Author: ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk
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Exmouth Lifeboat tasked to disabled Yacht in Lyme Bay
Visitors to Exmouth RNLI’s Open Day witnessed a real-life emergency launch on Sunday when the station’s Shannon class lifeboat was tasked to a disabled yacht in Lyme Bay. Supporters were enjoying having a look around the lifeboat station on Sunday…
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Both Exmouth lifeboats assist two people on yacht in difficulty
On 12 August, inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 1.05pm and Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn at 1.15pm following a Mayday call from a 23’ yacht in difficulty, half a mile south of Exmouth lifeboat station. The…
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Exmouth RNLI to recruit a Volunteer Lifeboat Administrative Officer
A vacancy has arisen at Exmouth lifeboat station to recruit a volunteer to join their team to help save lives at sea, by providing co-ordination and administration as a key part of the Lifeboat Management Group (LMG). The Lifeboat Management…
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Exmouth volunteers rescue yacht with broken mast in centre of Lyme Bay
On 28 July at 6.25am, Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn was tasked following a Pan Pan call for help from Lyme Bay at 5.30am, with no further communication. At 6.48am, whilst travelling eastwards towards Sidmouth, Crew were given…
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Lympstone Fundraising Couple receive RNLI Award
A Lympstone couple have received national recognition of their charity efforts raising over £20,000 for the Exmouth RNLI. A presentation to Alan & Sally Burton took place last Saturday 14th July following their raising of over £20,000 in Lympstone for…
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Exmouth RNLI rescue solo sailor aground at Rodney Bay
On 13 July, inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 5pm to a solo sailor on board a 20′ sailing boat aground at Rodney Bay. Crew were on scene within three minutes and discovered a passer-by in the water trying…
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Ladies use Exmouth RNLI’s social media to call for help
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 5.47pm on 11 July to two young ladies who were cut off by the tide, east of Orcombe Point. The casualties who were on holiday from Poland, messaged the Exmouth RNLI Facebook page…
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Exmouth RNLI host combined agency Casualty Care training
On 1 July, local emergency services were invited to Exmouth lifeboat station to take part in various scenarios, played by actors from Peninsula Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine team. The morning was organised by Crew volunteer and emergency doctor, Chris Marsh with…
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue teenager who fell 60’ down cliff face
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 9.48pm on 29 June to reports that a 16-year-old girl had fallen off a cliff at Orcombe Point. Crew volunteers were on scene within eight minutes and found the casualty on a ledge,…
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Exmouth All Weather Lifeboat : Thermal Imaging Binoculars
On Tuesday 19 June 2018, Exmouth RNLI were very pleased to receive their new Thermal Imaging Binoculars for use on their Shannon Class All Weather Lifeboat, R and J Welburn. These sophisticated binoculars target heat emissions, providing excellent vision in…
