Author: ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk
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Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat launched in search for missing man.
Exmouth Inshore Lifeboat George Bearman II was launched yesterday Friday 26 July 2019 following a report from the Devon & Cornwall Police and Coastguard of a missing male. The lifeboat, led by volunteer Helm Henry Mock and Crew, Roger Moore…
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Exmouth RNLI rescues teenage swimmer in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat George Bearman II launched during the evening of Thursday 25 July 2019 following a report by a member of the public that a swimmer was in difficulties off Exmouth seafront. At about 7:10pm volunteer Crew members…
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Des went the distance for Exmouth RNLI
Veteran long distance runner and Exmouth RNLI volunteer, Des White has raised £776.25 by running this year’s London Marathon in aid of the local lifesaving charity. Des, a volunteer Tour Guide at the station, ran the London Marathon, his 42nd…
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers called out three times after busy PR weekend
Exmouth’s Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn attended two public relations’ events in Lyme Bay over the weekend of 6 and 7 July. Three call-outs followed on Sunday evening within two miles of Exmouth lifeboat station. On Saturday 6…
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New Lifeboat Operations Manager takes the helm at Exmouth RNLI
On 21 June, Mike Gall, a retired Royal Navy Dentist took over the volunteer management role at Exmouth lifeboat station from Kevin Riley MBE, after a total of 20 years’ dedicated voluntary service. Mike retired from the Royal Navy two…
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Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers rescue seven people in one weekend
Between 28 June and 30 June, the Exmouth inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched three times on service, attended five services and assisted seven people in difficulty. George Bearman II first launched at 4.21pm on Friday. A female windsurfer was…
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Casualty thanks Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers after Easter rescue
On 26 June, a Bristol couple returned to the south Devon coast to thank the volunteer team who responded to their call for help on 20 April. Janet was sitting awkwardly on a rock at Dawlish Warren when she suffered…
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The Beach Pub Comedy Evening Fundraiser
Plymouth Comedian Richard James is walking the West Coast Path and carrying out Comedy Gigs at various venues along the way. For 44 days in June and July, intrepid Richard and his friends are walking along the stunning and at…
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Jurassic Coast Mini Club donates £1,125 to Exmouth RNLI
A group of car enthusiasts who, over the last decade, have raised more than £9,000 for Exmouth RNLI, have donated yet more vital funds for the local volunteers who save lives at sea. The Jurassic Coast Mini Club, which has…
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue three people on yachts within nine hours
Both Exmouth lifeboats were called out over the weekend of 1 and 2 June, both to assist yachts with mechanical difficulties. All three casualties were wearing lifejackets and suitably equipped. None needed casualty care. Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched…
