Godalming and Cranleigh RNLI fundraising branch

17/06/2026

Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water?

Float by following these five simple steps – it could save your life.

https://rnli.org/safety/float

Do you know what to do if you get into difficulty in the water? These five simple steps could save your life in an emergency. Learn how to float to live.

10/06/2026

Swimming and other watersports aren't the only ways that people get into trouble at the beach.

Getting cut off by the tide also contributes to a significant number of RNLI rescues every year.

https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/tides

Tide times and heights vary daily, and can easily catch you out if you don't check them before heading out. Do your research, know the risks, be prepared.

09/06/2026

📟Shout 25 of 2026📟

Portsmouth RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked at 11:11pm on Saturday 6th June to assist a Polish training yacht near the eastern approaches to Portsmouth Harbour after concerns were raised by Portsmouth VTS.

On arrival, the lifeboat crew found the yacht carrying nine people, struggling in heavy seas following engine and navigation equipment problems. The vessel had repeatedly drifted onto the Submarine Barrier and had already made contact with it, placing those onboard at risk.

With the skipper and trainee crew struggling to maintain a safe course, a lifeboat crew member was transferred onto the yacht to provide navigational assistance. The intervention helped restore control of the vessel and prevent further danger.

The yacht was then escorted safely back into harbour and alongside at Haslar Marina.
A great example of teamwork and seamanship from our volunteer crew in challenging conditions.

04/06/2026

Did you know that every year the RNLI & SwimEngland help thousands of children stay safe on the beach through free Swim Safe sessions?

Sessions are run at a number of coastal and inland locations - check and see if you will be staying near one this season.

https://rnli.org/safety/swim-safe

Every summer, the RNLI and Swim England run beach and water safety sessions across the UK for children aged 7-14. Find out how to join in.

02/06/2026

Fancy spending your summer on the beach? The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is on the lookout for new lifeguards at Southsea, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis beaches and they’re inviting you to give it a go at a taster session this weekend.

On Sunday 31 May, RNLI lifeguards from West Sussex and Hampshire are inviting you to join them in Chichester for a beach lifeguarding taster session. The session will begin at 1400 and will wrap up at around 1530. If you’re interested in becoming a lifeguard at Southsea, Littlehampton or Bognor Regis this summer, this is your chance to see what it’s all about.

A word from Lead Lifeguard Supervisor Sydney Horsted

‘My name is Sydney and I am the Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for West Sussex & Hampshire. We are looking for people in search of a summer job that like the idea of working on the beach, learning lifesaving skills and working as part of a brilliant team of people. We have vacancies on the beaches of Southsea and Littlehampton/Bognor Regis.

To become a beach lifeguard, you need to be 16+ years old and be able to pass our swim tests. You can find out more about the requirements here: RNLI lifeguard requirements and training

To work as an RNLI beach lifeguard, you’ll also need a recognised beach lifeguarding qualification. For those who don’t yet have one, the RNLI is running a full Beach Lifeguard Course from 12-16 June in Chichester. Once qualified, successful applicants will be required to attend an induction between the 4 – 8 July, with patrols starting from the 11 July.

How to sign up

Does this sound like something you’d like to do?

Sign up for the taster session today by following the link here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pTsgHv12v8

Upon signing up, someone will be in contact regarding the exact location and where to meet.

If you have any questions or would like further details, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

31/05/2026

With the better weather at the moment and, for some, a desire to make changes of lifestyle to feel better or more comfortable this gives an ideal opportunity to help raise funds for the RNLI. Whether you plan to cycle, swim, run, bake, or another personal challenge then sponsorship is a great encouragement to complete the challenge and reach your target. Please be realistic so that you don't suffer injury but with a sponsor form comes support from family, friends and colleagues. As beaches, harbours and inland waterways get busier so do our crews, adding further pressure on the charity's resources. If you involve friends too then it will be more fun and increase fundraising potential. Clubs or groups can enjoy challenging their members and help the RNLI save lives at sea.
Please contact us for a sponsor form.
If this all seems too much effort, feel free to make a donation instead.
THANK YOU

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

🚨 PORTSMOUTH RNLI OPEN DAY 2026 🚨
Sunday 12th July 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm

We’re excited to welcome you back to Portsmouth Lifeboat Station on Sunday 12th July 2026 for our annual Open Day!

Join us between 11am and 3pm for a packed day at the station and get a closer look at the lifesaving work carried out by RNLI volunteers.

🚤 Watch lifeboat demonstrations featuring our own lifeboats alongside crews and boats from neighbouring RNLI stations
🚑 Meet other emergency services and learn more about the work they do across our community
🎶 Enjoy live sea shanty performances throughout the day
🎟️ Take part in our raffle with prizes generously donated by local businesses
👋 And keep an eye out for a special appearance from Stormy Stan !

🚌 Travel to us aboard the Vintage Seafront Bus Service, running between The D-Day Museum and Hayling Ferry, or use the free shuttle bus running throughout the day between Fort Cumberland Car Park and the Lifeboat Station, kindly operated by CPPTD -City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot

Whether you’re a long-time supporter, interested in finding out more about the RNLI, or simply looking for a great local day out by the waterfront, we’d love to see you there🧡

29/05/2026

I had the opportunity today to work with Portsmouth lifeboat station on an exercise in Langstone harbour. A great opportunity to see them working together and clearly all the training paid off. Thank you to them for today. The 1st photo was taken on Wednesday evening when they were training alongside a moored vessel.

15/05/2026

We had a great time recently with Godalming Brownies teaching them how to throw a line to rescue somebody. The Brownies were working towards completing a challenge. The liferaft was popular as well as other lifesaving equipment being demonstrated. Thank you for a fun evening, your kind donation and support.

Girlguiding