Tenby Lifeboats RNLI

Tenby Lifeboats RNLI We launch on exercise every Monday at 6.30pm (weather permitting).

Father’s Day celebrations were interrupted for several crew members this afternoon when they responded to a Coastguard t...
21/06/2026

Father’s Day celebrations were interrupted for several crew members this afternoon when they responded to a Coastguard tasking. A five-metre RIB had issued a Pan Pan call after suffering engine failure off Broadhaven South and was drifting dangerously towards the rocks.

Fortunately, Coxswain Gary still got to spend the afternoon with his son, Eddie. Both crew members responded to the callout together.

The boat was quickly on the water and made best speed to the reported position, nine miles west of the station and once on scene, the engine of the casualty vessel was able to be started again.

With the engine now running, but concerns remaining among the occupants that it could fail once more, the Coxswain decided to es**rt the vessel back to the entrance of the Milford Haven Waterway.

Once at the mouth of the waterway, the occupants of the casualty vessel were confident they could safely make their way back to their mooring without further assistance. The lifeboat was therefore stood down and returned to station, arriving at 5.50pm.

With the weather expected to heat up over the weekend here are some top safety tips . . . .
19/06/2026

With the weather expected to heat up over the weekend here are some top safety tips . . . .

Huge congrats to Andrew, Giles, Rhys and Alan, who have today been passed out as Head Launchers after months of hard wor...
16/06/2026

Huge congrats to Andrew, Giles, Rhys and Alan, who have today been passed out as Head Launchers after months of hard work and dedication. They are seen here with Coxswain, Gary.

Congratulations also to station mechanic, Pete, who passed out as a Winch Operator. Unfortunately though, Pete was the wrong side of the camera for this one!

Well done everyone 💪

Tenby's all weather lifeboat was requested to launch at 1.40pm on Monday 15th June, after the coastguard received a call...
15/06/2026

Tenby's all weather lifeboat was requested to launch at 1.40pm on Monday 15th June, after the coastguard received a call from the occupants of a yacht reporting that their skipper had become ill one mile south of Caldey island.

The volunteer crew were quickly on the water and made best speed to the reported position of the yacht, which was reported to have three persons and a dog onboard.

Once alongside the vessel, they discovered that the skipper was suffering badly from seasickness and that the other two crew members were unable to sail it themselves.

After a thorough assessment by the Coxswain, it was decided that with the nobody to sail the vessel, which was now drifting with the tide towards Caldey island and also a potential navigational hazard to other vessels, the safest course of action would be to tow it back to Tenby. Two crew members were put aboard the casualty vessel to assist setting up the tow and to monitor the seasick sailor on the trip back.

After a tow of around an hour, the casualty vessel was placed on the lifeboat mooring in the calmer waters of North Bay, before the lifeboat returned to station, arriving at 3.15pm.

The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 9.30pm on Wednesday 10th June, after the Coastguard received a 999 call from a ...
11/06/2026

The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 9.30pm on Wednesday 10th June, after the Coastguard received a 999 call from a male that had climbed the cliff after getting cut off by the tide at Freshwater East, but was now stuck.

The volunteer crew made best speed to the reported position, 7.5 miles west of Tenby and once on scene, began to search for the casualty using powerful searchlights.

Once located, the lifeboat stood by to provide safety cover until a Coastguard rescue helicopter arrived and winched the casualty to the safety of the cliff top, where members of the Coastguard rescue team were waiting for him.

With no more assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down to return to station, arriving at 10.50pm.

We were recently visited by the family of the late Mr Gerald Hartry of Tonypandy, Mid Glamorgan.Whilst at the station, t...
10/06/2026

We were recently visited by the family of the late Mr Gerald Hartry of Tonypandy, Mid Glamorgan.

Whilst at the station, the family presented a cheque for £570 to the RNLI in memory of Gerald, who was a huge supporter of the RNLI and Tenby in particular, having visited the station many times over the past 40 years whilst staying at their caravan near Narberth.

It was a pleasure to welcome them to the station and the whole crew are extremely grateful for their very generous donation to the RNLI.

Pictured, from left, are members of Gerald's family with Tenby's Lifeboat Operations Manager, Carl Evans.

10/06/2026

The all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch just after midday on Wednesday 10th June, after the Coastguard received a report that a dog had gone over the cliff near Broadhaven and the owner was possibly going to attempt to rescue it.

Shortly after launching, it was confirmed that the dog had been rescued and no more assistance was required, so the lifeboat was stood down to re-house.

🌊 Could you help save lives at sea? 🚤Have you ever thought about volunteering with the RNLI? Now’s your chance to find o...
05/06/2026

🌊 Could you help save lives at sea? 🚤

Have you ever thought about volunteering with the RNLI? Now’s your chance to find out more 💙

We’re hosting a friendly, informal online session where you can discover how you can get involved across the Wales, West and Isle of Man region.

📅 When: Monday 8 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
💻 Where: Online

Whether you're ready to sign up or just curious, this session will cover the different ways you can volunteer and there’ll be plenty of time to ask your questions too 🙌

👉 Book your place here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-volunteering-with-the-rnli-in-wales-west-and-isle-of-man-2026-tickets-1989387190640

Join us and see how you could become part of our one crew ⚓

The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.45pm on Thursday 4th June, following a report that two people looked to be cu...
05/06/2026

The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.45pm on Thursday 4th June, following a report that two people looked to be cut off by the tide at Lydstep.

On arrival at Lydstep, it became clear that the people were fishing and were not cut off, which was confirmed after speaking to them.

With nobody requiring assistance, the volunteer crew were stood down to return to station.

04/06/2026

Sunday's service launch as captured by Frank. Frank belongs to our Mechanic, Pete and has been all over the region with him whilst covering at different lifeboat stations.

Frank gets very excited when he hears the words "Going to Lifeboat" and happened to be watching as the lifeboat launched Sunday evening.

The lifeboat was launched at around 6pm, after several people were reported to be in difficulty off Priest's Nose near Manorbier.

However, on arrival, the volunteer crew discovered that the people were in fact fishing and needed no assistance, so the lifeboat was stood down to return to station, where Frank was eagerly waiting to welcome Pete back.

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Tenby Lifeboat Station, Castle Hill, Off Castle Square
Tenby
SA707BS

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