At about 13:00 hrs today Saturday 30 May 2020, Exmouth RNLI temporary Inshore Lifeboat D-755 Peggy D was launched following a report by Exmouth National Coastwatch Institute concerning two men adrift in an inflatable rowing boat. The two men were observed by Exmouth...
Both Exmouth RNLI Lifeboats attend two emergencies
At 12:17 hrs today, Thursday 28 May 2020 both Exmouth’s RNLI temporary lifeboats, the Inshore Lifeboat D-755 Peggy D and All Weather Lifeboat 13-33 Bridie O’Shea were requested to launch by H.M. Coastguard following reports of a swimmer who had reportedly disappeared...
Exmouth RNLI Lifeboats rescue swimmer in difficulty
At 17:11 hrs today, Monday 25 May 2020 Exmouth’s RNLI temporary lifeboats, the Inshore Lifeboat D-755 Peggy D and All Weather Lifeboat 13-33 Bridie O’Shea were alerted by H.M. Coastguard following multiple reports of a swimmer in difficulties off the beach at...
Exmouth RNLI Lifeboats launch to assist rowers in difficulty
At 21:42 hrs yesterday, Saturday 23 May 2020 Exmouth’s RNLI temporary lifeboats, the Inshore Lifeboat D-755 Peggy D and All Weather Lifeboat 13-33 Bridie O’Shea were alerted by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a rowing boat in difficulty on the River Exe. Following the...
Both Exmouth RNLI Lifeboats called out to emergency beacon activation
At 16:29 hrs today Monday 4 May 2020 Exmouth RNLI All Weather Lifeboat 13-33 Bridie O’Shea was launched following a request by H.M. Coastguard after an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) had been activated in the area. The lifeboat launched at 16:51hrs...
Exmouth RNLI All Weather Lifeboat searches for missing diver
At 15:46hrs today, Saturday 25 April 2020 Exmouth’s RNLI temporary All Weather Lifeboat 13-33 Bridie O’Shea was alerted by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a missing diver four miles off the coast of Seatown, Dorset. Following the alert the Lifeboat was launched shortly...
Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat launched to assist grounded vessel
Last evening, Saturday 4 April 2020 Exmouth’s RNLI Inshore Lifeboat George Bearman II was alerted by Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew member, David Preece, to go to the assistance of a vessel sailing erratically on the River Exe where it was seen to collide with a number...
Temporary curtailment : Exmouth RNLI Shop & Visits
PLEASE NOTE : Due to the Coronavirus outbreak our Exmouth RNLI Shop will be closed until further notice and visits around the Lifeboat Station will also be suspended for the time being. The situation will be reviewed regularly and further information published as...
Brendan’s ‘Your Guardian Angel’ raises over £1,100 for Exmouth RNLI
Devon artist, Brendan Rawlings, of Zen Wood Design, Topsham, who exhibited his life-sized statuette at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station on Saturday, raised £1,187.62 for the lifesaving charity in donations received during the event. The exhibition was due to be...
Young Aubrey’s sponsored swim raises £300 for the RNLI
Eleven year old Aubrey Green, from Wilmington, has recently raised £300 for the RNLI following a successful 5k sponsored swim that he completed for the lifesaving charity in January. Aubrey, a keen swimmer, set up a Just Giving fundraising page for his campaign and...
Golden Wedding couple donate to Exmouth RNLI
Very grateful thanks and many congratulations to Paul and Carol Withers who celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 24 January 2020. In lieu of presents, the couple asked family and friends to give donations to benefit the Exmouth RNLI Crew. They raised a grand...
Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station looking to recruit volunteers
Exmouth RNLI are currently looking for volunteers to support their small team of dedicated volunteers to either help staff the RNLI Shop, as Fundraisers or to help as members of the Lifeboats Visits Team to provide free tours for the public at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat...
Exmouth Inshore Lifeboat launched to assist male in water
At 14:03hrs today Thursday 16 January 2020 Exmouth’s RNLI Inshore Lifeboat George Bearman II was alerted by HM Coastguard to go to the assistance of a male in difficulty in the water in the River Exe near Lympstone. The Lifeboat was launched at 14:07hrs by volunteer...
Budleigh Lions collect over £1,100 for Exmouth RNLI
Budleigh Salterton Lions Club have donated an incredible £1169.59 to Exmouth RNLI following their collection at the Budleigh Salterton Christmas Swim last year. The Club, whose members have been keen supporters of the local lifesaving charity for many years, presented...
Exmouth Inshore Lifeboat launched to assist female in water
At 01:01hrs today Wednesday 1st January 2020 Exmouth’s Inshore Lifeboat George Bearman II was alerted by HM Coastguard to go to the assistance of a female in difficulty in the water off Exmouth seafront. In what was the first shout for the RNLI in the whole of the UK...