The 2023 Exmouth RNLI Open Day was held on the afternoon of Sunday 6th August at the Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth. The event was designed to provide a perfect opportunity for everyone interested in the Exmouth RNLI Lifeboat Station, the 13-03 R & J...
Exmouth RNLI called to broken down yacht
Exmouth RNLI volunteers launched their all weather lifeboat last night following a report of a broken down yacht off Exmouth. At 9.18pm yesterday, Sunday 6th August 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn...
100 year old Winifred donates to Exmouth RNLI
Winifred Kerslake has recently donated over £300 to Exmouth RNLI from gifts she was given in lieu of her 100th birthday this year. Winifred, who hails from Tiverton, is a long time RNLI supporter and thinks the lifesaving organisation is a ‘wonderful charity’ and...
Exmouth RNLI in multi agency ‘tombstoning’ training
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were engaged in multi-agency training this week following on from numerous reports of tombstoning in the Exmouth Marina area. Yesterday, Friday 21st July 2023, volunteer Exmouth RNLI crew joined with emergency personnel from the South...
Exmouth RNLI called to broken down tender
Exmouth RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat this afternoon following a report of a broken down vessel on the River Exe. At 2.38pm today, Sunday 16th July 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II...
Exmouth RNLI respond to Mayday call
Exmouth RNLI volunteers launched their all weather lifeboat this evening following a mayday call from a yacht reporting a man fallen overboard. At 7.53pm today, Thursday 13th July 2023, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI all weather Shannon lifeboat...
Exmouth RNLI assists broken down boat
Exmouth RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat this afternoon to go to the aid of a motor vessel broken down off Exmouth Beach. At 2.30pm today, Saturday 8th July 2023, Exmouth RNLI launched their D-Class inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following...
Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club fundraise for Exmouth RNLI
The popular Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club (SFCC) has raised £1,000 for Exmouth RNLI following a series of fundraising events. Over the last few months the SFCC, a community based sports and leisure boating club based in Starcross, South Devon who welcome all...
Exmouth RNLI in multi-agency training exercise
RNLI lifeguards and lifeboat volunteers were joined by Exmouth Fire Service, HM Coastguards, and the Hazardous Area Response team (HART) in joint sand training recently. The exercise, on Exmouth beach, saw our charity's volunteer crew and lifeguards collaborate with...
Exmouth RNLI launch a trio of public events
Exmouth RNLI volunteers have organised three fantastic public events at the Lifeboat Station over the next few weeks. Aimed at raising awareness of our local RNLI lifesavers, their work, lifeboats and equipment, together with a focus on water safety and a mix of...
Exmouth RNLI respond to emergency flares
Exmouth RNLI’s volunteer lifesavers were tasked to respond to multiple reports of red flares seen in the River Exe area last night. At 10.32pm on Saturday 24th June 2023, H.M. Coastguard tasked the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman...
Exmouth Moose International raises £1000 for the local RNLI
Members of the Exmouth Moose International recently raised £1,000 for the local charity that saves lives at sea. The well established lodge and circle of Exmouth Moose International 159 presented the cheque to Exmouth RNLI this week at the lifeboat station in Queens...
Exmouth RNLI help fisherman taken ill
Exmouth RNLI’s volunteer lifesavers were tasked to rescue a fisherman who had been taken ill yesterday. At 10.30am on Tuesday 20th June 2023, H.M. Coastguard tasked the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn, to go to the...
Popular Exe Fest raises £800 for Exmouth RNLI
The recent Exe Fest 2023, organised by Oliver Bainbridge and his team from Crossed Anchors Brewing and the Grapevine Brewhouse, Exmouth has raised £800 for the local charity that saves lives at sea. The popular free event, staged in Manor Gardens, Exmouth from...
Exmouth RNLI help broken down vessel
Exmouth RNLI’s volunteer lifesavers were tasked to assist a broken down vessel last night. At 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th June 2023, H.M. Coastguard tasked the volunteer crews of of both Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn and their relief inshore...