RNLI Eastbourne

09/06/2026

Eastbourne RNLI save a life

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🕑 Monday 8th June - 1:03pm

🛟 Solent Coastguard requested the immediate launch of Eastbourne RNLI's D-Class inshore lifeboat, The Peter Dixon, following reports of a person in difficulty in the water off Holywell.

After making best speed in choppy sea conditions, the lifeboat crew arrived on scene and established radio contact with Coastguard Rescue Officers, who had sight of the casualty and guided the crew to their position now approximately half a mile offshore.

The casualty was quickly located and was clearly in a life-threatening situation. A crew member entered the water to support and stabilise the casualty, preventing them from taking on any more water. Working swiftly and effectively as a team, the crew recovered the casualty aboard the lifeboat and proceeded at speed back to Holywell Beach.

On arrival, the casualty was handed into the care of waiting emergency services and transferred to hospital for further treatment.

This successful outcome was made possible through the outstanding teamwork of RNLI volunteers, Coastguard Rescue Officers and emergency service partners, resulting in a life being saved.

📞 In an emergency at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

📷 - RNLI/Liz Bryant

07/06/2026

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🕑 Sunday 7th June  5:29pm

🛟 Solent Coastguard requested the launch of our D-Class Inshore Lifeboat, The Peter Dixon, to assist in a multi-agency search for a missing person to the west of Eastbourne.

Our volunteer crew responded alongside several partner agencies, including Eastbourne, Birling Gap and Newhaven Coastguard Rescue Teams, Sussex Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service, the HM Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 375, HEMS (the Air Ambulance), and the Newhaven All-Weather and Inshore RNLI Lifeboats.

Following the search, our ILB crew attempted lifesaving casualty care alongside other emergency service personnel before returning to station.

No further information will be released.

📞 In a emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

📹 - Abbie Olivia

     

02/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and spoke with us at the 999 Event over the weekend!

It was fantastic to meet so many members of the public, answer your questions, and share important advice on how to stay safe around the coast.

We always enjoy opportunities like this to engage with our community and promote coastal safety awareness.

📷 Special thanks to Daniel Moon for kindly allowing us to share these photos from our demonstration on Saturday.

02/06/2026

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🕑 Monday 1st June - 11:31am

🛟 Solent Coastguard requested the launch of our D-Class Inshore Lifeboat, The Peter Dixon, to assist with an incident west of Eastbourne.

The ILB crew responded alongside Coastguard Rescue Officers, Sussex Police, and Coastguard helicopter Rescue 363.

Due to the sensitive nature of the incident, no further information will be released.

This marks the 70th launch of the year for our volunteer crew, who continue to drop everything to help those in need at sea.

📞 In a emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

📷 - ILB Helmet Camera

29/05/2026

The weather may be warm out there but water temperatures are still cold.

If you find yourself in trouble in the water 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.

28/05/2026

🎉 Tomorrow evening! 🎉

We’re looking forward to attending this fantastic evening in support of RNLI Eastbourne.

A brilliant night of entertainment, food, raffle prizes and fun awaits — if you haven’t got your tickets yet, they’ll be available on the door!

28/05/2026

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🕑 Thursday 28th May - 8:32am

🛟 Solent Coastguard requested the launch of our D-Class Inshore Lifeboat 'The Peter Dixon' to assist with a multi-agency response involving a person in distress near Bexhill Sailing Club.

Fortunately, as the ILB was proceeding, Solent Coastguard stood our crew down as the incident had been safely resolved.

📞 In a emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

📷 - Library Photo

26/05/2026

‼️THIS WEEKEND‼️

Eastbourne RNLI are looking forward to being part of the 999 Weekend at Western Lawns on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May!

We’ll be carrying out lifeboat displays on the water on both days (subject to operational demands), alongside lots of emergency services displays and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

If you’d like to find out more about the RNLI and ways to get involved, come along and speak to members of our during the event.

25/05/2026

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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23/05/2026

Consecutive missing people searches for Eastbourne Lifeboats

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🕑 Saturday 23rd May - 3:34am

🛟 Solent Coastguard requested the launch of our D-Class Inshore Lifeboat, The Peter Dixon, in response to a missing person to the west of Eastbourne.

Our ILB crew launched and conducted a shoreline search alongside Newhaven and Birling Gap Coastguard teams.

Fortunately, after approximately 2 hours searching, local coastguards located the casualty and was taken into the care of other emergency services.

The ILB was then stood down.

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🕑 Saturday 23rd May - 3:55am

🛟 Just after the ILB left the harbour responding to a seperate tasking, Solent Coastguard requested the launch of our All-Weather Trent class lifeboat to conduct a search for a seperate missing person in the Sovereign Harbour area.

Our volunteers conducted a detailed search of the outer harbour alongside Eastbourne and Bexhill Coastguard Rescue Teams, Police officers and the coastguard helicopter 'Rescue 375' but with nothing found, the search was extended to Holywell.

As the lifeboat arrived at Holywell, information was received that the casualty had been located away from the search area and all assets were then stood down.

📞 In a emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.