RNLI Appledore Lifeboat Station

01/09/2026

Here is a synopsis of today’s Mirror story which will be aired on Saving Lives at Sea 8 pm BBC2 Tuesday 8 February. Don’t miss it.

31/08/2026

From the Mirror on-line today: 'Hero boy saved me from drowning - I was going to die'

When surfer Gavin Bowden got into trouble in the sea off the Devon coast last year, he thought he was done for. But hope (and rescue) came in an extraordinary form - 14 year old Oscar

see: https://archive.ph/e7rJR
and watch Saving lives at Sea on BB2 8.00pm. Tuesday 8 September

29/08/2026

If you’re heading out this bank holiday, plan your route home and stay away from the water if you’ve been drinking.

Alcohol can affect your judgement, slow your reaction time and make it much harder to swim or climb out if you end up in the water. There may also be hidden dangers below the surface that you can’t see.

Look after yourself and your friends. Never walk home alone.

29/08/2026

Just a couple of weeks before the always popular 16 mile Station to Station Walk from Clovelly Lifeboat Station to RNLI Appledore Lifeboat Station register now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-clovelly-to-appledore-walk-2026-tickets-1978093069620

28/08/2026

26/08/2026

Come and see Appledore RNLI's new Shannon Class Lifeboat, step onboard for a tour around. 6.00-8.00 TONIGHT, Appledore Quay. Everyone Welcome

26/08/2026

Inshore lifeboat Shout Tuesday 25 August

Just before 5.30 pm on Tuesday 25 August Appledore RNLI volunteer crew were tasked to check on five people reported to be on one paddleboard drifting down river under Torridge Bridge. The first informer was a person driving across the bridge who was alarmed and thought assistance may be needed.

The inshore lifeboat was launched and met the paddle board. On speaking to those aboard, it was discovered that they were all fine, in good health and not in need of any assistance. The paddleboard was an oversized version. All on board were wearing life vests and carried mobile phones. Everyone was safe, so the lifeboat was stood down and the crew returned to station just in time to start their regular Tuesday night training.

This was a False Alarm made with good intent. We ask the public to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if they see someone they genuinely believe to be in difficulty in or near the water. The crew would much prefer to be called to a potential problem which turns out to be all well, than not to be called to someone who really needed help and no one knew, so no help could be given.

Photo: Appledore's inshore lifeboat launching by Simon Ellery library photo.

26/08/2026