Latest News Stories
Fundraisers and crew attend the funeral of ‘Mr RNLI’
It was with much sadness representatives from our fundraisers and crew attended the funeral of Ken Lewis earlier this week. Ken died on the 20th November at the age of 92. Ken had been an
Welsh RNLI volunteers brace themselves for festive season
As the festive season approaches, the RNLI in Wales is issuing its own call for help, as new figures show Christmas call outs over the last 40 years have rocketed. At Porthcawl lifeboat crew launches during
Porthcawl RNLI Active Supporting Membership Scheme Launched
Porthcawl RNLI's Fundraising and Events Group has launched a new Active Supporting Membership Scheme. Membership forms to become an Active Supporting Member of Porthcawl RNLI are available now at from the our gift shop (open
Pencoed RAOB ‘The Buffs’ Donate £500 to Porthcawl RNLI
Last Sunday we had a visit from Pencoed RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) who are known as 'The Buffs.' It was a pleasure to host and show The Buffs around the station. They presented
Family of Shady Reed Donate £2170 to Porthcawl RNLI
We were delighted to have a visit from the family of Shady Reed on Sunday to present the money they had raised in memory of Shady by participating in our charity walk. 2019 marks 10
Two rescues by Porthcawl RNLI to feature in BBC TV Documentary
The volunteer lifeboat crew of Porthcawl RNLI will return to the small screen again next week as two rescues they carried out features in the next episode of the BBC TV series Saving Lives at
Latest Shouts
Launch 97/19 – 📟 3.52pm
Our volunteer crew were tasked by UK Coastguard following a report 2 surfers were struggling against the current and being swept around Hutchwns Point from Rest Bay. As the lifeboat arrived on scene we found
Launch 95+96/19 – 📟 1.56pm
Our volunteer crew were tasked by UK Coastguard to a group of 6 people and 2 dogs who were cut off by the tide at Nash Point. The group had walked from Llantwit Major along
Latest Events
Porthcawl RNLI Carol Service
Traditional carol service at All Saints Church, Porthcawl - 7pm start. Performances by West Park Primary Choir and Porthcawl Male Voice Choir. Collection for the RNLI. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
#RescueFestivity 2019 – Father Christmas arriving on Porthcawl Lifeboat
Join us at the rear of Jennings Building to see Santa arrive into Porthcawl Marina onboard our Atlantic 85 lifeboat. Santa will arrive onboard the lifeboat shortly after 6pm. Afterwards there will be an opportunity