Both Exmouth’s Shannon class and D class lifeboats were tasked at 8.05pm on 8 November, following a call to the Coastguard from a man concerned for his welfare, in the river Exe. The man had just rowed to his anchored houseboat, moored in the river Exe outside...
Exmouth RNLI Fish Supper Fundraiser
Always a fun night! The Point Bar & Grill, Pilot Wharf, 14 Pier Head, Exmouth EX8 1XA are hosting their annual Charity Fish Supper in aid of Exmouth RNLI. The evening will feature a performance by The Exmouth Shanty Men, a Prize Draw, Quiz and other fun activities...
Exmouth’s Madeira Bowls Club donates to Exmouth RNLI
At a recent dinner held on 20 October by Exmouth’s Madeira Bowls Club, Club President, Jacky Howle, donated a cheque for £75 for Exmouth RNLI raised from the event. The cheque was formally presented by Jacky to Brian Cole, ex-Mayor of Exmouth and a lifelong volunteer...
Distinguished Artist donates work to Exmouth RNLI
A popular and distinguished artist from Topsham who specialises in Marine Art has donated one of his amazing paintings for the benefit of Exmouth RNLI. David Chambers, of the Estuary Gallery, Topsham visited the Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth last weekend...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue two men aground in the river Exe
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 10.45am to two men aground in a 17’ yacht in the river Exe after suffering engine failure. Arriving on scene at 10.50am, Crew volunteers asked if the casualties were in need of medical assistance. One of the casualties...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue two dinghy sailors in the river Exe
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 6.04pm on 27 October to two solo dinghy sailors in difficulty in the river Exe, as light was fading rapidly. In force 4 conditions with wind over tide & in bitterly cold squalls, Crew volunteers transferred both men,...
Exmouth Round Table Annual Charity Fireworks Display in aid of Exmouth RNLI
Exmouth Round Table Annual Charity Fireworks display will take place at 6pm Monday 5th November 2018 at the Imperial Recreation Ground, Exmouth, EX8 1DB. Proceeds in aid of Exmouth RNLI & Exmouth Beach Rescue. Adults £6 Children £4. Food and drinks inside. RNLI...
Exmouth RNLI Volunteers receive long service awards
Four Exmouth RNLI Volunteers have recently been presented with prestigious long service Awards following their long and distinguished service to the lifesaving organisation. Three of the volunteers were presented with their Awards at a special ceremony at the Exe...
Antonio’s fundraiser in support of Exmouth RNLI
Exmouth RNLI were very pleased to receive further fundraising support from local business, Antonio’s, in the Strand, Exmouth, raising more than £615 for the lifesaving charity and generating over £3,000 over five years. This is the fifth year that Antonio's has run...
Exmouth Lifeboat tasked to disabled Yacht in Lyme Bay
Visitors to Exmouth RNLI’s Open Day witnessed a real-life emergency launch on Sunday when the station’s Shannon class lifeboat was tasked to a disabled yacht in Lyme Bay. Supporters were enjoying having a look around the lifeboat station on Sunday (26 August) when the...
Both Exmouth lifeboats assist two people on yacht in difficulty
On 12 August, inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 1.05pm and Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn at 1.15pm following a Mayday call from a 23’ yacht in difficulty, half a mile south of Exmouth lifeboat station. The engine of the casualty vessel had been...
Exmouth RNLI to recruit a Volunteer Lifeboat Administrative Officer
A vacancy has arisen at Exmouth lifeboat station to recruit a volunteer to join their team to help save lives at sea, by providing co-ordination and administration as a key part of the Lifeboat Management Group (LMG). The Lifeboat Management Group comprise team...
Exmouth volunteers rescue yacht with broken mast in centre of Lyme Bay
On 28 July at 6.25am, Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn was tasked following a Pan Pan call for help from Lyme Bay at 5.30am, with no further communication. At 6.48am, whilst travelling eastwards towards Sidmouth, Crew were given a more precise location by Naval...
Lympstone Fundraising Couple receive RNLI Award
A Lympstone couple have received national recognition of their charity efforts raising over £20,000 for the Exmouth RNLI. A presentation to Alan & Sally Burton took place last Saturday 14th July following their raising of over £20,000 in Lympstone for the...
Exmouth RNLI rescue solo sailor aground at Rodney Bay
On 13 July, inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 5pm to a solo sailor on board a 20' sailing boat aground at Rodney Bay. Crew were on scene within three minutes and discovered a passer-by in the water trying to hold the boat off rocks, who was at risk of...