Kite surfer reported clinging to buoy
A member of the public ran up the ramp of Exmouth lifeboat station on Friday 18 November, to alert staff of a man clinging to the number eight buoy out at sea.
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Budleigh Salterton coffee morning raises funds for Exmouth RNLI
The popular annual community coffee morning took place at the public hall, Budleigh Salterton on Saturday 26 November. With generous donations of 45 gifts by local businesses and individuals, Exmouth RNLI guild raised a record £180 on the raffle alone.
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Local author’s cat tale raises money for RNLI
Devon-based author, Sylvia Murphy hosted volunteer crew and officers of Exmouth RNLI at the book launch of her latest novel about Trinity, a life-saving, sea-faring cat. 10 per cent of the book cover price (55p per book) will be donated to the charity that saves lives at sea.
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Beacon primary school pupils receive prizes from Exmouth RNLI in return for fundraising
Volunteers from Exmouth lifeboat station awarded winners of a colouring competition during their weekly achievement worship. 30 year one pupils were given sheets to colour in at the end of their visit to the boathouse on 4 October.
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Exmouth RNLI’s new senior volunteer receives award for donating over 75 pints of blood
Exmouth’s new Deputy Launching Authority, Brian Abbott has received an award for donating over 75 pints of blood in his lifetime. The retired motorbike engineer who once worked with Barry Sheen throughout the 1970s, turned from racing bikes to yachts. Joining the RNLI in May, he is now helping save lives in two
Read moreWindy weather sees Exmouth RNLI launch to four men thrown into the sea after their boat flips over.
Exmouth RNLI were tasked by Brixham Coastguards at 4.29pm on Sunday 23 October, after members of the public witnessed a seven metre rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with four persons on board, flip over at the sandbar in Exmouth.
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Baby Molly gets her sea legs on board the Exmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat.
On Saturday September 24 at 1.30pm, 7 month old Molly India Stott was baptised on board the all-weather lifeboat Margaret Jean watched by proud father Roy Stott and wife Alice. Family and friends gathered on the lifeboat for the ceremony,…Read more
Exeter Pirates collect pieces of gold for Exmouth RNLI
A group of pirate enthusiasts went on the rampage on Monday 19 September, fundraising for the RNLI. This was the third Exeter Pirate Day, held appropriately on International Pirate Day.
Organiser of the event, Cap’in Queeg, AKA Mexie Mex, (real name Curt Nicol), had been planning the event for nearly a
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Exmouth RNLI take part in a great mini adventure
On Sunday 18 September, the Jurassic Coast Mini Club were greeted by volunteers of Exmouth RNLI at the boathouse. 70 minis took part in the 2011 “Classic Jurassic” Mouth2Mouth rally between Weymouth and Exmouth to raise money for the RNLI.
The sight of the colourful cars brightened up a somewhat drizzly
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31 people rescued by Exmouth RNLI when fishing charter breaks down.
On Wednesday 24th August, twenty eight passengers and three crew on board a 54 foot angling boat were stuck at sea when the boat suffered engine failure.
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