At 6:29pm today Sunday 4 July 2021 both Exmouth RNLI Lifeboats were tasked by H.M. Coastguard to search for a missing paddleboarder between Straight Point to east of Budleigh Salterton. Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II launched at 6.37pm, crewed...
Crowds line the route for ‘the Grandfather of Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station’
Exmouth RNLI Staff, Crew, volunteers and many friends paid their respects today to a popular and long serving volunteer on the day of his funeral. Volunteers and crew members from Exmouth RNLI past and present, RNLI Staff together with many friends and acquaintances...
Vacancies for volunteer Visits Guides at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station
There are currently several vacancies for volunteer Visits Guides at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station - could you fulfill this important role at your local RNLI Lifeboat Station? Why volunteer to promote the RNLI? Spreading the word about we do is crucial to raising...
Exmouth RNLI called to assess drifting Sailing Dingy
At 9.48pm yesterday Saturday 26 June 2021, Exmouth RNLI were tasked by H.M. Coastguard to attend a report of an unmanned Wayfarer Sailing Dingy drifting out of the River Exe Estuary. Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat, George Bearman II was launched at 10.00pm by volunteer...
Funeral Cortege Drive Past for Exmouth RNLI Volunteer Don Hodgkinson
Exmouth RNLI would like to announce that the funeral cortege of long serving volunteer, Don Hodgkinson will be passing Exmouth Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth at 1.15pm on Friday 2 July 2021. Members of Dons family would welcome anyone who knew Don and who...
Exmouth RNLI called to rescue jet skiers
At 6:29pm yesterday Wednesday 23 June 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of two individuals on a jet ski that had broken down on the River Exe between the River Exe Café and Star Cross. The...
Tributes roll in after death of ‘the Grandfather of Exmouth Lifeboat Station’
Exmouth RNLI crew and volunteers were saddened this week to learn of the death of long term Exmouth RNLI volunteer, Don Hodgkinson, on 12th June 2021, after a short illness. Don, 80, was a retired Herts Fire Brigade Officer, well known in Exmouth and a popular and...
Exmouth RNLI called to rescue crew of sinking fishing vessel
At 12:07pm today Friday 18 June 2021 the Exmouth RNLI All Weather Lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a male person who had taken to a life-raft after his 40ft fishing boat had started to take on water in Lyme Bay about 6...
Exmouth RNLI report successful Mayday Campaign
Despite Covid restrictions, Exmouth RNLI have reported a ‘very successful’ RNLI MayDay Mile Campaign for 2021. Exmouth RNLI were pleased to report an incredible response to the annual RNLI MayDay Mile initiative this year. The national campaign run by the lifesaving...
Exmouth RNLI awarded Certificate of Appreciation
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club this week with a citation that reads ‘With thanks for your help and support of the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.” In presenting the award,...
Young cousins Ivie and Isla complete their RNLI MayDay Mile Charity Fundraiser
The two intrepid young cousins who set their sights on completing a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge, proudly fulfilled their pledge this afternoon. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI...
Exmouth RNLI called to injured person on board vessel
At 10:20am today Sunday 30 May 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a male person who had sustained a serious injury whilst on board his boat on the River Exe. The lifeboat, crewed by Helm,...
Exmouth RNLI called to paddleboarders in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their inshore lifeboat this evening following a report that two female paddleboarders in difficulty near Budleigh Salterton. At 7.16pm today Wednesday 26 May 2021 Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was...
Exmouth Tesco raise £380 for the RNLI !
Grateful thanks to the staff of Tesco, Exmouth for recently taking part in the RNLI MayDay Challenge on 23 May 2021 and turning every little helps into a lot by raising an amazing £380 for our lifesaving charity. The event was organised by Tesco Community Champion,...
Cousins Ivie and Isla are taking part in the RNLI MayDay Mile Charity Fundraiser in Exmouth
Two young cousins are aiming to complete a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used when life is in immediate danger....