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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI Helensburgh operate in the upper Firth of Clyde and lower Clyde. Established in 1965 at Rhu marina

09/05/2026

Helensburgh lifeboat was called out on Friday 8 May following reports that a personal locator beacon had been activated in the vicinity of Loch Goil.

Launching just after 6.30 pm the lifeboat was stood down a few minutes later and returned to the station.

Our volunteer crew is on call 24/7, 365 days of the year. If you see anyone in difficulty on the water call 999 and ask for the coastguard. Your support helps us save lives at sea.

08/05/2026

Helensburgh Lifeboat launched at 0930 on 1st May following a report that a personal locator beacon had been activated in the Rhu narrows.The crew used the Lifeboat’s high frequency direction finder to locate the beacon and confirmed that it was transmitting from ashore.

The Helensburgh Coastguard team located the beacon which had been inadvertently activated by its owner. The lifeboat returned to the Station by 10.15 am

06/05/2026

Helensburgh Lifeboat station extends 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 💙

26/04/2026

Did you see our crew training this morning? Our volunteer crew train on Sunday mornings and at other times, to ensure they are ready for the pagers going off.

Your donations help us to maintain the lifeboat and provide training and equipment for the crew.

25/04/2026

A busy, sunny day in Helensburgh. Our street collectors were out and about meeting all our lifeboat supporters.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to Helensburgh lifeboat. We raised an amazing £900.
Thank you to our collectors and of course, Stormy Stan and his minder, Thea.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Your support helps our crew save lives at sea.

20/04/2026

It has been a busy few days for Helensburgh lifeboat crew.

HM Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat at about 5.30 pm on Sunday afternoon to assist a 28 ft blue hulled yacht in difficulty off Ferguson Ship Builders, Port Glasgow. The yacht was reported to be going round in circles with one person on board.

The lifeboat towed the yacht to its mooring at Cardwell Bay where the yachtsman was happy to return ashore by dinghy.

The lifeboat returned to the station and was ready for service at 7.15 pm.

Our volunteer crew is on call 24/7/365 days a year to save lives at sea. Your donations help us provide essential training, equipment and maintain the lifeboat.

19/04/2026

On Friday night Helensburgh lifeboat was called out for the second time in the week.

HM Costguard requested the launch of the lifeboat just before 11.00 pm to assist in locating a boat with an activated EPIRB. It was believed to be a fishing boat off Port Glasgow.

The lifeboat carried out a coastal search from the Great Harbour to Clock Lighthouse to Dunoon. The Rescue helicopter 198 also joined the search.

The owner of the boat was traced and found to be safe and well. The EPIRB had been inadvertently activated. The lifeboat returned to the station and was refuelled and ready for service at 1.00am.

If you see anyone in difficulty on the water call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Help us to save lives at sea.

18/04/2026

A huge thank you to Linda, Commodore at the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, for organising a quiz and curry in aid of Helensburgh Lifeboat.
Members and their guests raised around £700. A fantastic amount.

Congratulations to the winners of the quiz-the Rowers, each winning a bottle of wine.

Thank you too, to everyone who came along to support the event. And to the fundraisers who donated lots of goodies for the raffle and those who helped on the day- Lesley for organising the raffle, Katy, Jill, Gill, Sarah, Freda, Morna and Anne at Lennox of Lomond and Bonnie Barns who took time out of lambing to make the delicious meringues.

Your support helps our crew save lives at sea. Contact Helensburgh Lifeboat for information about how you can help. [email protected]

17/04/2026

Preparations are well underway for the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club’s quiz and curry evening in aid of the Helensburgh Lifeboat. Over 50 members and their guests will enjoy a delicious supper before putting their general knowledge to the test.

The sparkling’ raffle prizes have been donated by Hill House, Destination Helensburgh and the fundraising team.

15/04/2026

Helensburgh Lifeboat was called out today, 15 April following a report of a capsized canoeist at Strole Bay in the Gareloch. The lifeboat launched around 5.35 pm and was stood down on the way to the area. The canoeist had made it ashore and recovered their canoe. The lifeboat was refuelled and ready for service at 5.50 pm.

Support our crew to save lives at sea.

13/04/2026

Many thanks to Sue Mitchell for her kind donation to Helensburgh Lifeboat.

Sue raised money from her photography stall- Scenic Kisses Sue at Helensburgh Market.

Support Helensburgh Lifeboat and our volunteer crew to save lives at sea.
To find out more contact- Helensburgh@rnli org.uk

Address

Helensburgh
G84 8

Website

http://www.helensburgh-lifeboats.org.uk/index.htm

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