Latest News Stories
Vessel aground at Southerndown rescued
At 19:02 on Saturday evening 15th July, UK Coastguard paged Porthcawl RNLI volunteer crew to go to the aid of a small boat with engine problems. With a strong incoming tide the two persons on
Porthcawl RNLI rescue a fisherman cut off by rising tide
At 18:10 on Saturday evening 8th July Porthcawl RNLI volunteer crew rescued a fisherman cut off by the rising tide just as the waves started to break over the surface of the outcrop of rocks
Safety warning after man suffers serious injury in Porthcawl
The RNLI and Bridgend Council have warned people of the dangers of jumping into water from height – or tombstoning – after a man suffered serious injuries in Porthcawl on Sunday. Lifeboat crew volunteers from
Seventy Years on we Remember the Maritime Tragedy at Sker Point
A service was held at All Saints Church, Porthcawl and at the memorial plaque in the rocks at Sker Point over the weekend in memory of those lost at Sker seventy years ago. Porthcawl’s combined
Maesteg’s Mr RNLI retires at age 89
Ken Lewis an RNLI volunteer fund raiser has decided to retire from active service due to mobility issues after almost 40 years of representing the charity particularly in the Maesteg area. During his time with
Porthcawl: Busiest RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Station in Wales 2016
Figures released by the RNLI today show Porthcawl RNLI crew were again Wales' busiest inshore lifeboat station during 2016 in terms of callouts. Porthcawl crew launched 80 times, rescuing 45 people and saving 7 lives.
Latest Shouts
Launch 101/25 – 📟 7.41pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard and tasked to assist with a multi-agency search at Sandy Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched to assist with the search. South
Launch 100/25 – 📟 1.24pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard this afternoon following a 999 call from a fishing boat which had a line caught around its propellor. The charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the
Latest Events
Porthcawl RNLI Carol Service
A traditional carol service of nine lessons and carols at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. Performances by West Park Primary Choir and Porthcawl Male Voice Choir. Collection for Porthcawl RNLI. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.