RNLI

Porthleven Lifeboat Day drew the crowds on Sunday

IN PICTURES: Thousands line harbour for popular Porthleven Lifeboat Day

RNLI Lifeguards in Newquay.

RNLI Lifeguards in Newquay.

RNLI lifeguards across Cornwall celebrate 25 years of service

Teenage paddleboarder Vincent McNevin rescued a father who was becoming exhausted trying to reach his children in the sea at Marazion

Teenage paddleboarder Vincent McNevin rescued a father who was becoming exhausted trying to reach his children in the sea at Marazion

Teenage paddleboarder hailed a 'hero' for helping save exhausted dad in sea

A lifeguard rescue at Gyllyngvase in Falmouth prevented a possible tragedy this week

A lifeguard rescue at Gyllyngvase in Falmouth prevented a possible tragedy this week

Two lives saved as busy week of rescues marks start of lifeguard peak season

It's been a busy week of rescues for lifeguards at Perranporth

It's been a busy week of rescues for lifeguards at Perranporth

Three rescues in three days during busy week at Cornwall beach

Representatives of the donor, invited guests, volunteer lifeboat crew, fundraisers, shop volunteers, operational and station support teams, as well as local lifeguards, gathered on Falmouth’s North Quay for the occasion.

Representatives of the donor, invited guests, volunteer lifeboat crew, fundraisers, shop volunteers, operational and station support teams, as well as local lifeguards, gathered on Falmouth’s North Quay for the occasion.

Falmouth RNLI names new Shannon class lifeboat during special dedication ceremony

RNLI lifeguards on patrol at Constantine

RNLI lifeguards on patrol at Constantine

Life-threatening incident among multiple rescues at Cornwall's beaches

Porthleven Sea Shanty Festival 2026

Porthleven Sea Shanty Festival 2026

Third annual Sea Shanty Festival draws the crowds on hot bank holiday weekend

Joint training exercise between South Devon RNLI lifeguards and HM Coastguard.

Joint training exercise between South Devon RNLI lifeguards and HM Coastguard.

Inside pre-season prep - What Cornwall lifeguards have been doing to get rescue ready

RNLI lifeguards Elise and Harry.

RNLI lifeguards Elise and Harry.

Meet some of the fantastic lifeguards keeping Cornwall beaches safe

RNLI Newquay lifeguards and technicians.

RNLI Newquay lifeguards and technicians.

Behind the Scenes: Celebrating 20 Years of RNLI technical excellence

Mother and daughter lifeguards Martha Dixon and Rosa Davies training together.

Mother and daughter lifeguards Martha Dixon and Rosa Davies training together.

Saving lives runs in the family for Cornish mum and daughter lifeguard team

Last year's Castle to Castle Swim in Falmouth.

Last year's Castle to Castle Swim in Falmouth.

RNLI announces coastal swim challenge in Falmouth this spring

Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station paid tribute on New Year’s Day to volunteer Nigel Ault

Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station paid tribute on New Year’s Day to volunteer Nigel Ault

Respected lifeboatman remembered as 'true hero' and 'top bloke'

Young lifeboat enthusiast Alice, 4, has been making waves for a cause this December.

Young lifeboat enthusiast Alice, 4, has been making waves for a cause this December.

Four-year-old lifeboat enthusiast raises £300 for RNLI

Dr Christopher Cuff is among those recognised nationally and locally in this year’s New Year’s Honours List

Dr Christopher Cuff is among those recognised nationally and locally in this year’s New Year’s Honours List

King's New Years Honours List 2026

‘Truly honoured and humbled’: Cornwall RNLI medic recognised in New Year’s Honours

The RNLI urges UK sea swimmers to take extra care this Christmas and New Year.

The RNLI urges UK sea swimmers to take extra care this Christmas and New Year.

RNLI safety advice for sea swimmers over Christmas and New Year

St Ives RNLI is recording its busiest year ever

Porthleven is celebrating another successful Lifeboat Day, with hundreds of people enjoying the festivities.

Porthleven is celebrating another successful Lifeboat Day, with hundreds of people enjoying the festivities.

