Thursday, 14 May 2026, at approximately 20:52hrs HM Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI's D-class lifeboat, George Bearman II, to reports of a person in the water near Exmouth recreation ground. The volunteer lifeboat crew promptly launched and made best...
12/5/26 – ILB tasked by HM Coastguard at 15:13hrs to assist vessel with engine failure
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 15:13hrs HM Coastgurard tasked Exmouth RNLI's D-class lifeboat, George Bearman II, to assist a local safety vessel, the DMS Cerne, who had taken under tow an 18 foot motor boat that had engine failure with 2 persons on board. The lifeboat was...
11/05/26 – At 13:05hrs HM Coastguard tasked our ALB to assist motor launch with engine failure
Monday, 11 May 2026, at 13:05hrs HM Coastguard tasked Exmouth RNLI's all weather lifeboat, R & J Welburn, to a 10m motor launch with 3 persons on board that had broken down in the middle of Lyme Bay, 25 nautical miles south of Lyme Regis. The Exmouth RNLI...
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...
31/3/26 – ILB tasked at 20:48hrs to broken down inflatable
At 20:48hrs HM Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI's relief D-class inshore lifeboat, to a broken down inflatable HM Coastguard requested the launch of our inshore lifeboat, RNLI relief lifeboat D-887 Dorothy and Katherine Barr lll, to assist. The...
26/3/26 – ILB launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police
At 19:50hrs, HM Coastguard tasked our D Class lifeboat, George Bearman II, to assist Devon and Cornwall Police. No further details are available
24/3/26 – ILB tasked at 19.30hrs while on exercise
At 19:30hrs, while out on exercise, HM Coastguard tasked our D Class lifeboat, George Bearman II to assist Devon and Cornwall Police. No further details will be made available
23/3/26 – ILB launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police
At 15:53hrs, HM Coastguard tasked our D Class lifeboat, George Bearman II, to assist Devon and Cornwall Police. No further details are available
20/3/26 – At 15.25hrs HM Coastguard tasked our ILB to assist two people cut off by the tide
On Friday, 20 March 2026, at 15.25hrs the pagers sounded for our volunteer crew to launch our D-Class lifeboat, George Bearman II, to assist two people cut off by the tide west of Dawlish. The lifeboat was launched into calm seas and light wind with Jake Butt at the...
16/3/26 – ILB launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police
At 16:13hrs, HM Coastguard tasked our D Class lifeboat, George Bearman II, to assist Devon and Cornwall Police. No further details are available


