RESPECT THE WATER

IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING IN THE WATER, LEAN BACK AND FLOAT ON YOUR BACK, EXTENDING YOUR ARMS AND LEGS. FLOAT TO LIVE.

IN A COASTAL EMERGENCY, CALL 999 OR 112 AND ASK FOR THE COASTGUARD.

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Sadly, around 138 people accidentally lose their lives in UK and Irish coastal waters each year.

If you find yourself in danger in the water, remember, float to live.

Porthcawl RNLI wish to thank Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim for the generous donation from the 2015 Christmas Swim which sponsored this website and webcam

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Latest Shouts

Launch 58+59/24 – 📟 4.46pm

October 5th, 2024

The 27ft yacht from Porthcawl RNLI's earlier launch made a request to HM Coastguard for assistance whilst struggling in rough seas off Nash Point and Barry Dock RNLI’s Shannon was launched to assist. Following an

Launch 57/24 – 📟 12.39pm

October 5th, 2024

HM Coastguard paged Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew following a request for assistance from a yacht which was struggling in the prevailing conditions off Ogmore deeps whilst passaging to Cardiff. Porthcawl's Atlantic 85 Rose of the

Launch 56/24 – 📟 11.00am

September 29th, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked during their Sunday morning training exercise by HM Coastguard following a report that a kayaker had capsized off Ogmore by Sea and was unable to reboard his kayak. Being

Launch 55/24 – 📟 11.05pm

September 22nd, 2024

Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi agency incident at Sandy Bay. The crew provide assistance and were stood down once all was resolved and returned to station

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All the Latest News

Buckingham Palace garden party to mark 200 years of saving lives at sea

May 22nd, 2024

His Majesty The King has granted permission for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of the 200th anniversary of

New Lifeboat Operations Manager at Porthcawl RNLI

March 31st, 2024

Andrew Walmsley has recently taken up the volunteer position of Lifeboat Operations Manager at Porthcawl RNLI. Andrew works as an electrical

Porthcawl lifeboat station celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary

March 4th, 2024

On Monday (4 March 2024) the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrates 200 years of saving lives at sea – thanks

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Cowbridge male voice choir in aid of Porthcawl RNLI

September 24th, 2024

Know the risks:

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The temperature of our waters can steal the air from your lungs and leave you helpless in seconds.

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Around half the people who drown slip, trip or fall into the water. They don’t expect to get wet.

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If you fall into water unexpectedly fight your instinct. Relax and float on your back. Float to live.