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Welcome to the RNLI Download Centre

As the RNLI expands its range of services, information is made available here for supporters, the media and the public.
 
From this page you can access general information on the Institution along with tips on:

  • Sea and beach safety
  • Membership application forms
  • Donor forms
  • Maps

 Downloads also available from the Education website.

Just select and option from the drop-down menu

 

    RNLI general information

    RNLI factsheets

    Membership application

    Sea safety

    • Caring for your lifejacket leaflet

      As with all safety and emergency equipment, servicing is most important. Whatever type of lifejacket you use, it will need basic maintenance to keep it working properly. This card provides information on how to carry out general inspections.

    • Choosing a child's lifejacket leaflet

      Contains information on the different types of lifejacket available to children and how to ensure that the lifejacket fits correctly. A size chart detailing what type of lifejacket is recommended for different body weights and chest measurements is also included.

    • Engine checklist inboard leaflet

      Contains information on the Pre-start checks that should be carried out before any trip. The checks are broken down into 12 easy to follow steps. The card also contains information on checks to be carried out after starting the engine.

    • Engine checklist outboard leaflet

      Contains information on the pre-start checks that should be carried out before any trip. The checks are broken down into 12 easy to follow steps. The card also contains information on checks to be carried out after starting the engine.

    • Irish angling

      Angling safety guidelines

    • Irish dinghy sailing

      This booklet contains information on correct clothing and equipment, safety checklists, safety equipment, weather and tide checks, organising the crew, sailing in safety, capsizing, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • Irish motorboating

      This booklet contains information on recommended clothing and equipment, emergency electronics, safety equipment, planning a trip, radio procedures, rules of the road, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • Irish powerboat

      This booklet contains information on recommended clothing and equipment, emergency electronics, powerboat safety equipment, planning a trip, driving with care, safe speed, water skiing, radio procedures, rules of the road, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • Irish sailing

      This booklet contains information on correct clothing and equipment, safety checklists, safety equipment, weather and tide checks, organising the crew, sailing in safety, capsizing, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • Irish sport diving

      This booklet contains information on getting the right dive boat, what to wear, radio procedures, engine basics, planning a dive boat expedition, dive boat equipment, safety at the dive site, first aid, dive boat capsize and emergency procedures.

    • Irish windsurfing

      This booklet contains information on choosing the right board and rig, wetsuit information, safety checks, pre sailing checks, emergency extras, tide checks, wind directions, board and rig safety, wipe outs, rules of the road, emergency procedures, self rescue and first aid.

    • Kayaking Safely Leaflet

    • Slipway Signage Guide - Order forms

      Forms for ordering slipway safety signage

    • Slipway Signage Guide - Section 1

      Pages 1-25 of the Slipway Signage Guide

    • Slipway Signage Guide - Section 2

      Pages 26-51 of the Slipway Signage Guide

    • Slipway Signage Guide Inserts

      Inserts to the The Slipway Signage Guide including symbols, Unique Slipway Location Codes and Welsh signs.

    • UK dinghy sailing

      This booklet contains information on correct clothing and equipment, safety checklists, safety equipment, weather and tide checks, organising the crew, sailing in safety, capsizing, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • UK motorboating

      This booklet contains information on recommended clothing and equipment, emergency electronics, safety equipment, planning a trip, radio procedures, rules of the road, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • UK personal watercraft

      This booklet contains information on choosing the personal watercraft, wetsuit information, safety checks, pre riding checks, emergency extras, tide checks, wind directions, board and rig safety, wipe outs, rules of the road, emergency procedures, self rescue and first aid.

    • UK sailing

      This booklet contains information on correct clothing and equipment, safety checklists, safety equipment, weather and tide checks, organising the crew, sailing in safety, capsizing, emergency procedures and first aid.

    • UK sport diving

      This booklet contains information on, getting the right dive boat, what to wear, radio procedures, engine basics, planning a dive boat expedition, dive boat equipment, safety at the dive site, first aid, dive boat capsize and emergency procedures.

    • UK windsurfing

      This booklet contains information on choosing the right board and rig, wetsuit information, safety checks, pre sailing checks, emergency extras, tide checks, wind directions, board and rig safety, wipe outs, rules of the road, emergency procedures, self rescue and first aid.

    Beach safety

    Fishing safety

    • Fishing LJ Trial Report

      RNLI/Seafish Lifejacket Trials 2005 – 2006 Final report July 2007

    • Hydrostatic Release Unit

      Leaflet to show how the liferaft hydrostatic release unit is correctly installed

    • Lifejacket Trials - Potting

      This leaflet provides you with vital information (based on the opinions of fishermen) to help you to make a decision on which lifejacket is right for you.

    • Lifejacket Trials - Trawling

      This leaflet provides you with vital information (based on the opinions of other fishermen) to help you to make a decision on which lifejacket is right for you.

    • MOB Guardian order form

      Download the MOB Guardian order form here.

    Giving

    Fundraising events

    • Fundraising hints and tips

      This PDF guide offers advice to help you make the planning and outcome of your RNLI event as successful as possible.

    How to find us

    Boating

    Grace Darling Museum resources

    Henry Blogg Museum resources

    • Activity sheets

      Fun activity suggestions and work sheets for use in the classroom and on a visit.

    • Sepoy story pack

      Photographs and captions introducing children to the 1933 rescue by Henry Blogg.

    • Teacher information

      An introduction to the Henry Blogg museum along with suggested class activities

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