Port Isaac RNLI

04/06/2026

Please come and join us this Sunday for our Annual lifeboat service here on the platt in beautiful Port Isaac, everyone is welcome. Cream teas and refreshments...don't miss out

Join us in celebrating our annual Lifeboat Service on Sunday 7th June at 12:30pm on the Platt in beautiful Port Isaac.

This special service is an opportunity for our community and visitors alike to come together in support of our lifeboat crew and to celebrate the vital work of the RNLI.

Following the service, cream teas and refreshments will be available at the RNLI Boathouse.

Everyone is warmly welcome, and it would be wonderful to see as many people as possible there for this much-loved annual tradition.

We look forward to welcoming you!

01/06/2026

Join us in celebrating our annual Lifeboat Service on Sunday 7th June at 12:30pm on the Platt in beautiful Port Isaac.

This special service is an opportunity for our community and visitors alike to come together in support of our lifeboat crew and to celebrate the vital work of the RNLI.

Following the service, cream teas and refreshments will be available at the RNLI Boathouse.

Everyone is warmly welcome, and it would be wonderful to see as many people as possible there for this much-loved annual tradition.

We look forward to welcoming you!

31/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along today and purchased one of our famous bacon baps in support of our local RNLI lifeboat station in Port Isaac.

Thanks to your generosity, we raised several hundred pounds for this fantastic cause. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help the RNLI continue its vital lifesaving work.

A special thank you also goes to our wonderful volunteer support group, whose hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm made the event possible.

Thank you all for helping make the day such a success!

28/05/2026

Port Isaac Lifeboat was tasked at 10:43 today by Falmouth Coastguard to reports of a child in the water and two kayaks adrift off Boscastle.

On arrival on scene at Penally Point, the crew found that the casualties — a father and his 14-year-old son — had managed to scramble onto rocks on either side of a wide gully, approximately 100 metres apart. The swell in the area was running at around 1.5 metres.

The crew assessed the situation and landed a crew member ashore to reassure the casualties and assist them into the lifeboat. Despite the challenging conditions, both casualties were successfully recovered separately into the lifeboat and transported safely to Boscastle Harbour, where they were met by the awaiting Coastguard team.

The lifeboat then returned to sea to recover both kayaks and tow them back to Boscastle Harbour.

The crew returned to Port Isaac after spending over two and a half hours at sea. Images courtesy of Richard one of our own...

26/05/2026

🌞 HOT WEATHER SAFETY AT THE COAST 🌊

With temperatures soaring, many people will be heading to the coast to cool off. Please stay safe and look after one another.

⚠️ A few important reminders:

🏖️ Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible
🌊 Be aware of strong currents and changing tides
🚫 Never jump from cliffs, or rocks into unknown water
👀 Keep a close eye on children at all times near water
💧 Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun
🍺 Avoid alcohol when swimming or supervising others
📱 In an emergency along the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

Even on the hottest days, the sea can be dangerously cold and conditions can change quickly.

Please enjoy the sunshine responsibly and help keep everyone safe this summer ☀️

24/05/2026

Welcome to Port Isaac, enjoy the weather and be safe....happy bank holiday.

18/05/2026

"Float to Live could save your life. Remember: - Tilt your head back with ears submerged - Relax and try to control your breathing - Use your hands to help you stay afloat - It's okay if your legs sink, we all float differently

Practice these steps at a supervised location, like a swimming pool or lifeguarded beach so you know what to do in an emergency.

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08/05/2026

Here’s your chance to support our lifeboat station by joining us at some — or all — of our forthcoming events over the next few months.

We have a number of fun-packed days and evenings planned, with something for everyone. Please save the dates — we look forward to seeing you there!

All events will help support our fundraising appeal to future-proof our lifeboat station here in Port Isaac.

So, what’s happening over the next two months?

📅 16th May
🔹 The Two Bays Blue Day at Trevathan
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm

📅 31st May
🔹 Bacon Baps in the Boathouse
⏰ From 10:00am

📅 7th June
🔹 Service on the Platt – Blessing of the Crew and Boat
☕ Scones, tea and coffee in the boathouse
⏰ Starting at 12:30pm

📅 21st June
🔹 Fun Day at The Gaverne Hotel

Thank you for supporting your local lifeboat station — every contribution makes a difference.

More events to follow...PLEASE SHARE - and spread the word

07/05/2026

From all of us at Port Isaac RNLI 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 💙