Exmouth RNLI would like to say a huge thank you to East Devon Golf Club who have nominated us as their 2026 charity of the year. On Friday 15 May, they are holding a spring fair with all proceeds going to supporting our lifesaving operations at Exmouth...
Boat Jumble – April 26th
Come and Join us at Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station for our Annual Boat Jumble. The Boat Jumble, which starts at 9am and finishes at 12 noon, is a firm favourite on the fundraising calendar and brings together nautical and water sports enthusiasts alongside Exmouth...
Coffee Morning – May 29th
Our volunteers will be in Budleigh Salterton on Friday May 29th for a Coffee Morning Venue: Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ Time: 10.00 - 12.00
Armed Forces Day – June 20th
Armed Forces Day 2026 in Exmouth will be celebrated on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, as part of the national annual event honoring British service members, veterans, and cadets. The event will be in The Strand from 10am till 4pm. Our RNLI pop-up Shop will be there....
Seaside Reflections and Dreams – June 25th
An RNLI Benefit Concert - The town of Budleigh Salterton was deeply affected by the tragic events of Christmas Day 2025 when two men perished at sea. The Festival itself lost a dear friend in Matthew Upham, a patron of the arts, generous host, passionate music lover...
Summer Ball 2026 – July 11th
The Exmouth RNLI Events Team are busy organising the RNLI 2026 Summer Ball. The event, to be held on Saturday 11 July at Sandy Park, Exeter, will be an evening of of food, music and fun to raise valuable funds for the RNLI and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the...
Organ Donor Day – July 25th
The 10th annual Exmouth Organ Donor and Transplant Awareness Day takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm on The Strand. Organised by Steve Gazzard to raise funds for research and raise awareness, the event features stalls, classic cars, and local...
Bucket Collection – August 1st
Our volunteers will be at Tesco on Saturday August 1st for a Bucket Collection in aid of Exmouth RNLI Venue: Tesco, Salterton Road, Exmouth Time: 9am until 5pm
Bucket Collection – December 5th
Our volunteers will be at Tesco on Saturday December 5th for a Bucket Collection in aid of Exmouth RNLI Venue: Tesco, Salterton Road, Exmouth Time: 9am until 5pm
3/5/26 – ILB tasked by HM Coastguard at 18:25hrs to reports of two people in difficulty in the water
HM Coastguard requested the immediate launch of Exmouth's inshore lifeboat, George Bearman II, to assist two casualties who had come off their jet ski and were being swept up the River Exe by the strong current. The lifeboat was quickly launched and made best speed...
30/4/26 – ILB tasked by HM Coastguard at 12:03hrs to assist a windsurfer
HM Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI's D-class inshore lifeboat, George Bearman II, following reports of a windsurfer who had got into difficulty and had recovered themselves to Pole Sands off Exmouth beach. The windsurfer's partner was watching from the...
16/4/26 – ILB tasked by HM Coastguard at 13:47hrs to a boat aground at Dawlish Warren
HM Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth's relief inshore lifeboat, D-887 Dorothy and Katherine Barr lll, to assist a boat which had ran aground of Dawlish Warren. The volunteer lifeboat crew quickly launched and located the boat with one person on board which...
5/4/26 – ILB tasked at 19:36hrs to a tender with a sheared prop pin
At 19:36hrs HM Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI's relief D-class inshore lifeboat, to a tender with a failed shear pin. An account of this rescue from the perspective of those on board the tender: "Many thanks for last nights rescue. As the sun was...
2/04/26 – ALB launched to assist yacht
At 20.03hrs HM Coastguard requested the launch of our All Weather Lifeboat 13-03 R and J Welburn to assist a yacht The 38 foot was having difficulties with its rigging off Straight Point, Exmouth. The volunteer lifeboat crew quickly responded to the pager and...
1/4/26 – ILB tasked at 11:43hrs to reports of a paddle boarder in trouble
On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, at 11.43am HM Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth's inshore lifeboat, RNLI relief lifeboat D-887 Dorothy and Katherine Barr lll, to reports of a paddle boarder in trouble near Budleigh Salterton. The lifeboat was quickly launched...










