RNLI
Yarmouth RNLI’s largest tow mission in Lymington
The Yarmouth RNLI was called in to assist a 105 tonnes trimaran after it suffered power failure
Warning after Dungeness RNLI is tasked to yacht with sails blown out and no fuel
Dungeness RNLI is urging sailors to be properly equipped for the weather conditions after it rescued two people from a yacht which had blown out sails and no fuel.
Two sailors airlifted after running aground in stormy conditions
The crew of the Emma Jane were airlifted by a coastguard search and rescue helicopter after running aground at Maplin Sands on the Thames Estuary.
Video: Autumn gales trap man on boat in Scotland
High winds and large swells meant the man was trapped on his boat at Glenelg Bay, Scotland until he was rescued by the crew of the Kyle of Lochalsh lifeboat.
Gang vandalises Morecambe RNLI Lifeboat Station
Repairs are being carried out at Morecambe RNLI Lifeboat Station after it was attacked by a gang of 30 stone-throwing youths.
Three rescued from sinking fishing boat off West Cork, Ireland
The Courtmachsherry RNLI crew were called out after the fishing boat began sinking off the Seven Heads coastline in West Cork, Ireland.
Heavy swell swamps motor boat: Three anglers rescued
The three anglers were fishing at Ramore Head, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, when their boat was swamped by heavy swell and started sinking.
Two rescued after yacht drifts onto rock armour at Rosslare
The yacht suffered major damage after it drifted onto the rock armour at Rosslare Harbour in Co. Wexford, Ireland. The RNLI rescued the two people on board.
Overboard sailor rescued by off-duty kitesurfing RNLI lifeguard
The sailor capsized in strong winds off Christchurch in Dorset when he was spotted by the off-duty RNLI lifeguard, who used his kitesurfing equipment to bring the man to shore.
Video: Crew rescued after powerboat sinks off Portland Bill
The crew of the powerboat were taking part in the Cowes Classic Offshore Powerboat race when they were forced to abandon the vessel after it starting sinking off Portland Bill.
RNLI lifeguards assist teenagers on homemade raft in Cornwall
Lifeguards came to the rescue of three teens in Cornwall who'd gone out to sea on a raft but didn't have a plan to get ashore safely.
Two year old becomes seventh victim of the rough seas around the UK
A two-year-old girl, who along with her parents was swept out to sea at Newquay on 19 August, has died. Both the UK Coastguard and the RNLI are urging people to respect safety warnings.
Woman rescued by Looe RNLI for a third time
The woman was rescued three times over a four day period by Looe RNLI in south east Cornwall. She has now been given "comprehensive" safety advice.
Rescued yachtsman: Dover RNLI “saved my marriage”
A yachtsman who, along with this wife, was rescued by Dover RNLI after breaking down in busy shipping lanes, has praised a crew member for his skills and calming manner.
Skipper praised for quick actions as boat starts sinking off Yarmouth
UK Coastguard has praised the skipper of a fishing vessel for his quick thinking after his boat started sinking off Yarmouth Harbour.
Three men rescued from sinking boat off Dawlish
The three men were heading out from Boat Cove in Dawlish when their vessel started sinking. Two of the men managed to make it to shore.
Drifting yacht with damaged sails rescued off The Lizard
The solo skipper reported that his yacht was short of fuel and had damaged sails. The vessel was drifting off The Lizard in West Cornwall.
Man dies on board a catamaran in The Wash
The man was moored up in The Wash waiting to return to Gibraltar Point, Lincolnshire, when he fell ill on board. He later died despite efforts to revive him.
Video: three rescued after being thrown from their boat in Moelfre bay
Watch Moelfre RNLI volunteers rescue three men who were thrown from their boat into the sea. One of the men wasn't wearing a life jacket.
Life jacket wearing fisherman rescued off Bude
A fisherman has been rescued by the Summerleaze RNLI lifeguards after his boat caught fire off the coast of Bude in Cornwall.