Exmouth RNLI

Saving lives at sea in and around the Exmouth Community.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

Our Legacy and Mission

Established in 1859, the Exmouth RNLI has been a beacon of hope and safety along the Devon coast. Our dedicated volunteers brave the elements to rescue those in peril at sea, providing essential services that have saved countless lives. We are committed to community education and water safety, ensuring everyone can enjoy the sea safely. Join us in our mission to protect lives and support our vital work.

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Saving Lives

22/6/25 – All-Weather Boat Launched to assist yacht

3/6/25 – Inshore Life Boat and All-Weather Boat Launched

2/6/25 – ILB launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police

When someone dials 999 and the coastguard decides a lifeboat is needed, they call our station’s Launch Authority. If the launch is approved, the crew’s pagers go off and our volunteer crew drop everything to respond. That is what we call a ‘shout.’

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Latest News & Updates

Welly Trail is off on the right foot

by David Preece | May 9, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

Lifeboat crew's Yellow Wellies have been painted around Exmouth to pay tribute to the RNLI. A 2.4-mile (3.9km) trail featuring 15 sets of yellow wellies designed by artist Gary 'Garf' Cook, who is known locally as 'Exmouth's Banksy', has been set up in the...

Launch of mural celebrating RNLI’s 200th anniversary

by David Preece | January 26, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

A huge mural has been unveiled in Exmouth honouring the volunteers past and present of Exmouth RNLI. The mural on Manchester Road has been created by local street artist Gary Cook (Garf), and was unveiled on Wednesday (17th January) by the Mayor of Exmouth Olly Davey....

Exmouth RNLI tasked to vessel in difficulty

by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | October 30, 2023 | Articles | 0 Comments

At 3.34pm on Sunday 29th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of a yacht with engine failure on the River Exe about 300 metres east of Starcross. The vessel had one person on...