Two long time friends today succeeded in their quest to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and raise important funds for Exmouth RNLI. Avid adventurers Andy Beake and Darren Strode, both from Exmouth, donned their climbing boots and flew off to Tanzania on 14 January to ascend...
Intrepid duo to climb Kilimanjaro for Exmouth RNLI
Two long time friends are set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro this month to raise important funds for Exmouth RNLI. Adventurers Darren Strode and Andy Beake, both from Exmouth, will be donning their climbing boots and flying off to Tanzania on 14 January to ascend Mount...
Exmouth RNLI lifeboats rescue three cut off by the tide
On New Years Eve Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to a report of persons stranded by the tide at Orcombe Point, Exmouth. At 2.33pm today Friday 31 December 2021, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and all weather lifeboat...
Exmouth RNLI and local ‘Christmas Swims’
Exmouth RNLI lifeboats will not be available to stand by at this years Christmas Swims in Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Due to the recent reported onset of the Covid-19 variant, Omicron, and increasing risks surrounding the transmission of the virus, Exmouth...
A double first for Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew as they help rescue an injured male
At 10.25am yesterday Saturday 20 November 2021, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II were tasked by H.M. Coastguard to assist a Coastguard Rescue Team and Devon Air Ambulance Service to rescue a male with reported leg injuries...
Exmouth RNLI Fireworks Display 2021 a blazing success
Exmouth RNLI are pleased to report that their fireworks display this year was an amazing success raising important funding for the local charity that saves lives at sea. The lifesavers are pleased to announce their Fireworks Display 2021 held at the Imperial...
Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat helps rescue fallen female
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were on a training exercise this evening (Wednesday 10 November 2021) when they were diverted to rescue a female who had fallen between Ness Cove and Labrador Bay near Teignmouth, Devon. At 8.03pm today Wednesday 10 November 2021, the volunteer...
Work has begun to extend Exmouth RNLI’s lifeboat slipway
Work has started to extend Exmouth RNLI’s lifeboat slipway to enable the safe launching of the all-weather Shannon class lifeboat. Significant sand movement at the bottom of the Exmouth lifeboat station’s ramp has meant the safe launch and recovery of the Shannon...
Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat rescues drifting kitesurfer
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were on exercise this afternoon when they were called to rescue a 16 year old kitesurfer in difficulty. At 2.09pm today Sunday 24 October 2021, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II were engaged in a...
Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat launched to search for abandoned kayak
At 5.51pm today Monday 4 October 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II to a report of an apparently abandoned kayak seen drifting upside down on the River Exe. The lifeboat launched at 6.05 pm crewed by Scott Ranft, Ed...
Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat rescue crew of broken down boat
At 2.30pm today Monday 27 September 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following an emergency 999 call that a 5 metre day boat was drifting out of control with two occupants on board and was unable to make headway....
Both Exmouth RNLI lifeboats launched to broken down vessel taking on water
At 2.42pm today Sunday 26 September 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked both Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn following an emergency 999 call from the three occupants of a speedboat that had broken down...
Both Exmouth RNLI lifeboats launched to persons calling for help
At 5.59pm today Wednesday 8 September 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked both Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn following a 999 call reporting persons calling for help in the vicinity of Straight Point...
Exmouth RNLI search for paddleboarder in difficulties
At 6.55pm today Tuesday 7 September 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report by a member of public at 6.38pm of a paddleboarder apparently in difficulty, struggling, out of control and seemlingly caught in a...
Exmouth RNLI search for to overdue yacht
At 9.32pm on Thursday 26 August 2021, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II following a report of an overdue yacht with one crew member on board. The 26ft vessel had been routed from the Exe Estuary to...