Exmouth RNLI volunteers were awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club this week with a citation that reads ‘With thanks for your help and support of the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.” In presenting the award,...
The two intrepid young cousins who set their sights on completing a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge, proudly fulfilled their pledge this afternoon. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI...
At 10:20am today Sunday 30 May 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a male person who had sustained a serious injury whilst on board his boat on the River Exe. The lifeboat, crewed by Helm,...
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their inshore lifeboat this evening following a report that two female paddleboarders in difficulty near Budleigh Salterton. At 7.16pm today Wednesday 26 May 2021 Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was...
Grateful thanks to the staff of Tesco, Exmouth for recently taking part in the RNLI MayDay Challenge on 23 May 2021 and turning every little helps into a lot by raising an amazing £380 for our lifesaving charity. The event was organised by Tesco Community Champion,...
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 when life is in immediate danger....
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 RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used when life is in...
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 being taken out to sea by a strong...
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 times a day. The latest annual...
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 new...
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...
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 was...
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 was tasked by H.M....
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 April 1980 aged 21 before becoming Boats...
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 to the world...