RNLI North Berwick Lifeboat

31/10/2026

LIFEBOAT LAUNCHED 10.03pm Yesterday (Friday 30 October).
On the eve of Halloween a mystery at sea proved to be a trick of the light when our volunteers were called out to investigate reports of lights spotted on a vessel.

In the spirit of Robert Burns' famous Halloween poem, there was a little mystery in the air – or, more accurately, on the water.

Officers from Police Scotland and North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team were first on scene and requested the lifeboat when the lights appeared to suggest a person was on board and inquires had confirmed that it was not the owner.

North Berwick has a history of witches coven's and devil's plots so, on the eve of Halloween, some might say that out volunteers were brave to head out into the darkness, lit only by the moon glinting on the water (and their powerful search lights and night vision monocular, but that ruins the story).

Thankfully, there were no ghosts or ghouls to contend with this Halloween – just reflections and with a thorough search of the vessels, surrounding water and rocks finding no-one in difficulty the lifeboat was stood down, more via the link in the comments.

The RNLI reminds anyone who spots someone in difficulty at sea to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

22/10/2026

🎄Our historic boathouse has been turned into an RNLI Christmas tree decoration! 🎁

We have a limited number in stock in our Lifeboat shop with the volunteers ready to welcome you in seven days a week, 10am-5pm, until the clocks go back (Sunday!) and winter hours kick in (11am-3pm).

Snap yours up whilst stocks last!

14/10/2026

04/10/2026

LIFEBOAT LAUNCHED 8.56am Sunday, 4 October alongside RNLI Kinghorn Lifeboat after a member of the public spotted a sinking vessel with a potential person in the water off Craigielaw Point, Aberlady.

RNLI volunteers carried out a search of the surrounding shoreline and waters whilst Coastguard Rescue Teams carried out inquires ashore.

With Aberdeen Coastguard satisfied that there was no-one in the water, the lifeboats were stood down at 11am.

In any coastal emergency, dial 999 for the Coastguard.

Read more via the RNLI's News Centre, link in the comments below.

20/09/2026

A fantastic initiative attended by crew member Yvonne. It sounds like it was a very interesting weekend.

Women in SAR comes to Dunbar, Eyemouth and St Abbs

Dunbar, Eyemouth and St Abbs lifeboat stations this weekend played host to a groundbreaking Scottish Women in SAR (search and rescue) event.

Over 40 women from 24 lifeboat stations have come together for a full weekend of afloat and shore-based exercises, skills workshops and shared learning to connect, inspire and support women involved in maritime rescue. Host stations RNLI Dunbar and RNLI Eyemouth Lifeboat and independent St Abbs Lifeboat welcomed 42 delegates from around Scotland for exercises on four lifeboats, while inspirational speakers and activity leaders provided workshops onshore.

The initiative is the second of its kind in Scotland, after an inaugural event in Inverness last year. Launched in 2019 by the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), Women in SAR (WISAR) is a global movement open to all lifeboat stations, including the RNLI and independent operations.

(Photo: Richard Ellis/A View From My Camera)

15/09/2026

Always a pleasure to have a visit from a A View From My Camera during training.

12/09/2026

Have you checked the tide times? In the last two weeks we have launched three times to people cut off by the tide.
29 August
🎣 1.02pm: Two adults angling from rocks, cut off by the tide on Leckenbane, Milsey Bay.
🚸 5.30pm: Two children cut off by the tide on the Leithies.
11 September
🪨 4.23pm: Three adults cut off by the tide at Seacliff.

In 2025 a survey by Bangor University and the RNLI revealed that 4️⃣in 🔟people have no basic understanding of the tides just half claiming to check tide times before visiting a beach.

According to the survey only a quarter (24%) of the public have sufficient ability to read and interpret a tide timetable in order to take the appropriate action to prevent being cut off by the tide.

The RNLI is urging people to use a trusted online source such as the Met Office who provide weather forecasts and tide times via from the UKHO for around 500 locations.

When at the coast:
-be aware of your surroundings and whether the tide is rising or falling,
-make sure you have enough time to get back before the tide comes in and blocks your route. -If you get cut off, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard, do not try to wade or swim to safety.

More info about tides in the link below

30/08/2026

LIFEBOAT LAUNCHED twice yesterday (29 August):
🎣 1.02pm: Two adults angling from rocks, cut off by the tide on Leckenbane, Milsey Bay.

🚸 5.30pm: Two children cut off by the tide on the Leithies.

If you're heading out on the coast, always check the local tide times.

If you're on rocks with seaweed and barnacles, these will get covered when the tide comes in, keep an eye on your escape route.

If you're cut off by the tide, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard and await rescue.

Do not enter the water to swim or wade to safety; water depths can vary and tidal currents can be surprisingly strong.

If you're angling from rocks consider wearing a lifejacket.

North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team also in attendance.

📷: A A View From My Camera/Richard Ellis

19/08/2026

Did you catch us on Saving Lives At Sea last night? Don't worry if you didn't, it's available in BBC iPlayer for 'over a year'! Link in the comments 👇

In the first episode of the 11th series of the programme our volunteers, Matt and Tom, took viewers through the rescue of a capsized kayaker at the end of the episode which also featured dramatic rescues from Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat, RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat Station and Scarborough Lifeboat Station.

And if you were watching carefully you may have also spotted crew member Vikki popping up in the opening credits!

We're looking forward to the rest of the series, on BBC Two Tuesdays at 8pm.