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01/09/2026

🚗💨 3 DAYS TO GO! 🇬🇧➡️🇮🇹

The countdown is ON! ⏰

In just 3 days, our very own Montrose RNLI trainee crew member Kyle and his brother Craig will set off on their epic Motoscape Rally challenge to Venice - all in aid of the RNLI! 🌊

Their Mini Cooper is ready for the adventure ahead as the brothers prepare to travel through 8 countries on their way to Venice. 🚗🇮🇹

Kyle has wanted to join the lifeboat crew since visiting Montrose Lifeboat Station with his Gran as a wee boy. Now, as one of our trainee crew members, he and Craig are taking on this brilliant challenge together to raise vital funds for us.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Kyle and Craig so far. If you'd like to get behind them and help boost their fundraising total before they hit the road, you can donate here:

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/kyle-craigrobertson

Every donation helps support the RNLI and our volunteer crews 💙.

Good luck Kyle and Craig - Venice awaits! 🇮🇹

30/08/2026

🛟 RNLI Montrose visits Stonehaven Harbour Festival 🛟

Today, our lifeboat and crew had the pleasure of heading along the coast to the Stonehaven Harbour Festival.

It was great to see the harbour so busy, and the festival certainly looked to be a fantastic success! A big thank you to our friends at RNLI Stonehaven for the warm welcome and hospitality ☕️.

It was also great to see the Stonehaven crew putting on an impressive display in their Atlantic 85 lifeboat for everyone gathered around the harbour.

Thanks to everyone who came along, said hello and supported the RNLI - a brilliant day on the water! 🧡⚓

28/08/2026

📟 SHOUT! 📟 28-AUG-26 08:42
Launch both boats

RNLI Montrose all weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat were tasked by HM Coastguard this morning to a report of an activated personal locator beacon (PLB) at Montrose Harbour.
Our volunteer crew quickly launched to ensure nobody was in danger and locate the activated PLB. The PLB was successfully located on the shoreside by HM Coastguard rescue officers and was therefore a false alarm.
Both boats then returned to station and were made ready for service.

Launch Authority - Bob
ALB Crew: Scott (Cox), Kev (Mech), Mari (Nav), Lewis, Jamie
ILB Crew: Calum (Helm), Ian, Kyle

23/08/2026

🌊 Volunteer with us 🌊

Every time the pager sounds, our volunteer lifeboat crew leave whatever they're doing to answer the call - day or night, in all weathers. Behind every launch are families who understand the missed family occasions, interrupted meals, sleepless nights and uncertainty that comes with having a loved one on the lifeboat 📟.

At Montrose RNLI, we know that supporting our crew means supporting their families too.

That's why we're looking for an external Family Support volunteer to become a friendly, familiar and trusted point of contact for both our crew members and their loved ones.

You'll get to know our crew and their families, helping everyone feel welcomed, valued and connected as part of our station community. Whether you're welcoming new families, promoting the support available through the RNLI Families programme, organising or supporting family events, or simply being there to listen, you'll play an important role in ensuring nobody feels they're facing the challenges of lifeboat volunteering alone.

You don't need any previous RNLI experience - we're looking for someone from our local community who is approachable, compassionate, a good listener, maintains confidentiality, and enjoys bringing people together. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

⏰ Time commitment: Flexible, with monthly requirements.

If you'd like to find out more or apply, visit the link below or send us a message - we'd be delighted to answer any questions.

🔗 Apply here 👉🏼 https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/family-support-volunteer---montrose-614798.html

Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Tag them in the comments below or share this post - they could make a real difference to our crew, their families and our community.

22/08/2026

⚓ Congratulations, Jake! 🔧👏🏼

A big well done to our trainee mechanic Jake, who has successfully completed his 5 day AEC 1 Mechanic course down at the RNLI college.

The course is another important step in Jake’s training, building the knowledge and practical skills needed to help keep our lifeboat and its machinery ready for service when the call comes.

Congratulations from everyone at RNLI Montrose ⚙️🛟

18/08/2026

😲 Not one, but two Shannon’s for training 💙

Last night’s training exercise was a little different for our volunteer crew!

Now that our own Shannon class lifeboat RNLB Ian Grant Smith (13-10) is back home in Montrose, and with relief lifeboat RNLB Brianne Aldington (13-21) still on station, we made the most of having two Shannon class lifeboats available to train together.

Heading out into Montrose Bay, our crews carried out several towing exercises, practising bow, stern and alongside tows between the two all-weather lifeboats. 🚤〰️🚤

Having two Shannons available is a really valuable training opportunity, giving our crews the chance to practise the skills, communication and teamwork required when towing another vessel at sea.

