St Abbs Lifeboat

30/08/2026

So we're here at Coldfest. The music is exceptional, the sausages are sizzling and the b**r is flowing. No rain here....all undercover....so come and join us because that sun is breaking through. All proceeds go to good causes.

28/08/2026

Last night we had the very great pleasure of showing The Rotary Club of Eyemouth & District members around the Station and the boat. The thanks go both ways as the Club has helped us enormously over the years with our Gala, with projects and with generous support. Great to meet you all. Thank you for coming.

26/08/2026

Its not every day you spot a humpback breaching whilst on a lifeboat training exercise. Being highly aware of the need to stay a very long way from these amazing creatures, the boat stayed over half a mile away to enjoy the show using zoom lenses. After that the crew practiced anchoring and veering, use of drogue and fire at sea in quite lumpy conditions in Coldingham Bay.

15/08/2026

The team are waiting to greet you up at Coldingham Bay Caravan Park today. Loads of activities and events going on there today so do call in and say hello as the event is raising funds for the Lifeboat. A big BIG thank to the Park staff for organising everything and for making us their chosen charity.

14/08/2026

Its all happening up at Coldingham Bay Holiday Park tomorrow. We hope to see you there. Do come and say hi at our stall and , as always, come and chat if you fancy finding out more about volunteering with the Lifeboat. Its going to be a cracking day!

🌞🎉 SUMMER FUN FEST – 15 AUG | 11AM–3PM 🎉🌞

Join us for a fantastic day of family fun at our Charity Open Day in support of St Abbs Lifeboat ❤️

🐶 Dog Show – Register from 11am - Show starts 11.20am (£3 per dog)

🎤 Live Entertainment from the incredible Shiel Campbell & his Ska & Madness experience at 12pm & 1:15pm

🏰 Inflatables & activities including football darts, Dino bouncer & slide, Unicorn bouncer, Hover archery, Mini Olympics, Tug-O- War and more!

🐾 Animal Antics featuring pony petting and wee curious beasties!

🎟️ Fundraising Fun with a variety of crafty stalls, tombola, raffle, hook-a duck, Man V Food and more!

📍 Coldingham Bay Holiday Park
📅 Saturday 15 August
⏰ 11am–3pm

Come along, have fun, and help raise vital funds for St Abbs Lifeboat- they will be with us too, so you can hear all about the fantastic work they do!

We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

13/08/2026

📟 Crew paged 📟 Wednesday 12th August 2026
Yesterday evening, during training, our crew were asked to attend an incident above the harbour. Our newest crew member, being a paramedic, gave on site casualty care to enable the casualty to go to hospital for further treatment.
Later that evening crew members were alerted by calls for help from the harbour and assisted a casualty who had fallen off the harbour wall onto rocks below. All crew were paged at 23.30 and, working against an incoming tide with all emergency services now present, the casualty was lifted from the rocks and transported to a waiting ambulance. This was a multi-agency incident with ambulance, police, Eyemouth Coastguard and fire service in attendance working in partnership.

12/08/2026

St Abbs lifeboat gala grand total is in. A big thank you to everyone who attended the gala on the 1st of August, to all the volunteers & helpers, stallholders and suppliers. All our supporters for purchasing the new look hoodies almost sold out on the day. Thanks to the band and entertainment, A great day was had by all and in our 10th anniversary year a record sum of £10,039.24 was raised, all will help to go towards the running of the lifeboat. Thank You.

05/08/2026

This evening our crew faced blustery conditions to practice navigation and search patterns. We were joined this evening by two potential new recruits, Mark and Michael, who were introduced to the basics of lifeboat launch. If they decide to become crew, they will of course go through extensive training.

03/08/2026

Our wonderful.new look hoodies, zippies and tees are now available in our online shop for those of you who missed Gala day or live further away. They're a smart looking addition to your wardrobe and we're looking forward to seeing how far they get round the globe. Send us your pics as usual!!!

www.stabbslifeboat.org.uk to purchase. Thank you for your support.

02/08/2026

📟Shout📟
Sunday 2nd August 2026
Today the crew were paged by Aberdeen Coastguard at 16:20 to a call that a small fishing boat had been seen off Coldingham Bay, potentially unmanned. The St Abbs Lifeboat was quickly launched and was on its way by 16:26
Once radio comms we're established with Aberdeen we were directed east towards Eyemouth where the boat was quickly located and the occupant was found to be unaware of the incident and fishing away peacefully. Whilst wearing a gray hoodie with the hood up it was difficult to see him. Once the crew were happy that he had a life jacket on and had a means of calling for help the lifeboat was stood down and returned the St Abbs where it was washed down and made ready for Service.
If you see something you are not sure about at sea or on the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard & give as much detail as possible. When going afloat always wear a life jacket, have a means of calling for help in a water proof pouch. Let someone know where you are going and when you are expected back.