Dart RNLI Lifeboat

17/06/2026

Dart RNLI was thrilled to receive a generous donation from River Dart Rotary raised at their magnificent Summer Fete.
Peter Adolphus, the River Dart Rotary President, and colleague Jane Willis handed over a cheque for £1,202.96 to Dart Fundraising Chair John Butler outside the new lifeboat station.
The May event was a roaring success and Peter Adolphus was delighted to help raise funds for the volunteers at Dart RNLI.
‘We like helping local organisations and it’s great to form new relationships around the town,’ said Peter.
‘We had around 24 stalls on the day and it was a lovely atmosphere and a very good day.
‘The RNLI has a great tradition in Dartmouth. They are a friendly team and we’re very happy to help such an important cause.’
Fundraising chair John Butler added: ‘It was a remarkable effort from River Dary Rotary and very generous to donate such an amount.
‘Every donation helps the charity and our aim of helping save lives at sea.
‘All the fundraisers and the crew would like to pass on their thanks to Peter, Jane and their team.’

03/06/2026

Dart RNLI Lifeboat volunteers and the water safety team will be at Premier Noss on Dart Marina show on Saturday (June 6). Alongside the great exhibits - and food - the water safety experts, with Spares Marine, will be running a lifejacket clinic, a crucial part of enjoying the water. Dart's Water Safety Officer Rowena explains just how vital it is to get checked out. Saturday 10am-4pm, and expect a visit from the Dart lifeboats.

29/05/2026

One RNLI family. Flanking station.

We’re looking for a volunteer to join our existing team in the role of Launch Authority.

Launch Authorities provide a vital role in authorising the launch of our lifeboats when we receive a tasking request from HM Coastguard.

If you’re interested, or know anyone who may be interested, please follow the link below for more details. We’d love to have you onboard.

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/launch-authority---torbay-612385.html

29/05/2026

Tomorrow’s the big day! All for a great cause.

25/05/2026

Dart RNLI Lifeboat volunteers were tasked by Falmouth Coastguard at 11.50am on Monday (May 25) following reports of an activated man overboard signal, or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), near Premier Noss on Dart Marina.
Both the B-Class Atlantic, helmed by Lee Darch and crewed by Yorkie Lomas, Robin Johnston and Will Davis, and the D-Class, helmed by Liam Hassard and crewed by Shannon Hart and Caleb Brown, liaised with harbour patrol to search the area for around two hours, but no casualties were found.
During the search, another AIS on MOB signal was picked up, and the source was discovered to be an unintentional activation at a Dartmouth property.
Both boats were stood down, and while the shout proved to be a false alarm, it was an important reminder of the need to regularly check, maintain and correctly store emergency equipment, as every activation is treated as a potential emergency until proven otherwise.
Big congratulations to Liam Hassard for his first shout as recently qualified helm.

22/05/2026

It’s a great place and a chance to help. Drop in and have a chat.

WEEKEND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Can you help? Do you have 1, 2, 3 or more hours to spare? Weekly or Monthly, we are very flexible. If the answer is YES, Please come and have a chat at or send us a DM here. Help save lives at Sea and start Volunteering with our fantastic team.

19/05/2026

Dart RNLI Lifeboat crews carried out a joint training exercise with Viking Sentinel, a British-flagged multi-role Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) and offshore support ship on Tuesday evening (May 19).
Both the B-Class Atlantic and D-Class lifeboats were tasked to the simulation, with a crew member suffering a medical emergency on board.
The B-Class conducted an alongside transfer, moving crew from the D-Class on to the Viking Sentinel.
Once on board, the casualty was assessed and treated by the lifeboat crew before being safely transferred back on to the B-Class for onward evacuation.
The exercise provided valuable experience in casualty care, vessel transfers and working safely alongside a large commercial vessel at sea.

18/05/2026

Dart RNLI Lifeboat volunteers joined forces with the Cefas Endeavor survey ship for a training session on May 17. The B-Class Atlantic practised 'pacing alongside' with the trainee helms, plus other manoeuvres. Three of the crew were then transferred to the ship via a pilot ladder to run through boarding procedures, in case needed on a future shout. Huge thanks to Cefas Endeavor for facilitating the Dart volunteers on such a valuable exercise.

11/05/2026

Some fabulous prizes on offer here. Dart Marina kindly raising funds for the Dart RNLI Lifeboat station, with the generous help of local businesses. A big thank you from the Dart volunteers. Draw is on June 21.

07/05/2026

From all of us at Dart Lifeboat Station, we extend our heartfelt condolences to our fellow search and rescue colleagues at Marine Rescue NSW, following the tragic incident in Ballina, Australia.
The loss of their two volunteers is felt on a global scale and is a sobering reminder of the immense danger search and rescue volunteers face every day at sea. We recognise the profound impact tragedies like this have on families, crews and communities. Our thoughts are with them all.
We honour the courage, commitment and selflessness of those involved, and of everyone who dedicates their lives to saving lives at sea. They will not be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas 💙