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Our mission is to save lives at sea, our goal is to stop drowning.

We do this through water safety education, operating search and rescue lifeboats and operating beach lifeguards.

24/10/2026

Llandudno RNLI assists yacht in difficulty following Mayday call

On Monday 19 October, Llandudno RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) launched to assist a 29ft yacht that had suffered engine problems while on passage from Bull Bay to Preston Dock.

The yacht, with two people on board, issued a Mayday call while approximately 16 miles north-west of the Great Orme, close to a busy shipping lane. Both people on board were also suffering from food poisoning.

The lifeboat launched at 10am and arrived on scene at 10.30am. Conditions consisted of a moderate breeze and a moderate sea state. Two commercial vessels in the area had also responded to the Mayday call, but were unable to assist due to their size.

Duty Coxswain Les Howell quickly assessed the situation and decided to establish a tow, bringing the casualty vessel towards the safety of Conwy. The yacht was subsequently secured alongside at Beacons Jetty, where Llandudno Coastguard were on scene to assist with the lines, allowing those on board time to recover and address the issues with their vessel.

With the yacht and its occupants in a safer position, the lifeboat began its return to Llandudno, recovering at the station at 4pm.

10/10/2026

Llandudno inshore lifeboat assists motor cruiser in difficulty at Rhos-on-Sea

Llandudno’s inshore lifeboat (ILB) was launched at 10:07am on Friday 9 October following reports of a 22ft motor cruiser being pinned against the breakwater at Rhos-on-Sea, with one person on board.

A strong westerly wind meant that while conditions in the shelter of Llandudno Bay were reasonable, the sea outside the shelter of the Great Orme was moderate to rough. With the wind behind them, the ILB crew made good progress towards Rhos-on-Sea, where they located the casualty vessel.

On arrival, two lifeboat crew members were transferred onto the motor cruiser. One checked the casualty’s welfare and assessed whether first aid was required, while the other prepared the vessel for a safe alongside tow.

Once the vessel had been secured alongside the ILB, the crew towed it to its mooring and made it fast. The casualty was then transferred ashore, where carried out further welfare checks.

With the incident concluded, the ILB departed the scene and made its way back to Llandudno Lifeboat Station, navigating the challenging conditions. The lifeboat was recovered at 11:36am.

10/10/2026

Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat assists motor cruiser in difficulty at Rhos-on-Sea

Llandudno’s inshore lifeboat (ILB) was launched at 10:07am on Friday 9 October following reports of a 22ft motor cruiser being pinned against the breakwater at Rhos-on-Sea, with one person on board.

A strong westerly wind meant that while conditions in the shelter of Llandudno Bay were reasonable, the sea outside the shelter of the Great Orme was moderate to rough. With the wind behind them, the ILB crew made good progress towards Rhos-on-Sea, where they located the casualty vessel.

On arrival, two lifeboat crew members were transferred onto the motor cruiser. One checked the casualty’s welfare and assessed whether first aid was required, while the other prepared the vessel for a safe alongside tow.

Once the vessel had been secured alongside the ILB, the crew towed it to its mooring and made it fast. The casualty was then transferred ashore, where Llandudno Coastguard carried out further welfare checks.

With the incident concluded, the ILB departed the scene and made its way back to Llandudno Lifeboat Station, navigating the challenging conditions. The lifeboat was recovered at 11:36am.

29/09/2026

Llandudno RNLI assists broken-down angling boat off Rhos-on-Sea

Llandudno RNLI’s inshore lifeboat (ILB) was tasked on Saturday 26 September following a request from Holyhead Coastguard to assist a broken-down angling boat with three people on board off Rhos-on-Sea.

The tasking was received at 1:42pm, with the 23ft vessel reported to be near the Rhosneigr Buoy. The boat had managed to anchor, and a nearby vessel had responded to a Pan-Pan broadcast issued by HM Coastguard. However, due to the size of the responding vessel and the ebbing tide, it was unable to assist with returning the boat to Rhos-on-Sea Harbour, approximately half a mile away.

On arrival, the ILB crew assessed the situation and considered the conditions before deciding that an alongside tow would be the most appropriate method of bringing the vessel to safety. Wind-over-tide conditions were creating a swell of up to one metre at the casualty’s position, adding to the challenges of the recovery.

Following consultation with the vessel’s owner, the crew secured the angling boat alongside the lifeboat and began the tow towards the harbour.

The ILB helm successfully manoeuvred the casualty vessel onto an available mooring within the harbour, bringing the incident to a safe conclusion.
With the vessel secured, the crew then offered to transfer all three people ashore.

The lifeboat crew subsequently returned to station, having completed a routine service in which the vessel and its occupants were safely assisted back to harbour.

25/09/2026

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea — but our work doesn’t stop at lifeboats and lifeguards. We’re also passionate about preventing emergencies before they happen.
Our Water Safety team works with communities and partners to reduce preventable incidents in coastal and inland waterways – from the seaside to rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and canals. We develop Water Safety Lifesaving Plans that focus on local risks and help people enjoy the water safely.
We are currently looking for new Water Safety Adviser volunteers to help with this at RNLI Llandudno and would value your support in promoting this opportunity.
Here is a link to the volunteer role advert and application form: https://volunteer.rnli.org/opportunities/122238-water-safety-adviser-rnli

21/09/2026

Llandudno RNLI 5k Run Awards 2026

21/09/2026

Llandudno RNLI 5k Run Finish Line 2026 (Part 4)

21/09/2026

Llandudno RNLI 5k Run Finish Line 2026 (Part 3)

Address

Llandudno Lifeboat Station, Colwyn Road
Llandudno
LL303AA

Website

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/llandudno-lifeboat-station

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