Latest News Stories
BBC Wales Weatherman Derek Brockway Visits Porthcawl RNLI
We were delighted to have a visit from BBC Wales weatherman, Derek Brockway earlier today. Derek was in Porthcawl filming for the next series of Weatherman Walking and called at the lifeboat station to find
Porthcawl Deputy Launch Authority Attends Cenotaph for #ArmisticeDay100
Porthcawl RNLI’s Deputy Launch Authority, Stephen Jones was honoured to be amongst RNLI crew from across the UK and Ireland at the Cenotaph in London to mark #ArmisticeDay100 Stephen represented the RNLI alongside colleagues from Sligo
Two Father and Sons to the Rescue!
A busy two days for Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat volunteers. Sunday’s first shout to a windsurfer in difficulties and a special crew on board the lifeboat. Later in the afternoon crews were tasked to carry out
Building the boats behind the rescues
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have built their inshore lifeboats at the charity’s Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes (Isle of Wight) since 1963. 55 years on, the facility is still going strong, producing
Family and friends cycle Mumbles to Porthcawl lifeboat stations
Memory ride for the RNLI Over 50 friends and family met at The Mumbles lifeboat station on Sunday to raise money for the RNLI in memory of Tim Mahoney. Tim sadly passed away from cancer
Porthcawl’s Newest Helm Called Into Action
Porthcawl’s newest RNLI volunteer helm, Sam Williams took command of the Atlantic 85 lifeboat just 20 hours after his helm passout, rescuing a yacht with two people onboard. Porthcawl RNLI’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose Of The
Latest Shouts
Launch 21+22/24 – 📟 9.17am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to a multi agency incident. Both the charity's inshore lifeboats were launched on service. In a coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the
Launch 20/24 – 📟 1.10am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi agency search. The crew were stood down once all was resolved and returned to station where the lifeboat was made ready
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.