Cullercoats RNLI

22/08/2026

🔔 Reminder - today from 10am. We'll have our mobile shop there too selling kids crocs, board games and other items - see you there! 🛟

⚓️🛥️Pop along to Royal Quays Marina on Saturday, where our water safety team will be available for advice on keeping your lifejacket in good working order.

This piece of kit could save your life- make sure you can trust it when it’s needed! 🛟

19/08/2026

🖼️ Awesome art prints available! 🛍️

We were kindly donated a number of art prints which we're pleased to offer for sale on a 'donate what you feel' basis. We have multiple of the following -

1) Stylish retro posters for the 1989 Fish Quay festival
2) A beautiful mid-1800's painting of Cullercoats Bay by Sarah Johnson
3) Map of the Tyne through Newcastle & Gateshead dated 1899
4) Map of Tynemouth dated 1899

Awesome aren't they! Early Christmas shopping idea? 🎅😄

To place an order just send us a Facebook message and we'll confirm your order, send you a donation link, and arrange pick up. First come first served & all donations will go to Cullercoats lifeboat station 🛟

17/08/2026

⚓️🛥️Pop along to Royal Quays Marina on Saturday, where our water safety team will be available for advice on keeping your lifejacket in good working order.

This piece of kit could save your life- make sure you can trust it when it’s needed! 🛟

07/08/2026

🛟 The Scania Group RNLI Float to Live truck is touring our coastline and is currently parked up at Waves Leisure Centre in Whitley Bay 🌊🚛

The truck is a visual reminder of what to do if you get into difficulty in the water. Why not pop along for a selfie and practice the Float to Live safely in the swimming pool?

Remember, to Float to Live:

👂Tilt your head back, submerging your ears

🧘‍♀️Relax and control your breathing

✋🦵Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat

🦶Your legs may sink - that’s OK, everyone floats differently

🛟 Find your float - practice at a supervised location.

🚩Swim at a lifeguarded beach, always between the flags.

☀️ Enjoy the summer safely! 🧡 Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat RNLI Blyth Lifeboat North Tyneside Council

04/08/2026

Did you miss out on our unique tote bags on Harbour Day? Designed by one of our crew members and with all proceeds going towards supporting Cullercoats RNLI’s lifesaving work, you can pick up one of last remaining bags for the bargain price of just £5!

Pop down to the lifeboat station between 9am and midday on Sunday to pick one up!

02/08/2026

If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit, join the club that helps to keep our coast safe 😋🍦🍊🛟

31/07/2026

🟡🔴 International Lifeguard Appreciation Day - and 25 years of RNLI Lifeguards keeping our beaches safer 🌊🛟

Starting as a trial back in 2001, RNLI lifeguards have grown to patrol 245+ beaches, responded to 330,000 incidents, helped 440,000 people, and carried out more than 48 million preventative actions - all this work goes towards making beaches safer.

We celebrated the milestone at Cullercoats Lifeboat Station with cakes, cuppas and a good catch‑up. A small thank‑you for the big impact our lifeguards make on our coastline every day.

Lifeguards are on our local beaches daily from 10am – 6pm over the summer holidays - Please remember: Swim between the flags 🏳️🏊‍♀️🏳️

👏 Here’s to 25 years of lifesaving, teamwork and dedication - and many more ahead!! 💛❤️


Photos: Helen Cowan & Rob

27/07/2026

We’re delighted to welcome recently passed out shore crew member Penny to the Cullercoats crew!

Penny has shown commitment to learning the ropes (literally!) and was handed her pager by Launch Authority, Pete, on Sunday.

As a member of shore crew, Penny is responsible for safely launching and recovering the lifeboat as well as assisting with casualty care when the crew are called to assist a person in distress.

Penny said, ‘this wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support, patience and knowledge shared by the crew who invested their time in helping me pass out as shore crew. The pager is more than a piece of kit; it's a reminder of the trust that's been placed in me and a commitment to be ready when the call comes. Proud to be part of such an amazing team.’

Cullercoats helm, Carl, said ‘it feels great to see people progress at the station and is always something to celebrate. I love the feeling of seeing people move forward… and an extra pair of hands to cover our crewing levels is a bonus!’

As a charity, we’re entirely reliant on the commitment of our volunteers to ensure we’re able to provide a consistent and high quality service to our community and those who come to enjoy it. Thank you Penny and everyone on the crew who gives their time to being there for others when needed 🧡🛟

22/07/2026

Cullercoats RNLI wish to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man whose life was tragically lost on Sunday, along with our gratitude to all who assisted in the rescue efforts.

If you see anyone in difficulty in the water, call 999 immediately and ask for the coastguard.

19/07/2026

Harbour Day 2026 was incredible - together we raised over £22,000 for Cullercoats RNLI! Thank you for supporting our lifesaving work 🛟🧡
We can't wait to do it again next year! 🌊


Photo: Helen Cowan