An RNLI Lifeboat Station saving lives off the Dorset Coast since 1875.
Our volunteer crew come from all walks of life.
A Shannon class all weather lifeboat and a D Class inshore lifeboat
The RNLI has over 235 lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland.
There are lots of ways you can help, why not get in touch?
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RNLI lifesavers are only able to launch thanks to support from people like you. Make a donation and save lives.
Lifeboat week 2021 runs from 13-22 August. More details are on the lifeboat week mini site.
We currently have 30 sea going and 4 shore based volunteers. Here's a random selection, click the button below to see them all.
Position : ILB Senior Helmsman & ALB crew
Date Joined : January 2008
Position : Lifeboat Operations Manager
Date Joined : July 2020
Position : ALB & ILB Crew
Date Joined : July 2014
Position : ALB Crew/Navigator
Date Joined : March 1999
Date Joined : September 2017
Position : Shore crew
Date Joined : April 2018
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