Latest News Stories
MBE Award Ceremony for Porthcawl RNLI Volunteer
The Queen’s Birthday Honours recipient Aileen Jones a volunteer at Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat station was presented with her MBE this week by Prince William at Buckingham Palace. Aileen, who has been a volunteer at Porthcawl
Two People Cut Off by Incoming Tide
Porthcawl’s RNLI lifeboat crews were paged at 18:24 on Thursday evening by Milford Haven Coastguard following reports of two people cut off at the foot of cliffs near Southerndown. Coastguards received several 999 calls from
Porthcawl RNLI launch in gale force winds to people in the water at Llantwit Major
Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI lifeboats launched into gale force winds and high waves after reports of people in the water in trouble at Llantwit Major. Porthcawl RNLI volunteers launched the station's Atlantic 85 class
Three Rescued in Two Separate Incidents
Sunday 31 July proved to be a busy afternoon for Porthcawl’s RNLI lifeboat crews who managed to safely rescue three people who found themselves in imminent danger in two separate incidents along our coast. RNLI
Respect The Water this Summer
Lifeboat crew and lifeguards were no match for the tonne of water on Porthcawl’s seafront last week as the charity presents a timely reminder for the public to Respect the Water this summer. The cubic
BBC1 ‘Saving Lives at Sea’ – Series 1 (2016)
Saving Lives at Sea is a new four-part BBC series on the RNLI's lifesaving work. Running from 13th July to 3rd August on BBC One. The series, named Saving Lives at Sea, is part of
Latest Shouts
Launch 2/26 – 📟 2.46am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi-agency search taking place in the early hours of the morning. The crew were stood down shortly after launching the charity’s Atlantic
Launch 1/26 – 📟 1.37pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and launched the charity’s D Class Hugo Missen on service for the first time in 2026. A fisherman had fallen from rocks into the water at
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.