RNLI Events news

Kayakers complete first successful crossing to Faroes in aid of RNLI

Elizabeth Flatman

A former Olympian Patrick Winterton and former British kayaking champion Mick Berwick have succeeded in making the first kayak crossing from Scotland to the Faroe Islands unsupported in aid of the lifesaving charity, the RNLI.

In two single production sea kayaks, Patrick and Mick attempted and succeeded to cross 280 kilometres of a notoriously rough section of the Atlantic unsupported to the imposing cliffs and roaring tide-races around the Faroes...

Newquay RNLI crew flex their muscles for lifeboat day

Tracy Cayton-Smith

Newquay RNLI crew will be flexing their muscles and showing off their lifesaving skills at the station’s annual lifeboat day on Sunday 30thAugust 2009.

The annual fun filled family day is packed to the gills with displays and entertainment from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs...

Extra tickets available to see explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Liverpool

Alison Levett

The world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, will share tales of his amazing adventures at a Liverpool fundraising evening for the RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Appeal.

The event at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on 16 July has proved so popular that 100 extra tickets have been released and are now on sale...

Riverdance teams up with the RNLI in Ireland

Niamh Stephenson

The RNLI and Riverdance have teamed up for the return of the world famous dance show to Dublin for the summer. Dancers and lifeboat crews will be working together to raise funds for the RNLI lifeboats in Ireland and to raise awareness of the work carried out by the life saving charity...

Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat station launches new book on its 150 years of gallantry

Bláthnaid Lane Walsh

Derek Davis, journalist and broadcaster, was guest of honour last night (Wednesday, 1 July 2009) at the launch of a book on the gallantry of lifeboat crewmembers over 150 years at Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat station.
First established in 1858, the station has a long and proud history of rescuing those in peril off the coast of County Cork...

Fleetwood RNLI Crew Members Plan To Run 'The Great North Run'

David Butler

Crew members Gavin Burke and David Jordan are training to compete in The Great North run for the second year running.
Both volunteer crew members who work for Fleetwood Nautical College are feeling the pinch of the build up to the run...

RNLI part of Armed Forces' Day

Amy Ross

The RNLI took part in the first-ever national Armed Forces’ Day, held at Chatham Historic Dockyard, last Saturday 27 June.
Armed Forces’ day is an opportunity for the general public to honour past and present service personnel from the army, navy and other forces...

West Coast Custom Bike Show in aid of the RNLI

Jacqui Puddle

Barmouth locals and visitors were treated to a commendable show of custom built motor cycles displayed by the North Wales Chopper Club at the RNLI Lifeboat Station on Barmouth Promenade last Saturday.
The Bro Cader Motor Cycle Trials Club based in Blaenau Ffestiniog was also on hand to provide three action packed displays of youth motorcycle trials riding around a specially prepared arena on the adjacent car park...

Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat goes Online

Colm Hamrogue

Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat has launched a new dedicated website to promote the work and service of the Bundoran based rescue service.
Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Helmsman, James Cassidy has been delighted with the response; “We have had over 1,000 hits on www...

RNLI Lifeguard summer patrols begin on East Yorkshire beaches

Deborah Heaton-Caffin

Event: Launch of the new RNLI lifeguard service on Bridlington beach
When: Tuesday, June 30th, 11.15am for 11...