Category: Articles
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Cousins Ivie and Isla are taking part in the RNLI MayDay Mile Charity Fundraiser in Exmouth
Two young cousins are aiming to complete a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used…
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Exmouth RNLI crew competing in the MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ Charity Fundraiser
Two of Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members will be taking part in the Exmouth RNLI MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ event – a 72 kilometre charity relay on Saturday 15 May 2021. A mayday call is the most urgent plea…
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Exmouth RNLI called to speedboat in difficulty
At 11.38am today Tuesday 27 April 2021 Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn was launched having been tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a 24ft speedboat suffering from engine failure, out of control and…
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South West RNLI crews issue Mayday after figures show a busy 2020
The RNLI in the South West has today released its annual rescue figures which show that despite much of the year spent under lockdown restrictions, the regions volunteer lifeboat crews were as busy as ever and launched on average four…
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Funeral arrangements : Former Exmouth RNLI Coxswain / Mechanic Tim Mock
Following on from our previous sad announcement of the death of former Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Coxswain / Mechanic, Tim Mock, and Coronavirus restrictions regarding limited attendance at his funeral: The funeral cortege will be driving along the seafront between the…
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An update on the ramp at Exmouth Lifeboat Station
Recent sand movement at the bottom of Exmouth lifeboat station’s ramp means the Shannon class all-weather lifeboat cannot be safely launched and recovered from the station at the moment. Preliminary ground investigations have now been completed and designs are being…
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Exmouth RNLI called to kitesurfer in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their inshore lifeboat this morning following a 999 call reporting a kitesurfer in difficulty off the East Devon shoreline. At 11.38am today Thursday 15 April 2021 Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II…
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Exmouth RNLI called to rescue Kayaker
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched today to rescue a female kayaker who became unwell and capsized in the River Exe off Lympstone Manor. At 08:59am today Wednesday 14 April 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II …
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Accolades in abundance after death of former long serving Exmouth RNLI Coxswain Mechanic
Exmouth RNLI crew and volunteers were saddened this week to learn of the death of former Lifeboat Coxswain Mechanic, Tim Mock on 10th April 2021, after a short illness. Tim served for 34 years, joining as a crew volunteer in…
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‘Mr T Rex’ roars in over £800 for Exmouth RNLI
Exmouth RNLI’s newest volunteer Tour Guide, Jay King, ran 25k yesterday to raise important and much needed funds for the lifesaving charity. Yesterday morning, Saturday 3 April 2021 our very own newly recruited RNLI Tour Guide volunteer, Jay King, proved…
