Latest News Stories
Wales prepares to give it some welly and answer the RNLI’s Mayday call
The latest RNLI rescue figures reveal there were 1,100 lifeboat launches at Wales’ 30 lifeboat stations in 2018, with 1,216 people aided between Flint and Penarth. The RNLI is now calling on the people of
Jez Perkins takes on Everest base camp challenge for the RNLI
Between 7 to 24 March this year Jez Perkins will climb to Everest base camp while raising funds for the RNLI towards Saving Lives At Sea. Jez recently called into the lifeboat station at Porthcawl
Green laser light causes distraction for Porthcawl RNLI crew
Whilst returning from a multi-agency search on Sunday evening, volunteer crew from Porthcawl RNLI were repeatedly dazzled by a green laser light. Helm of Porthcawl’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Joe Missen said, “The crew reported being
Porthcawl RNLI Volunteers Reflect on 2018
Lifeboats stationed at Porthcawl were launched 108 times in response to incidents during the year. Casualties varied widely from surfers, windsurfers, broken down vessels and persons cut off by the incoming tide. Deputy Launch Authority,
RNLI urge Christmas swimmers to stay safe before they dive in
For thousands up and down the coast, a festive dip in the sea is part of a Christmas tradition. RNLI lifeboat stations, community groups and charities have organised dips on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing
Porthcawl RNLI Volunteer Wins Bravery Award
Following his nomination to the Bridge FM Radio ‘Young Achievers Award 2018’ which was supported by Bridgend College, Porthcawl’s Ieuan Walmsley-Williams was delighted to hear that he had been selected as the winner of the
Latest Shouts
Launch 14/24 – 📟 2.34pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard at 2.34pm on Saturday 27 April following a report that three people on stand up paddleboards (SUPs) were struggling to get back to shore at Rest
Launch 13/24 – 📟 8.24pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following reports of a paddleboard (SUP) a fair distance from the shore off Hardy's Bay, Ogmore by Sea in fading light. The charity's Atlantic 85, Rose
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.