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Welcome to Swanage Lifeboats online

Swanage Lifeboat Station is one of over 230 RNLI lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The RNLI is a charity and relys on voluntary contributions from the public to keep its lifeboats at sea. At Swanage we have 2 lifeboats, an All Weather 'Mersey' class and a 'D-Class' inshore lifeboat. We have a volunteer crew of which 26 are sea going and 5 are shore crew to launch & recover the boats.

Latest launch information:

Boat(s):	D Class	Date:	25/05/13	Launch time:	13:51	Recovery time:	14:42
Wind:	W-3	Sea state:	Slight	Weather:	Sunny	Visibility:	Good
Casualty:	Canoe/Kayak	Location:	Anvil Point [ Click for map ]
ILB Crew:	J. Deas (Helm), J. Mack, B. Mack
Details:	Swanage inshore lifeboat was called out today after members of the public reported 3 kayakers in difficulty off Anvil Point. One had capsized and seemed to be struggling to get back in his boat. The lifeboat crew were paged and a call put out to all ......[Continue reading]

Latest photos from our archive:

Safely under tow, heading out to sea then on to Poole Harbour - 06/05/13 - (Click to enlarge)

A towline is passed across to the damaged vessel - 06/05/13 - (Click to enlarge)

D-752 Phyl & Jack. Copyright - www.richardbudd.co.uk - (Click to enlarge)

Swanage ILB approaches the grounded yacht at Peveril Point - 05/09/12 - (Click to enlarge)

D-752 heads out on exercise for the first time - (Click to enlarge)

D-752 launches for the first time - (Click to enlarge)

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Latest post from the Lifeboat week blog:

20/05/2013 - Volunteers recognised for 20 years service
	Making the decision to become a volunteer lifeboat crew member is a huge commitment. On joining, the members agree to run to the call of the pager day or night, 365 days ......[Continue reading]

25/02/2013 - Lifeboat Week 2013 = 9-18 August
	The dates for this year's Lifeboat Week are now officially confirmed as 9-18 August. Car window stickers are now available in the Lifeboat Shop in The Square, Swanag......[Continue reading]