Author: ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk
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High winds and heavy rain keep both Exmouth lifeboats busy
Crew volunteers at Exmouth RNLI were tasked three times on 13 November within the Exe estuary. Both Exmouth lifeboats launched in difficult stormy conditions – Force 8/9 South/South Easterly winds. A call to the Coastguard from the member of the…
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers tow fishing boat through the night
Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched at 7.44pm on 9 November to reports of a broken down fishing boat 10 miles south of Lyme Regis. The 26 tonne vessel with two people on board had mechanical failure and…
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Lifeboat Ball organised by Exmouth RNLI crew volunteers’ wives raises £5,000
The 2014 Lifeboat Ball which took place on 4 October at the Exmouth Pavilion, amassed £5,040.16 through ticket sales, raffle and a prize auction. The successful event was organised by a committee of Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers’ wives and girlfriends.…
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Alex reaches Exmouth RNLI on his ‘long walk round’ Great Britain
Fundraiser Alex Ellis-Roswell, 21 is walking around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for the charity that saves lives at sea. His challenge began on 3 August at Margate and on 1 November, departed Exmouth RNLI walking westwards.…
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Another unsuccessful attempted burglary at Exmouth Lifeboat Station
For the second time in six weeks, thieves have caused costly damage to the charity’s lifeboat station on Queens Drive in Exmouth. Taking place overnight on 2 November, no money was taken and the boathouse has now been secured. In…
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Gig Rowing Club raise an oar-some amount for Exmouth RNLI
The new local gig rowing club in town has helped raise £127.75 for Exmouth RNLI on 23 and 24 August, during the charity’s Open Day Weekend. The club organised a rowing competition and sold bottled water to help save lives…
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Volunteers rescue man adrift on inflatable in the dark
On Saturday 30 August at 8.03pm, inshore lifeboat George Bearman was tasked to locate a man drifting upriver in a toy inflatable. A member of the public had called Brixham Coastguard at 8pm.
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Inshore lifeboat crew rescue man stranded on rocks
Our Inshore lifeboat, George Bearman launched at 9.23am today (29 August) after a man was stranded on rocks near Sandy Bay at high tide. The man had been separated from his canoe and had sought refuge on rocks but was…
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Exmouth RNLI assist two exhausted sailors in Lyme Bay
On 27 August at 10am, Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched amid choppy conditions to assist two sailors in difficulty, six miles east of Straight Point.
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers celebrate Open Day Weekend success
During 23 and 24 August, the station’s proud volunteers opened the doors to their boathouse to welcome supporters visiting their Open Day Weekend. The total raised was over £1,500 with the charity’s shop performance hitting an all-time record.
