Historic lifeboat station in Moelfre, Anglesey, once home to a cannibal sailor, is up for auction after renovation. Lifeboat Station with Cannibal Sailor History on Sale for £95k A former lifeboat station is for sale for £95,000. It’s located in Moelfre, Anglesey. This Victorian building has amazing views of the coast and sits right next…
Yachtsman rescued after beacon activation. Crew faced tough conditions near Brixham. RNLI Rescues Injured Yachtsman Near Brixham in Swift Operation The Torbay lifeboat crew deserves praise. They did a tough rescue earlier in the month. The coastguard needed their help because a yachtsman activated his beacon southeast of Berry Head, fifteen miles from Brixham at…
Cytiva’s £10,000 donation strengthens RNLI Ilfracombe, supporting crew member Simon Cowen and vital rescue work. Ilfracombe Lifeboat Service Receives Generous Donation Boost The lifeboat crew in Ilfracombe got a surprise. Cytiva donated £10,000 to them. Cytiva is a big company with a North Devon office. Cytiva’s Ilfracombe branch chose RNLI Ilfracombe. Many Cytiva employees love…
RNLI volunteers Moss and Eli, who met in 2015, celebrate the arrival of their second child, Juniper, strengthening their bond. Aberystwyth RNLI Romance Crew Members Welcome Second Child A couple in Aberystwyth just had their second baby. They met while volunteering for the RNLI. Moss and Eli Inns are both RNLI crew members. They met…
RNLI seeks lifeguards for Brighton & Hove beaches following a new agreement with the council. Protecting visitors this summer. Lifeguard Jobs Open Under New RNLI Contract in Brighton and Hove The RNLI needs lifeguards to work on beaches. They will patrol Brighton and Hove this summer. The charity now runs the city’s lifeguard service. They…
The popular Barry Festival of the Sea will move to Newport in 2025 due to funding issues and logistical challenges. Barry’s Festival of the Sea Relocates to Newport for 2025 Event People in Barry are sad. The popular Festival of the Sea will leave town. Event directors explained this online, understanding that people are upset…
A major search is underway after clothing was found on an Edinburgh beach, prompting Coastguard and RNLI response. Edinburgh Beach Search Launched After Clothing Discovery A big search happened in the River Forth. This was on Sunday afternoon. Someone found clothes on an Edinburgh beach. Coastguards and RNLI lifeboat crews went to the scene. Teams…
A Redcar RNLI crew rescued a yacht in danger of crashing into rocks due to rough seas. Quick action averted disaster. Redcar RNLI Rescues Yacht Drifting Towards Rocks Near East Scar A Redcar RNLI volunteer prevented a likely disaster. It happened on Friday, February 7. He saw a yacht moving toward dangerous rocks. He used…
Residents of Seaview House enjoyed a visit to Wick RNLI, learning about its history, operations, and even trying out the lifeboat. Wick Care Home Visits RNLI Lifeboat for Engaging Tour and Lesson Care home residents went to the Wick lifeboat station and had a really fun visit. Allan Lipp, the coxswain, and Mhairi Ross, a…
The ‘Betty Huntbatch’ retires after 22 years of service and 392 launches, saving eight lives off the North East coast. Hartlepool RNLI Lifeboat Retired After Saving Eight Lives The lifeboat ‘Betty Huntbatch’ served for 22 years. It helped people along the North East coast. Now, the lifeboat is at Poole’s RNLI center. A new crew…