Exmouth RNLI would like to announce that the funeral cortege of long serving volunteer, Don Hodgkinson will be passing Exmouth Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth at 1.15pm on Friday 2 July 2021. Members of Dons family would welcome anyone who knew Don and who...
At 6:29pm yesterday Wednesday 23 June 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of two individuals on a jet ski that had broken down on the River Exe between the River Exe Café and Star Cross. The...
Exmouth RNLI crew and volunteers were saddened this week to learn of the death of long term Exmouth RNLI volunteer, Don Hodgkinson, on 12th June 2021, after a short illness. Don, 80, was a retired Herts Fire Brigade Officer, well known in Exmouth and a popular and...
At 12:07pm today Friday 18 June 2021 the Exmouth RNLI All Weather Lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a male person who had taken to a life-raft after his 40ft fishing boat had started to take on water in Lyme Bay about 6...
Despite Covid restrictions, Exmouth RNLI have reported a ‘very successful’ RNLI MayDay Mile Campaign for 2021. Exmouth RNLI were pleased to report an incredible response to the annual RNLI MayDay Mile initiative this year. The national campaign run by the lifesaving...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club this week with a citation that reads ‘With thanks for your help and support of the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.” In presenting the award,...
The two intrepid young cousins who set their sights on completing a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge, proudly fulfilled their pledge this afternoon. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI...
At 10:20am today Sunday 30 May 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a male person who had sustained a serious injury whilst on board his boat on the River Exe. The lifeboat, crewed by Helm,...
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their inshore lifeboat this evening following a report that two female paddleboarders in difficulty near Budleigh Salterton. At 7.16pm today Wednesday 26 May 2021 Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was...
Grateful thanks to the staff of Tesco, Exmouth for recently taking part in the RNLI MayDay Challenge on 23 May 2021 and turning every little helps into a lot by raising an amazing £380 for our lifesaving charity. The event was organised by Tesco Community Champion,...
Two young cousins are aiming to complete a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used when life is in immediate danger....
Two of Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members will be taking part in the Exmouth RNLI MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ event – a 72 kilometre charity relay on Saturday 15 May 2021. A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used when life is in...
At 11.38am today Tuesday 27 April 2021 Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn was launched having been tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of a 24ft speedboat suffering from engine failure, out of control and being taken out to sea by a strong...
The RNLI in the South West has today released its annual rescue figures which show that despite much of the year spent under lockdown restrictions, the regions volunteer lifeboat crews were as busy as ever and launched on average four times a day. The latest annual...
Following on from our previous sad announcement of the death of former Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Coxswain / Mechanic, Tim Mock, and Coronavirus restrictions regarding limited attendance at his funeral: The funeral cortege will be driving along the seafront between the new...