Event: Exmouth RNLI naming ceremony and dedication of D class lifeboat George Bearman II Venue: Exmouth lifeboat station, Queens...
Exmouth RNLI to host ceremony to name and dedicate their new inshore lifeboat George Bearman II
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue man on yacht in the dark river Exe
Exmouth’s inshore lifeboat launched at 2.55am on 8 May, following a call to the Coastguard from a man aground in the dark river Exe. The UK Coastguard was contacted at 2.30am to request the launch of a lifeboat to assist a 16’ ketch aground off Starcross. After some...
Both Exmouth lifeboats rescue lone sailor on ‘unseaworthy’ yacht
Exmouth RNLI Shannon class and D class lifeboats launched today after a passing tug spotted a lone sailor aboard a 26' yacht in difficulty, two miles south of Exmouth. Inshore lifeboat launched first at 11.42am to investigate. The casualty vessel had taken on water...
Former casualties turned Fundraisers present cheque to their rescuers
On 12 April, the second anniversary of their rescue, Jared Colclough, Dan Morton and Richard Smith returned to Exmouth lifeboat station to hand over a cheque and to thank Crew volunteers who saved their lives. It was two years since their powerboat ran out of fuel and...
Soaring spring temperatures keep Exmouth RNLI volunteers busy
The start of the Easter holidays and warm weather attracted masses to the south Devon coast last week. Crew volunteers launched several times in just four days and continue to encourage members of the public to respect the water. Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II...
Antonio’s launches new gelato flavour to raise funds
Nine year old Jess Mitchell has designed a flavour of Italian ice cream (gelato) to be made and sold at Antonio’s in the Strand, Exmouth to raise money to save lives at sea. Jess was announced the winner on 31 March at the café. This is the fourth year running that...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers assist local Scalloper at the end of a busy week
At 5pm on Thursday 16 March, volunteers on a Shannon Launch and Recovery System (SLARS) training exercise were diverted to assist a local fishing vessel with a rope wrapped around its propeller at the entrance to the river Exe. Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers thank Antonio’s for continued fundraising
Local café owners were presented with a plaque on 7 March for their ongoing support for the charity that saves lives at sea. To date, Antonio’s in the Strand have raised £2,300 in three years and sponsored a community newsletter to raise awareness. Owners, Tony and...
Exmouth RNLI encourages safety awareness after two call-outs
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched twice on Sunday 12 February to sailors in difficulty in the river Exe estuary and off Topsham. The charity that saves lives at sea strives to educate water users in local community safety awareness. George Bearman II first...
Tesco donate community cheque to prove Every Little Helps
On Wednesday 8 February, staff at Tesco presented us with a cheque. This is the press release from Communications Agency, Freedman Brown: The Tesco store on Salterton road show their support with a £500 donation to the Exmouth RNLI. The donation will help to fund...
Both Exmouth lifeboats launched for windsurfer search in difficult conditions
Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn and D class George Bearman II launched on the morning of 2 February following reports from various members of the public to the Coastguard concerning a windsurfer in difficulty in the river Exe. George Bearman II launched at...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers meet their new ‘workhorse’ George Bearman II
A new D class lifeboat arrived at Exmouth lifeboat station on 12 January as George Bearman reached the end of her 10-year operational life. More than one hundred supporters, past and present volunteers and members of the public, including school children turned up at...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers past and present look forward to meeting their new inshore lifeboat
Event: Arrival of George Bearman II inshore D class lifeboat Venue: Exmouth lifeboat station, Queens Drive, Exmouth EX8 2AY Date: Thursday 12 January 11am The volunteer team at Exmouth RNLI lifeboat station are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new D class George...
Exmouth RNLI to receive new inshore lifeboat in the New Year
Exmouth lifeboat station will be receiving a new D class lifeboat on 12 January at 11am as George Bearman reaches the end of her 10-year operational life. The replacement inshore lifeboat D805 will be called George Bearman II. Chairman of the Exmouth Lifeboat...
A Big Cheque From Jurassic Coast Mini Club
Exmouth RNLI were presented with a cheque from the Jurassic Coast Mini Club from their annual Mouth2Mouth Rally held in September. Sunday morning saw the return of six Mini's to Exmouth Lifeboat station, their last visit in September was the annual Mouth2Mouth Mini...