Ryde Inshore Rescue

28/08/2026

Well done to Dan who has officially qualified as a Coxswain on RR2 at Ryde Inshore Rescue! We are all incredibly proud of you 👏🏼

13/08/2026

Please could we ask people not to put waste in the bins in our car park.

We seem to be getting quite a few very large black sacks put in there on a regular basis. Every time the bins are emptied it costs us money, so it’s becoming an unnecessary expense for us.

With the current warm weather, the extra rubbish is also starting to smell pretty bad, which isn’t pleasant for anyone using the car park.

We do have CCTV covering the area, and we can see what’s going on. We’d much rather just ask people to stop doing it than have to start reporting people for fly-tipping or a potential breach of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Please use the appropriate facilities for your own waste and leave our bins for their intended use.

Hopefully we can sort this without having to take it any further.

Thanks for your understanding.

07/08/2026

03/08/2026

PLEASE DO NOT PARK OUTSIDE OUR STATION

We are once again asking drivers not to park in the area directly outside Ryde Inshore Rescue Lifeboat Station.

This space is required for our lifeboat crew vehicles when we are called to an emergency. If our volunteers cannot park immediately on arrival, it can delay our response to someone in need. When an emergency call comes in, every second matters.

This is not a designated public parking area, and vehicles parked here are at risk of receiving a parking fine.

The signs are clearly displayed. Please respect them and keep this area clear at all times so our emergency crews can respond without unnecessary delay.

Your cooperation could make a real difference when someone’s life is at risk.

Thank you for your support.

29/07/2026

Could you spare a few hours a week to help save lives?

Ryde Inshore Rescue is looking for new volunteers, and this summer is the perfect time to get involved.

You don’t need to have previous experience – just enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to be part of a fantastic team. We provide all the training and support you need.

There are several ways you can help:
Boat Crew - Respond to emergencies on the water.
Shore Crew - Support launches, recoveries and operational activities.
Charity Shop Volunteers - Help raise the vital funds that keep our independent lifeboat service running.

Every volunteer plays an important role. Whether you’re on the lifeboat, on the shore or in the shop, you’ll be helping us continue our mission of saving lives at sea and supporting our local community.

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, why not make this the summer you do something extraordinary?

Drop us a message to find out more, we’d love to hear from you!

11/07/2026

RR1 (circled) getting into the fleet for providing safety cover along with all Solent Lifeboats.

25/06/2026

🚨 Join the Ryde Inshore Rescue Team! 🚨

Are you looking for a rewarding way to support your local community? Ryde Inshore Rescue is currently recruiting volunteers for a variety of vital roles:

🛍️ Charity Shop Volunteers – Help raise essential funds by assisting in our shop, serving customers, sorting donations, and keeping our shelves stocked.

🚤 Boat Crew – Become part of our lifesaving rescue team, responding to incidents around our coastline and helping those in need on the water.

🌊 Shore Crew – Provide crucial support behind the scenes, assisting with launch and recovery operations, communications, and equipment preparation.

No matter your experience level, full training and support will be provided. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, your time could make a real difference.

Join a dedicated team, learn new skills, make lifelong friendships, and help save lives around the Solent.

To find out more or register your interest, send us a message, visit our station or email [email protected]

09/06/2026

It was good to meet up today with a company who supply some of our essential equipment we use everytime we go afloat. The guys from Future Safety Limited were more than happy to come to our station whilst they were over at Seaworks in Southampton to service and repair some of our helmets and to personally deliver some new replacements, along with our new communication equipment from IWCS - Iridium Waterproof Communication Systems. It's this type of service that we are very thankful for from our suppliers.

01/06/2026

Just a little video as it National Volunteer Week. A few of our hard working men and woman who donate their, blood, sweat and tears to Ryde Inshore Rescue. Without them we wouldn't be here.❤️

03/05/2026

With all Internet problems that are disrupting Ryde at the moment, we are only able to accept cash in our shop. Sorry for the inconvenience.