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Couple to visit every Welsh RNLI lifeboat station in RNLI/911 fundraiser
A couple are attempting to visit every lifeboat station in Wales between 23 August and 1 September. Travelling over 2000 miles in ‘Splash’ their Porsche 911, the challenge will be covered in 9.11 days in
Surfer recalls dramatic rescue by RNLI in new documentary
A surfer who was saved by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers after being washed around a headland into huge breaking waves will soon be on TV screens as he recalls the death-defying rescue. Jack
Climbing Snowdon for Porthcawl RNLI
Three Porthcawl friends have set themselves a very tough challenge, they have planned to drive to Snowdonia and then climb Snowdon on the same day, 7 Sept. They decided to raise money for charity and
Pyle and Kenfig veterans golf society make cheque presentation to Porthcawl RNLI
Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat's fundraising team were delighted to have a visit from Pyle & Kenfig veterans golf society on Sunday 8 August to make a cheque presentation for £360. The funds were raised during their Cotswolds
Porthcawl RNLI rescue a dog lost at sea for three hours
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were launched twice on Saturday (17 July) after a springer spaniel was last seen entering the water at Newton Beach early on Saturday morning. Ollie the springer spaniel had entered the
Holiday safety plea as Wales RNLI lifeguards rescue 1,603 kids last summer
The RNLI and Her Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard are calling for families in Wales to take care at the coast as the first week of the six-week break begins. New figures released show that RNLI lifeguards
Latest Shouts
Launch 61/21 – 📟 6.19pm
UK Coastguard paged Porthcawl's volunteer crew following a report a group of 5 teenagers had got cut off by the tide at the Ogmore river and there was concern they may attempt to cross at
Launch 60/21 – 📟 1.28pm
UK Coastguard tasked Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew following a report of a Stand Up Paddleboarder (SUP) in difficulty in Newton Bay. The SUP-er was reported to be waving and shouting for help. UK Coastguard requested the
Latest Events
POSTPONED – Porthcawl RNLI Annual Charity Walk 2021
The 2021 annual charity walk due to take place in September 2021 has been postponed due to the uncertainty caused by Covid-19. It will take place in April 2022 depending on circumstances closer to the