Shouts

Porthcawl’s volunteer crew were tasked to two personal watercraft’s (PWC’s) half way between Porthcawl and Lynmouth. One PWC had suffered steering failure whilst the other was likely to run out of fuel due to the extra strain caused by towing the stricken PWC back to Porthcawl. Sea conditions were moderate/choppy and wind NW force 4.

UK Coastguard requested the launch of our D Class lifeboat to check on a group of seven people cut off by the tide at Dunraven Bay. All were happy to stay in their location until the tide receded. The D Class returned to station with no further assistance given.

Porthcawl's D Class lifeboat was launched on service on Friday evening to two people cut off by the tide to the east of Dunraven Bay. The two were out on a first date which didn't quite go to plan. After a walk along the coast near Southerndown they found themselves trapped by the incoming tide.

Tasked by UK Coastguard to assist with a multi agency incident. Porthcawl's D Class lifeboat launched to assist.

UK Coastguard requested the launch of our Atlantic 85 lifeboat to a swimmer believed to be in difficulty in the Rest Bay area. The lifeboat was stood down shortly after launch with the call being a false alarm with good intent.

UK Coastguard requested the launch of our Atlantic 85 lifeboat to two paddleboarders off Newton Point. Having originally left the beach at Sandy Bay (Coney Beach) they were unable to get back against the tide and were being assisted by an RNLI lifeguard. The two paddleboarders and RNLI lifeguard were taken onboard the lifeboat and

Porthcawl's Atlantic 85 lifeboat was launched to a swimmer in difficulties at the end of the pier. The swimmer was being swept out to sea by the strong current swirling around the end of the pier due to the outgoing tide. He was being supported by a fisherman from above using a net connected to

Porthcawl's Atlantic 85 lifeboat was launched to assist a speed boat which had an issue with its fuel pump. The speed boat was taken under tow and back to the slipway.

UK Coastguard requested the launch of our Atlantic 85 as part of a multi agency search incident.

Tasked by UK Coastguard to rescue a Jack Russell named Lily. Lily had been missing for over 3 hours from the Nottage area of Porthcawl before she was spotted by National Coastwatch Institution - Porthcawl stranded on rocks by the green pole near the entrance of Porthcawl marina. With the tide coming in the rocks would be