Latest News Stories
Porthcawl RNLI issues safety warning after helping over 100 people in two days
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew have responded to multiple incidents in the last two days involving both people attempting to cross the river at Ogmore and paddleboarders in difficulty. The charity’s two inshore lifeboats, Atlantic 85 Rose
Platinum Jubilee Medals Awarded to Porthcawl RNLI Volunteers
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew and operations team proudly received their Platinum Jubilee medals over the weekend from the station's president, Peter Scott. The medals were awarded to those volunteers with five years consecutive service with
RNLI launch new safety initiative as charity’s lifeguards return to Welsh beaches
Today (Wednesday 25 May) the RNLI launches its summer beach safety campaign as statistics show over 2.6million people flocked to enjoy Welsh beaches which were patrolled by the charity’s lifeguards in 2021. Ahead of the
Porthcawl RNLI sadness following passing of David Shillaw
The station's flag is flying at half mast, upon hearing of the passing of David Shillaw, Chairman of the Porthcawl RNLI events and fundraising group. David joined the Porthcawl RNLI fundraising branch in 1999 and
Porthcawl RNLI’s new D Class lifeboat is officially named
The charity’s new D Class lifeboat D861 was named Hugo Missen in a naming and dedication ceremony held on Sunday 24 April outside the Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl. The lifeboat was named in memory of Hugo
New data reveals Porthcawl RNLI saved 11 lives during 2021
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has today released its rescue figures for 2021, which show a total of 408 lives saved by the charity’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards last year – more than one
Latest Shouts
Launch 10/24 – 📟 4.27pm
HM Coastguard tasked Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew following a report a windsurfer may be in difficulty in Newton Bay during the tail end of #StormKathleen. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched
Launch 8+9/24 – 📟 6.41am
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi-agency incident. Both the charity's relief D Class Peggy D and Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires were launched on service to
Latest Events
RescueFest 2024
RescueFest 2024 is Porthcawl RNLI's exciting, free, family friendly open day and rescue demonstration event. Expect action packed demonstrations and displays by the RNLI, emergency services and other organisations. Plus, newfoundland dog display, entertainment and
Porthcawl RNLI Fundraising and Events Group AGM
Porthcawl RNLI Fundraising & Event Group will be holding their AGM at Porthcawl RNLI station on Monday 13 May at the RNLI Station at 6.00pm. All welcome.