Cowes RNLI lifeboat was tasked to go to three separate incidents in the sun-drenched Solent, all involving pleasure boats with engine trouble. The first call out occurred at
Training Session Turned into the real thing
A training session in the Solent for the crew of Cowes RNLI on Saturday (17th September) turned out to be more serious when they were tasked to go to the aid of a
Big winds fail to overshadow final regatta
A Mayday and the remnants of a hurricane threatened, but failed, to overshadow what proved to be an exhilarating weekend of racing in the September Regatta.
RNLI Offers Free Lifejacket Safety Check
A free check-up of lifejackets is being provided by the RNLI at Cowes this week, before the service moves on to Yarmouth. Pleasure sailors, whether or not
Two Alerts in One Afternoon for Cowes Lifeboat
A highly successful road safety course run by the Isle of Wight Council for Island bikers is to return this September. Better Riding is a short course designed to improve
Capsized Laser Ends Family Outing
Family rescued after boat capsizes off East Cowes
Leaking Cowes Week Racer Towed to Safety by Lifeboat
Cowes RNLI played its part in dealing with a whole host of incidents on the Solent
Two Was Company for Crippled Dutch Yacht
A Dutch ocean racer which broke its rudder just west of Thorness Bay this afternoon
Fun & exhibitions at Freshwater arts and crafts event
The popular annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts event held on the Freshwater Library lawns celebrates its 17th anniversary this year when it takes place on
Cowes Lifeboat Assists Grounded Police Yacht
Yacht belonging to the Metropolitan Police Sailing Club who suddenly found themselves loitering
MAN DIES AFTER FALLING OVERBOARD IN BAD WEATHER
A 50 year old man from London died on Friday after falling overboard during the Morgan Cup Race
RIB FOUND TO BE LACKING IN WINDY SOLENT INCIDENT
Cowes RNLI lifeboat battled through strong gusting winds in the Solent yesterday afternoon
YARMOUTH LIFEBOAT CALLED OUT 3 TIMES IN 24 HOURS
The Yarmouth RNLI Lifeboat, The Eric and Susan Hiscock(Wanderer) was kept on its toes
LIFEBOAT CALLED TO ASSIST SMALL FISHING VESSEL
Sandown & Shanklin independent Lifeboat was asked to launch by the Solent Coastguard
JET-SKI SAILOR RESCUED BY COWES LIFEBOAT
Cowes lifeboat raced to the aid of a young men on a jet-ski that had broken down in the shipping lane
LOCAL HERO BECOMES NEW CHAIRMAN OF GROUP
He joined the crew of the Yarmouth Lifeboat in 1968 and became coxswain in 1971
HALF WAY THERE FOR REPLACEMENT LIFEBOAT
kind donations that now puts them over half way towards getting the replacement craft.
NEW RYDE RESCUE 2 FUNDING UPDATE
At the end of 2010 Ryde Inshore Rescue launched an appeal to help them raise £6000
RYDE INSHORE RESCUE NEEDS TO REPLACE LIFEBOAT
Ryde Inshore Rescue are appealing to the Island to help them replace their second lifeboat
RYDE INSHORE RESCUE NEWSLETTER – WINTER 2010
Last month we were shortlisted amongst 100’s of other charities to receive £250 from Halfords
CHANCE TO GET A 3 COURSE MEAL FOR TWO POUNDS
Ryde Inshore Rescue are offering 2 lucky people and their partners a 3 course meal for just £2!
INDEPENDENT LIFEBOAT ASSISTS CATAMARAN
Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat was attended to a report of a upturned catamaran
ANOTHER AUCTION FOR THE RYDE INSHORE RESCUE
After the success of last year Ryde Inshore Rescue announced that they will be holding another
BEMBRIDGE LIFEBOAT CALLED TO ASSIST LONE YACHTSMAN
A Pan-Pan call was made to Solent Coastguard this morning after a spinnaker became stuck
DASHES THROUGH ROUGH SEAS TO DISMASTED YACHT
Cowes lifeboat raced to the aid of a large gaff-rigged yacht yesterday morning
FEAR LEADS TO SEA TRANSFER FOR HEAD INJURY BOY
A rescue of a young boy with serious head injuries from a vessel in the Solent yesterday caused fear
SAFETY FEARS LEADS TO COWES LIFEBOAT RESCUE
Concern about the safety of a 44 year old woman led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat being alerted
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