Latest News Stories
Two rescues by Porthcawl RNLI to feature in BBC TV Documentary
The volunteer lifeboat crew of Porthcawl RNLI will return to the small screen again next week as two rescues they carried out features in the next episode of the BBC TV series Saving Lives at
Three Welsh RNLI stations to feature in new series of popular TV documentary
The volunteer lifeboat crews of Porthcawl, Barry Dock and Penarth RNLI will all take to the small screen next week as they feature in the latest episode of the BBC TV series Saving Lives at
Porthcawl RNLI September Events
During September we have a fantastic range of events taking place all in support of Porthcawl RNLI. The Porthcawl Fashion and Food Festival features nearly two weeks of events allowing local businesses to showcase their
Porthcawl RNLI volunteer offers assistance at Whaley Bridge
Volunteers from the RNLI's Flood Rescue teams have been working as part of the multi-agency response to the ongoing situation at Toddbrook Reservoir. Paul Eastment, Area Lifesaving Manager for the RNLI, who lives in Porthcawl
Father and Son Lifeboat Crew Launch on Rescue Mission
Porthcawl RNLI volunteers were paged at lunchtime on Sunday 26 May following the report of a yacht in difficulty approximately two and half miles off Porthcawl. The twenty three feet sailing boat with three persons
Beth Foot Forward Around Britain
A special visitor arrived at Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station on Sunday 28 April 2019. Beth Wickes, who is walking the GB mainland coast, started the next leg of her journey at Porthcawl heading to Port
Latest Shouts
Launch 91/25 – 📟 9.00pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard and tasked to assist with a multi-agency search off Sandy Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched to assist with the search.
Launch 90/25 – 📟 1.08pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to investigate a report of Paddleboarders in difficulty at Newton Point. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and made best
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