Latest News Stories
Surviving the Storms: New book showcases incredible rescues by RNLI lifesavers
A new book providing a collection of first-hand accounts of some of the most dramatic rescues carried out by RNLI lifesavers around the UK and Ireland over the past 20 years is now on sale.
A letter to the media from the RNLI’s Chairman – Re: The RNLI Lifeguard Service
The RNLI Chairman, Stuart Popham, has written a letter to the national press in response to media coverage of the charity's lifeguard service provision. I am writing as Chairman of the RNLI Board of Trustees
Porthcawl RNLI’s Atlantic 85 launched to capsized kayaker
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by UK Coastguard at 6.47am on Saturday 30 May to assist a kayaker who had capsized between Newton and Tusker Rock. The kayaker was with a friend but had
Stop. Think. Stay Safe. RNLI in Wales issues important safety advice as Welsh Government announces latest lockdown changes
The RNLI in Wales has reacted to the Welsh Government’s plans for easing lockdown with an important safety warning. The Government’s changes, from Monday, will limit people to stay local and to not generally travel
Do not head to the coast this weekend – Stay home to save lives
It might be tempting to head to the coast this weekend, but please remember to follow Government instructions: stay home to save lives. Enjoy the view from our live cam at 🏡 porthcawl-lifeboat.co.uk #StayHomeSaveLives
Porthcawl RNLI volunteer launches online gym classes to keep the community fit
Local gym owner and Porthcawl RNLI crew member Gareth Charnock has launched live online gym classes open to the whole community aimed at getting them fit. Gareth who has been a member of the RNLI
Latest Shouts
Launch 98+99/25 – 📟 8.09pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard and tasked to assist with a multi-agency search off Porthcawl seafront. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires and D Class Hugo Missen were launched
Launch 97/25 – 📟 12.01pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew relaunched immediately after they had assisted a surfer at Rhych Point following a report that two paddleboarders were in difficulty at Newton Point. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires
Latest Events
RescueFest 2025
Click here to download demonstration times as a PDF RescueFest is Porthcawl RNLI's exciting, free, family friendly open day and rescue demonstration event. Expect action packed demonstrations and displays by the RNLI, South Wales Fire