RNLI Blyth Lifeboat

03/06/2026

🎉 Happy Volunteers' Week from everyone at Blyth RNLI! 🌊🍊🙌

This week, we are celebrating the incredible people who make up our amazing ! 🧡 จาก the brave crew members ⚓️ who launch into the North Sea at a moment's notice 🚤💨, to our dedicated fundraisers 💰, shop volunteers 🛍️, and shore crew 🧭—our lifesaving work simply wouldn’t happen without them! 🆘❌

To us, V.O.L.U.N.T.E.E.R. means everything:
⭐ Valued
🌟 Outstanding
🤝 Loyal
☀️ Uplifting
❤️ Needed
🧠 Thoughtful
👏 Encouraging
🔑 Essential
💎 Remarkable

To all our volunteers here in Blyth and right across the coast: THANK YOU for your time 🕒, your passion ❤️‍🔥, and your unwavering commitment to saving lives at sea! 🌊🚑 You are all absolute legends! 🏆🥇

Drop a 🧡 in the comments below 👇 to show your appreciation for our amazing team this week! 👇👇👇

🌊🚤 (Photo Credit to Steve Brock Photography)

29/05/2026

📱 Could you help tell the story of Blyth Lifeboat Station?

We’re looking for a volunteer Social Media Officer to join the team at RNLI Blyth.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves content, storytelling, photography, reels, local community, and making social media actually mean something.

At Blyth Lifeboat Station, our volunteers launch to save lives at sea. But behind every launch, training night, fundraising event, water safety message and community moment, there’s a story that needs to be shared.

That’s where you come in.

As our Social Media Officer, you’ll help bring the station to life online by creating engaging posts, sharing updates, celebrating our volunteers, promoting safety messages, and helping the local community feel connected to the work of the RNLI.

You don’t need to be lifeboat crew. You don’t need maritime experience. You just need creativity, enthusiasm, good judgement, and a passion for making a real impact.

This role could be perfect for someone who:

📸 Loves creating content
🎥 Enjoys reels, photos, stories and social media trends
💬 Has a way with words
🌊 Cares about the local community
🧡 Wants to support a lifesaving charity
🚤 Would love to be part of the team behind the crew

Your posts could help recruit new volunteers, share vital water safety advice, support fundraising, and show people what really happens behind the doors of Blyth Lifeboat Station.

Blyth Lifeboat Station has been saving lives since 1826 and today operates both a D class and Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat. This is your chance to help tell the next chapter of that story.

👉 Apply here:
https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/social-media-officer-blyth-611748.html

Be creative. Be part of the crew. Help save lives at sea, one post at a time.

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Blyth is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Social Media Officer

20/05/2026

🌊 Could you help save lives at sea, before anyone even gets wet? 🌊

Blyth Lifeboat Station is looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our Water Safety Team.

We currently have two brilliant opportunities available:

🛟 Water Safety Officer
Lead and support our local water safety activity, helping us share lifesaving advice across the community.
Apply here:
http://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/water-safety-officer---blyth-611970.html

💬 Water Safety Adviser
Help deliver important safety messages to local people, schools, groups, clubs and anyone who enjoys the coast or water.
Apply here:
http://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/water-safety-adviser---blyth-611975.html

This is a fantastic way to get involved with the RNLI crew, without having to get wet! You’ll help people make safer choices, understand the risks, and know what to do if something goes wrong.

From beach safety and cold water shock, to lifejackets, paddleboarding, swimming, angling and coastal walks, water safety advice can make a real difference. Sometimes, the best rescue is the one that never has to happen.

You don’t need to be an expert. We’re looking for people who are approachable, willing to learn, good with people, and passionate about helping our community stay safe.

Be part of

💙 Help us prevent incidents.
🧡 Help us protect lives.
🌊 Help us share the message

11/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations Iain! 🎉

A huge well done to Iain on becoming a newly qualified Launch Authority at here at Blyth!

The Launch Authority plays a vital role in lifeboat operations. They are responsible for assessing emergency requests, working closely with HM Coastguard, and authorising the launch of the lifeboat when help is needed at sea. It is a role that carries real responsibility, requiring calm judgement, local knowledge, and a strong understanding of the capabilities of the crew, lifeboat and conditions.

Becoming a Launch Authority takes commitment, training and dedication, and Iain has worked hard to reach this important milestone.

On behalf of everyone at Blyth Lifeboat Station, congratulations Iain. Thank you for stepping into such an important role and for the part you will play in helping keep people safe on the water.

👏 Well done, Iain!

11/05/2026

Come along & enjoy a nice cuppa & some treats! 💙🧡
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11/05/2026

With the season approaching - excellent advice! 👍

05/05/2026

🚢 Tragic News from our Search & Rescue Family 🚢

All of us at Blyth RNLI are deeply saddened to hear the devastating news coming out of Sydney, . Two volunteer rescuers from Marine Rescue NSW have tragically lost their lives while responding to a yacht in distress in treacherous seas.

This sobering news resonates profoundly with every member of our crew. Whether in the North Sea or the Pacific, the bond between lifesavers is universal. We all step forward for the same reason: not for reward, but because someone out there needs us.

This tragedy is a stark reminder that the sea is unpredictable and unforgiving. Even with the best training and experience, our volunteers leave their families and the safety of the shore to face forces that can be far beyond anyone’s control.

We stand in solidarity with our Australian colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families, friends, and fellow crew members of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten. 🧡

04/05/2026

Following a tidy up after our harbour day we found this pink 'Hello Kitty' child's drinking bottle. We'd hate to think that a little one had their day spoiled by losing their favourite thirst quencher. We'd love to reunite them 🙏Please get in touch - we'll keep it safe! 🙏

04/05/2026

🌊 200 Years of Saving Lives: What a Splash! 🌊 Here's what happened at our Blyth Harbour Day!

From wooden oars in 1824 to the state-of-the-art jet propulsion they use today. Our hearts are absolutely full after an extraordinary bicentennial celebration for RNLI Blyth. Celebrating 200 years of maritime rescue wouldn't have been the same without the incredible wave of love and support from our local community. We truly are lucky to call home!

🏆 A Massive Shout-Out!

Blyth Town Council | Port of Blyth | Blyth Tall Ship | Newcastle University | The Brilliant Ladies Guild

Our Local Vendors & Volunteers: The unsung heroes! Your hard work and dedication were the engine room of this entire day.

Also a big thanks to BBC Newcastle for coming out, you can hear our interview here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nhzp8n

As well as a big thanks to ITV Tyne Tees for covering our event, you can watch the news section here: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/one-of-the-oldest-rnli-stations-in-country-marks-200th-birthday/bdbstm2

❤️ To Our Community . . .
You are the wind in our sails. Seeing so many smiling faces gathered to celebrate two centuries of the RNLI made this milestone feel truly historic. Every donation, every cheer, and every visit helps us continue our mission to save lives at sea.

Here’s to the next 200 years of keeping our coastline safe together! ⚓

⚠️ Stay Safe Out There!
While we love a good party, your safety is our #1 priority. If you’re ever in trouble, or see someone else struggling in the water:

📞 Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Don't hesitate—we’re always ready to launch! 🚤💨