Exmouth RNLI volunteers were on exercise today when they discovered a broken down boat on the River Exe. At 11.43am today Saturday 19th August 2023, the crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II were on exercise on the River Exe when they...
Exmouth RNLI called to two emergencies
At 5.50pm yesterday, Thursday 17th August 2023, the crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II were on a training exercise off Exmouth when H.M. Coastguard requested they attend a report of two persons apparently in difficulty on a tender attached...
Exmouth RNLI launch Swimmers Safety Lockers
Exmouth RNLI have recently installed Swimmers Safety Lockers at the Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive. The 24 individual lockers are free to use for swimmers to safely store their clothing and equipment whilst enjoying the wonderful Exmouth beach and sea, with a...
Exmouth RNLI Fireworks Night 2023 Sponsorship Opportunity
Every year Exmouth RNLI organise the towns main firework display at the Exmouth Rugby Club and this years is planned for Friday 3rd November. The popular evening, organised entirely by the charity's volunteers, is aimed at raising vital funds for the local Lifeboat...
Exmouth RNLI Open Day 2023 a ‘great success’
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...