Latest News Stories
Crew launches to drowning swimmers
At 6pm on Sunday 21 July, Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat, Rose of the Shires, launched to rescue tree people reported drowning off Tresilian Bay, Llantwit Major. Volunteer Helmsman Joe Missen said “We launched within five minutes
Crews rescue yachtsman in high winds
On the evening of Saturday 15 June, Porthcawl RNLI Atlantic 85 Lifeboat “Rose of the Shires” was launched to reports of a 30 foot steel hulled sailing yacht in difficulty off Newton, Porthcawl, and in
Porthcawl RNLI saves yacht in tough conditions
On the afternoon of Friday 24 May, Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat, Rose of the Shires, was launched to assist a yacht 1 mile south off Sker Point, which was taking on water, and struggling to make
Two rescued as their yacht goes aground
Following a request from the crew of Barry Dock Lifeboat the Coastguard paged the crew of Porthcawl’s RNLI inshore lifeboat to assist in the rescue of a 22 foot yacht that had run aground following
Porthcawl Lifeboats Launch to Capsized Canoeist
At 11.40am this morning, Sunday 24 February, Swansea coastguard received a Mayday call from a fishing boat off Sker Beach, Porthcawl, stating they had picked a capsized canoeist out of the water, who was suffering
Crew members sent to Devon floods
On Saturday 22 December, two volunteer members of Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Crew were mobilised to Barnstable to assist the Fire Service during major flooding in the Devon and Cornwall area and were immediately called upon.
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.