IN PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Porthleven's annual Lifeboat Day

Emma Auchnie was presented with the medical director's commendation by Newquay RNLI operations manager Gareth Horner

Emma Auchnie was presented with the medical director's commendation by Newquay RNLI operations manager Gareth Horner

RNLI volunteer in Cornwall saves baby's life while at Paris airport

During the event, each year group to complete at least 16 laps of a course within an hour.

During the event, each year group to complete at least 16 laps of a course within an hour.

Helston students raise £8,000 for RNLI in gruelling heat

Little Dolphins Preschool children in their RNLI wellies.

Little Dolphins Preschool children in their RNLI wellies.

Children wear donated RNLI wellies on trip to St Ives

Falmouth lifeboat Richard Cox Scott leaves port with a parade of sail, watched by crowds of supporters

Falmouth lifeboat Richard Cox Scott leaves port with a parade of sail, watched by crowds of supporters

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Crowds come to see much-loved Falmouth lifeboat leave with parade of sail escort

Richard Cox Scott in action. Image: Simon Culliford/RNLI

Richard Cox Scott in action. Image: Simon Culliford/RNLI

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Timings for when to see much-loved Falmouth lifeboat leave for final time Friday

The crew of the Solomon Browne. Picture credit Penlee Lifeboat/Facebook

The crew of the Solomon Browne. Picture credit Penlee Lifeboat/Facebook

Penlee Disaster

Mousehole lights to be dimmed for anniversary of Penlee lifeboat disaster

Falmouth RNLI helm travels to Finland in international lifeboat exchange

Relief lifeboat George and Frances Phelon. Image: David Barnicoat

Relief lifeboat George and Frances Phelon. Image: David Barnicoat

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

New temporary lifeboat for Falmouth arrives in port - here's what she can do

Artist donates drawing celebrating RNLI Penlee to museum

Artist donates drawing celebrating RNLI Penlee to museum

Artist donates drawing celebrating RNLI Penlee to museum

Ben and Hannah Williamson have placed a family picture in the time capsule

Ben and Hannah Williamson have placed a family picture in the time capsule

Dad rescued by Cornish RNLI adds family photo in 200th anniversary time capsule

Harry Glasson and Will Keating (top right) along the Cadgwith Singers (bottom right) will all be singing at the Top House Inn for Lizard Sea Shanty Festival

Harry Glasson and Will Keating (top right) along the Cadgwith Singers (bottom right) will all be singing at the Top House Inn for Lizard Sea Shanty Festival

Full day of music as Lizard Sea Shanty Festival celebrates 200 years of the RNLI

Falmouth's new lifeboat will look similar to St Ives RNLI's Shannon Class lifeboat Niva Stachura

Falmouth's new lifeboat will look similar to St Ives RNLI's Shannon Class lifeboat Niva Stachura

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Falmouth to get new £2.2 million futuristic lifeboat to replace all-weather boat

Peak season comes to an end on Sunday, September 1

Peak season comes to an end on Sunday, September 1

Remaining beaches in Cornwall with RNLI lifeguard patrols as peak season ends

RNLI issues safety warning ahead of August bank holiday weekend in Cornwall

Who doesn't love a fish supper?

Who doesn't love a fish supper?

Charity Fundraiser

Full list of Cornwall pubs launching seafood supper clubs in aid of RNLI

Thousands joined the return of Porthleven Lifeboat Day after a five year absence

Thousands joined the return of Porthleven Lifeboat Day after a five year absence

Thousands enjoy return of Porthleven Lifeboat Day after five years

Penlee's all-weather lifeboat was called from a practice to a real-life emergency on Saturday. File picture.

Penlee's all-weather lifeboat was called from a practice to a real-life emergency on Saturday. File picture.