All in all, a great night of training - although it was also the first time in quite some time that we’ve managed to get caught in the rain! 🌧️😅

A little rain certainly didn’t dampen the spirits, and it was great to have both boats out in Montrose Bay for a productive evening on the water. 🌊

16/08/2026

🌊 What a fantastic first day at Summer’s End Festival in Brechin! 🛟💙

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the RNLI Montrose stand yesterday - whether you browsed the shop, bought something, had a chat with our volunteers or simply popped over to say hello, it was great to see you!

Thanks to your amazing support, our RNLI shop raised approximately £300 on day one with a further £220 in donations which is absolutely fantastic! 👏🏼 Every purchase helps support the RNLI and our lifesaving work at sea.

Our shop volunteers, fundraisers and lifeboat crew all had a brilliant day meeting you, and we’re ready to do it all again!

📍 Summer’s End Festival
📅 Day Two - Today

We’re looking forward to seeing you all again today - so if you’re heading to the festival, be sure to stop by, browse the RNLI shop and have a chat with our volunteers on the stand. 👋🏼

Thank you, Brechin, for a brilliant first day! 💙🌊

15/08/2026

📟 SHOUT 📟 15-Aug-2026 17:44
Launch ILB

RNLI Montrose inshore lifeboat ‘Margaret Olive’ was tasked by HM Coastguard this afternoon to reports of a boat drifting in Montrose Basin close to the bridges.

Our ILB crew launched and made best speed to the vessel. The vessel was found to have lost its anchor, and so the crew made the vessel secure until the owner could safely retrieve the vessel.

The lifeboat then returned to station where it was washed down and made ready for service.

Launch Authority - Kirk
ILB Volunteer Crew - Ryan (Helm), Mari, Lewis
Shore crew - Ian, Jake, Matt, Jamie

📸 Stock image of our ILB

14/08/2026

🌊 Monday night’s training night looked a bit different for our RNLI volunteers this week.
Instead of heading out on the water, our crew spent the evening focusing on something just as important - looking after ourselves and each other.

Our volunteers took part in a Trauma At Sea Impact Prevention (TASIP) session, designed to help us better understand the impact that challenging and traumatic incidents can have, while building awareness around mental fitness, resilience and the support available to our crews.

We also completed the REACT Conversations course - we were actually the first RNLI lifeboat station to receive this training.

REACT helps give our volunteers the confidence and tools to recognise when someone might be struggling and to have supportive conversations with their fellow crew members.

Our volunteers train hard to be ready for those in trouble at sea, but being ready also means looking after the people behind the kit. Training like this helps us support one another before, during and after the difficult situations RNLI lifeboat crews can face.

A huge thank you to Mark from the RNLI Occupational Health & Wellbeing team for visiting us at Montrose and delivering such valuable courses.
A different kind of Monday night training - but an important one.

12/08/2026

🧭 Role Spotlight - The Navigator 🚤

As part of our volunteer role spotlight series, we're continuing to introduce some of the dedicated volunteers who make up our lifeboat crews and highlight the important roles they carry out on our lifeboats.

This week, we're taking a closer look at the role of the Navigator aboard our Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.

💡 Did you know that our all-weather lifeboat cannot launch without a navigator on board?

The navigator plays a vital role in every service. They are responsible for plotting and monitoring the lifeboat's route, maintaining situational awareness throughout the launch, and ensuring the crew can safely and efficiently reach those in need. 🌊

Being a navigator is about much more than following a chart. It requires a strong understanding of our local coastline, including hazards, changing sea conditions, offshore structures, the movements of other vessels in the area and areas of shallow water that we need to be aware of. 📍⚓

The navigator's local knowledge and decision-making are key to ensuring the lifeboat is navigated safely, reaches the casualty as quickly as possible, and returns the crew safely to station. 🚨

Today we're featuring Mari, one of our volunteer navigators, who is pictured alongside this post. 📸

We asked Mari what she enjoys most about the navigator role:

💬 "I enjoy the responsibility that comes with being a navigator and the challenge of maintaining awareness of everything happening around the lifeboat. Local knowledge is incredibly important, and it's rewarding knowing that good navigation helps the crew reach casualties quickly and safely when every minute counts. Being trusted with that responsibility is something I'm very proud of."

👏🏼 A huge thank you to Mari and all our volunteer navigators who help guide our crews safely through every launch and recovery.

👀 Keep an eye on our page as we continue our volunteer role spotlight series and introduce more of the people behind Montrose RNLI who help us save lives at sea.

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