In an emergency at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
Welly Trail is off on the right foot
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
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
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...
Exmouth RNLI tasked to drifting vessel
At 7.43pm on Thursday 26th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of a drifting 10 foot rowing boat close to the Octagon off Exmouth seafront. They were assisted by Exmouth...
Exmouth RNLI rescue person trapped by tide
At 11.34am today Tuesday 24th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of a female cut off by the tide on the beach between Orcombe Point and Rodney Point, Exmouth. Exmouth...
Exmouth RNLI respond to windsurfers in trouble
Exmouth RNLI volunteers went to the aid of three windsurfers in difficulty on the River Exe earlier today. At 11.57am Wednesday 18th October 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch...
Exmouth RNLI launch the town’s Fireworks Display 2023
Once again Exmouth RNLI will be hosting the main fireworks display in Exmouth this year ! The lifesaving charity are pleased to announce their spectacular Fireworks Display 2023 at the Exmouth Rugby Club, Imperial Road, Exmouth, EX8 1DG on the evening of Friday 3...
Local attraction FootGolf fundraising for Exmouth RNLI
Well established, popular local attraction FootGolf on the Exe will be holding a one day charity event in support of Exmouth RNLI this month. In what will be the first of three planned events over the next year for the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, FootGolf of...
Exmouth RNLI respond to paddleboarder in difficulty
Exmouth RNLI volunteers went to the aid of a paddleboarder reportedly in difficulty off Budleigh Salterton this afternoon. At 2.56pm today Saturday 7th October 2023, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II...
Exmouth RNLI respond to two emergencies yesterday
It was a busy day for Exmouth RNLI volunteers who went to the aid of a wing foiler in difficulty and an injured paddleboarder yesterday. At shortly before 2pm yesterday Saturday 30th September 2023, the...
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