Latest News Stories
Porthcawl RNLI rescue six people on paddleboards in offshore winds
Three pairs of people on paddleboards were helped to safety by Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew on bank holiday Monday (29 August 2022) off Ogmore By Sea. UK Coastguard had received reports of multiple people on
Porthcawl RNLI issues safety warning after helping over 100 people in two days
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew have responded to multiple incidents in the last two days involving both people attempting to cross the river at Ogmore and paddleboarders in difficulty. The charity’s two inshore lifeboats, Atlantic 85 Rose
Platinum Jubilee Medals Awarded to Porthcawl RNLI Volunteers
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew and operations team proudly received their Platinum Jubilee medals over the weekend from the station's president, Peter Scott. The medals were awarded to those volunteers with five years consecutive service with
RNLI launch new safety initiative as charity’s lifeguards return to Welsh beaches
Today (Wednesday 25 May) the RNLI launches its summer beach safety campaign as statistics show over 2.6million people flocked to enjoy Welsh beaches which were patrolled by the charity’s lifeguards in 2021. Ahead of the
Porthcawl RNLI sadness following passing of David Shillaw
The station's flag is flying at half mast, upon hearing of the passing of David Shillaw, Chairman of the Porthcawl RNLI events and fundraising group. David joined the Porthcawl RNLI fundraising branch in 1999 and
Porthcawl RNLI’s new D Class lifeboat is officially named
The charity’s new D Class lifeboat D861 was named Hugo Missen in a naming and dedication ceremony held on Sunday 24 April outside the Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl. The lifeboat was named in memory of Hugo
Latest Shouts
Launch 93/25 – 📟 7.32pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard as they started a classroom based training session. A member of the public on locks common had spotted the surfer waving for help and dialed 999
Launch 92/25 – 📟 6.41pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to investigate a report of a broken down boat in Newton Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and made
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