Lifeboat on exercise diverted to real emergency as person spotted waving for help

It was a busy Sunday for the RNLI Falmouth Lifeboat crew

It was a busy Sunday for the RNLI Falmouth Lifeboat crew

RNLI lifeboat crew marks 30th shout this year with double rescue in Cornwall

Llifeboat crews from Padstow, Sennen Cove and Penlee were tasked on Wednesday to reports of a 23m sailing vessel taking on water

Llifeboat crews from Padstow, Sennen Cove and Penlee were tasked on Wednesday to reports of a 23m sailing vessel taking on water

Historic sailing vessel rescued off Cornish coast in 10 hour operation

Dan Grant (third from left) with fellow crew members Fraser Watt (left) and David Jones (right) and trainer assessor Carl Beardmore

Dan Grant (third from left) with fellow crew members Fraser Watt (left) and David Jones (right) and trainer assessor Carl Beardmore

St Agnes RNLI welcomes newly qualified volunteer helm

RNLI lifeguards will be back patrolling beaches in Cornwall full time this Saturday

RNLI lifeguards will be back patrolling beaches in Cornwall full time this Saturday

RNLI lifeguards return to Cornwall beaches for 2024 summer season

Penlee Lifeboat launched into a storm after a solo sailor activated his distess beacon

Penlee Lifeboat launched into a storm after a solo sailor activated his distess beacon

Lifeboats launch into storm to save lone sailor who jumped in sea to be rescued

Matt Windsor recounted his near-death experience when his fishing trip took a terrifying turn

Matt Windsor recounted his near-death experience when his fishing trip took a terrifying turn

Charity Fundraiser

Cornwall dad-of-three who 'thought he was going to die' backs RNLI campaign

Falmouth Coastguard dealt with a potential dog collision injury and a police incident on the same day

Falmouth Coastguard dealt with a potential dog collision injury and a police incident on the same day

Injury fear from dog 'collision' and police incident keep Falmouth coastguards busy

Proceeds from the sale of these pieces will be donated to the Penlee Lifeboat Station

Proceeds from the sale of these pieces will be donated to the Penlee Lifeboat Station

Artist celebrates RNLI's 200th birthday with fundraising painting

A Lizard Lifeboat crew member tries to access the second kayaker in the cave

A Lizard Lifeboat crew member tries to access the second kayaker in the cave

Kayaker clinging to rock and swimmers in difficulty among lifeboats' busy week

The swim sees hundreds of participants each year. Image: Colin Higgs

The swim sees hundreds of participants each year. Image: Colin Higgs

Date for this year's popular Castle to Castle Swim in Falmouth

RNLI lifeguard cover begins again in Cornwall over Easter. Image: RNLI

RNLI lifeguard cover begins again in Cornwall over Easter. Image: RNLI

19 beaches in Cornwall to have lifeguard holiday over Easter holidays

Lifeboat Mary Irene Millar after the restoration work carried out by Falmouth Boat Co

Lifeboat Mary Irene Millar after the restoration work carried out by Falmouth Boat Co

Former RNLI lifeboat restored in Falmouth for role in 200th anniversary parades

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Citizens Advice Cornwall will be the beneficiaries

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Citizens Advice Cornwall will be the beneficiaries

Charity Fundraiser

Royal Cornwall Show announces two official charities for June event

The episode focuses on the pivotal role of RNLI and its crews during the Second World War

The episode focuses on the pivotal role of RNLI and its crews during the Second World War

Popular TV personality features Penlee in new RNLI based special episode

Lizard 769 Watson Motor class, Duke of York, cox and crew bringing ashore Capt. Calder and two of his crew after their ship, the Glasgow steamer, Citrine sank. The Coverack lifeboat rescued seven other members of the crew, one of whom later died.

Lizard 769 Watson Motor class, Duke of York, cox and crew bringing ashore Capt. Calder and two of his crew after their ship, the Glasgow steamer, Citrine sank. The Coverack lifeboat rescued seven other members of the crew, one of whom later died.

Cornwall rescues remembered on 200th anniversary of RNLI

The crew and volunteers of Falmouth Lifeboat Station are marking 200 years of the RNLI in 2024

The crew and volunteers of Falmouth Lifeboat Station are marking 200 years of the RNLI in 2024

Meet the crew: Focus on Falmouth Lifeboat Station as RNLI marks 200th anniversay

Helen with Penlee Lifeboat volunteers shortly after winning gold at the Olympics

Helen with Penlee Lifeboat volunteers shortly after winning gold at the Olympics

Listen to two moving accounts of Cornish seafaring history

The RNLI has warned to stay away from the coastline during Storm Gerrit. Image: Packet archive

The RNLI has warned to stay away from the coastline during Storm Gerrit. Image: Packet archive

'Extreme caution' safety warning as Storm Gerrit batters Cornish coastline