Swanage RNLI

Welcome To Swanage Lifeboat Station.

An RNLI Lifeboat Station saving lives off the Dorset Coast since 1875.

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Crewed by volunteers.

Our volunteer crew come from all walks of life.

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Two lifeboats Provide 24/7 cover.

A Shannon class all weather lifeboat and a D Class inshore lifeboat

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The RNLI is a national charity.

The RNLI has over 235 lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland.

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How could you help?.

There are lots of ways you can help, why not get in touch?

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Webcam

Our webcam updates regularly, click below to see how Swanage bay looks today.

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Fundraising events

We have a really active group of fundraisers, why not have a look at our upcoming fundraising events.

Events

Lifeboat week 2020 runs from 7-16 August. More details are on the lifeboat week mini site.

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Swanage’s Shannon class all weather lifeboat was requested to launch this afternoon when a 28’ yacht contacted the UK Coastguard requesting assistance. The yacht had suffered damage to its sails, was unable to make headway with its engine in the rough seas and one of the two people onboard was suffering quite badly with seasickness. The lifeboat launched and located the yacht about 1Nm SE of Ballard Point. Two lifeboat crewmembers were transferred across on to the yacht to assess the casualties and rig a tow. Once the 2 POB were checked over the towline was passed across and the