RNLI Lifeboat College news

New Eastbourne lifeboat nears completion

Bob Jeffery

Eastbourne RNLI’s new Tamar class lifeboat Diamond Jubilee is on schedule to be launched as planned on 6th Feb to commemorate the date on which Queen Elizabeth 11 ascended to the throne in 1952.

Coxswain Mark Sawyer, Mechanic Dan Guy, and Operations Manager Paul Metcalfe have recently visited the Babcock boatyard at Plymouth where the new boat is being built and were delighted to see how quickly the work has progressed...

£90,000 gift from NMP for Cumbrian RNLI lifeboat volunteers

Alison Levett

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Razzle dazzle Jazz raises the roof for Poole RNLI lifeboat station

Anne-Marie Clark

Sandbanks Hotel was jumping, the annual Poole RNLI lifeboat and Tailor Made Estate agents ‘Jazz at lunchtime’ was in full swing last Sunday (November 20).

Nothing beats experiencing live jazz music as its being created right in front of you,a packed room of jazz devotees were treated to a stellar energetic performance from the group of West End Musicians whose rhythmic performance was infectious...

RNLI Training; sharing our skills at Emergency Services Show

Isla Reynolds

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s volunteer crew risk their lives to save others – and it’s the job of the charity’s training department to make sure they can do their lifesaving work as safely as possible. But it’s not just crew who benefit from the RNLI’s experience – anyone looking to learn similar skills or take part in unique team-building exercises can now take advantage of the organisation’s facilities...

RNLI lifeboat crew volunteers powered by sunshine!

Joanna Quinn

Lifeboat crew training at the RNLI College in Poole will be soon be powered by Dorset sunshine!
Scaffolding has been put up against the RNLI College in West Quay Road in order to install solar panels on the roof, which will generate an estimated cost benefit for the charity of over £17,000 per year.
The landmark building, which contains a pool where new volunteer crew carry out vital sea survival training, will soon be topped by 180 solar panels...

Comedian Jo Brand takes the plunge at the RNLI College for new TV show

Pamela Saunders

Comedian and RNLI supporter Jo Brand has learnt lifesaving sea survival skills at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s College in Poole as part of her new series, Jo Brand's Big Splash.
The programme featuring the RNLI will be broadcast on Thursday 13 October at 9pm on UKTV's Dave channel (Freeview 19, Sky 111, Virgin 128)...

Jo Brand's Big Splash with Swanage and Poole lifeboat crew

Rebecca Mack

Volunteer lifeboat crew from Swanage and Poole RNLI were joined recently by comedian and national treasure Jo Brand as she filmed for her new series 'Jo Brand's Big Splash'.
The programme, which is currently being broadcast on Dave, is set to remind everyone of the sheer joy of the wet stuff, as she takes a look at the world of swimming and all things water-related...

Ben's pedal power raises vital funds for Poole lifeboat station

Anne-Marie Clark

Ben Gregory, aged 7, a pupil at Hamworthy First School and Nursery, has been very keen on all things lifeboats since he was four years old, so decided to raise money for Poole RNLI by doing a sponsored bike ride between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers.
Ben's Mum, Michelle, says:
‘Ben includes lifeboats in his imaginary play and is passionate about the RNLI...

White to port and blue to Starboard revered lifeboat competes in the 'London River Marathon'

Anne-Marie Clark

RNLI staff from Poole RNLI College launch and compete in the 22 miles London River Marathon on Sunday (September 17).
The rowers and Cox from the RNLI are taking part in the Great River Race, in the aptly named Thames class 34ft self righting lifeboat built in 1909, the William Riley ...

RNLI chief executive collects donation from cruise ship passengers in Poole

Joanna Quinn

RNLI Chief Executive Paul Bossier boarded the MV Hebridean Princess in Poole Harbour this week in order to collect a cheque for £3000.
Captain Richard Heaton presented Paul Boissier with the cheque, which is the result of fundraising by passengers on the cruise ship over the course of this season...