55 years following his rescue by Torbay lifeboat, Exmouth Lifeboat Fundraising Team volunteer Speaker, Brian Cole is set to receive an award for his dedication to the Institution. A Gold Badge will be presented to Brian at the charity’s AGM on 21 May. On 23 August...
Exmouth lifeboat fundraising volunteers’ bring Christmas cheer
The dependable Exmouth Lifeboat Outside Events team have attended five events in the local community within 10 days. In total, Fundraising volunteers have generated £1,300 to help fund saving lives at sea in Lyme Bay. The annual Exmouth Lifeboat Fundraising Team...
Exmouth RNLI Shop volunteers’ dedication recognised by the Institution
On Thursday 11 December, shop and fundraising volunteers gathered at Exmouth lifeboat station for the presentation of six long-service awards. Two 10-year and four 20-year framed certificates were awarded to the committed volunteers. This year’s annual shop...
High winds and heavy rain keep both Exmouth lifeboats busy
Crew volunteers at Exmouth RNLI were tasked three times on 13 November within the Exe estuary. Both Exmouth lifeboats launched in difficult stormy conditions – Force 8/9 South/South Easterly winds. A call to the Coastguard from the member of the public triggered the...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers tow fishing boat through the night
Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched at 7.44pm on 9 November to reports of a broken down fishing boat 10 miles south of Lyme Regis. The 26 tonne vessel with two people on board had mechanical failure and was drifting in the dark. Crew volunteers arrived on...
Lifeboat Ball organised by Exmouth RNLI crew volunteers’ wives raises £5,000
The 2014 Lifeboat Ball which took place on 4 October at the Exmouth Pavilion, amassed £5,040.16 through ticket sales, raffle and a prize auction. The successful event was organised by a committee of Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers’ wives and girlfriends. The event was...
Alex reaches Exmouth RNLI on his ‘long walk round’ Great Britain
Fundraiser Alex Ellis-Roswell, 21 is walking around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for the charity that saves lives at sea. His challenge began on 3 August at Margate and on 1 November, departed Exmouth RNLI walking westwards. Following the death of his...
Another unsuccessful attempted burglary at Exmouth Lifeboat Station
For the second time in six weeks, thieves have caused costly damage to the charity’s lifeboat station on Queens Drive in Exmouth. Taking place overnight on 2 November, no money was taken and the boathouse has now been secured. In addition to a smashed laminated glass...
Gig Rowing Club raise an oar-some amount for Exmouth RNLI
The new local gig rowing club in town has helped raise £127.75 for Exmouth RNLI on 23 and 24 August, during the charity’s Open Day Weekend. The club organised a rowing competition and sold bottled water to help save lives at sea at the event. Rowers from the club set...
Volunteers rescue man adrift on inflatable in the dark
Inshore lifeboat crew rescue man stranded on rocks
Our Inshore lifeboat, George Bearman launched at 9.23am today (29 August) after a man was stranded on rocks near Sandy Bay at high tide. The man had been separated from his canoe and had sought refuge on rocks but was unable to swim ashore. An RNLI Lifeguard...