed on Sunday to present the money they had raised in memory of Shady by participating in our charity walk. 2019 marks 10 years since the tragedy off Porthcawl seafront. The family continue to be great supporters of Porthcawl RNLI in recognition of
The volunteer lifeboat crew of Porthcawl RNLI will return to the small screen again next week as two rescues they carried out features in the next episode of the BBC TV series Saving Lives at Sea. Now in its fourth season, the documentary series showcases the lifesaving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The volunteer lifeboat crews of Porthcawl, Barry Dock and Penarth RNLI will all take to the small screen next week as they feature in the latest episode of the BBC TV series Saving Lives at Sea. Now in its fourth season, the documentary series showcases the lifesaving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
