RNLI Hastings Lifeboat Station

RNLI Hastings Lifeboat Station The official page for Hastings Lifeboat Station. This page is regularly updated by volunteer members of Hastings Lifeboat Station. T's and C's

1. No racism.

To donate, see our latest vacancies or find out more about Hastings RNLI go to:
https://linktr.ee/hastings_rnli We hope you find this page interesting, informative and fun? We post details on crew training and events, service calls and exercises, fundraising events, our Shop and the visitor centre. Our page is updated by volunteer crew-members with full time jobs and families, please bare with us if we cannot respond to comments or messages straight away. No personal attacks on other members, aggression or bad language. It is assumed that everyone who 'follows' our page supports the work of Hastings Lifeboat Station and the RNLI. Comments that clearly don't support our work will be deleted and the person blocked from the Page. Comments are monitored regularly.

2. No personal attacks on any photos/posts that include members of our team at Hastings. No personal attacks on visitors or members of the public not related to the Station. Comments are monitored regularly and may be subject to removal and the person blocked from the page.

3. No advertising please? However, if it is RNLI or Hastings Lifeboat related it may be considered. Please message page directly and an Admin will get back to you as soon as possible.

4. Our page prohibits posts being added unless posted by an Admin so if you would like something to be posted on our page please message directly for consideration. This may include details on fundraising events etc. An Admin will get back to you as soon as possible. The RNLI values diversity and is committed to creating a positive working environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect. Within this inclusive culture, everyone should be free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation. We want all our people to be valued for who they are, to make sure their voices are respected, and that everyone who volunteers or works with us can contribute their talents, skills and ideas so that our stations and charity reflects the communities we operate in.

HASTINGS RNLI CONGRATULATES NEW ALB NAVIGATORS! Massive congratulations to Glenn and Gav who both passed out as qualifie...
16/09/2026

HASTINGS RNLI CONGRATULATES NEW ALB NAVIGATORS!

Massive congratulations to Glenn and Gav who both passed out as qualified navigators this afternoon.

After many months of hard work and training they were assessed on many aspects of Navigation and Search & Rescue including IRPCS, tides, search planning and patterns plus much more.

Well done again, a great achievement 😊

Pictured L - R Glenn, ALB Coxswain and Lifeboat Trainer Assessor Paul and Gav

 When our Shannon Class lifeboat launches or recovers our dedicated volunteer shore crew have to ensure the SLRS and rig...
15/09/2026



When our Shannon Class lifeboat launches or recovers our dedicated volunteer shore crew have to ensure the SLRS and rig is maintained in tip top condition.
This means a thorough wash down and oil so it’s all ready for our next emergency

ANOTHER SUPER DAY FOR HASTINGS RNLI!It's the end of a fantastic training weekend for Hastings Lifeboat Station, marking ...
06/09/2026

ANOTHER SUPER DAY FOR HASTINGS RNLI!

It's the end of a fantastic training weekend for Hastings Lifeboat Station, marking the culmination of months of intensive training and commitment from our volunteer crew.

Today, Dan passed out as Tier 1 ILB Boat Crew, while Harry completed his Tier 2 ILB pass out - an incredible hat-trick for Harry, with three pass outs in as many weeks!

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out, supported the training and helped make this weekend possible. The hard work has resulted in an impressive seven ILB pass outs, further strengthening our operational capability and resilience as a station.

A fantastic achievement all round — congratulations to Dan, Harry and everyone involved. Great teamwork and a brilliant result for Hastings Lifeboat Station 😊

SUPER SATURDAY FOR HASTINGS RNLI!Huge congratulations to our ALB Coxswain Paul, who today successfully passed out as a H...
05/09/2026

SUPER SATURDAY FOR HASTINGS RNLI!

Huge congratulations to our ALB Coxswain Paul, who today successfully passed out as a Helmsman on our Inshore Lifeboat!
Massive congratulations also to crew members Sam & Hector who both passed their ILB Tier 2 and Lucy & Vikki who passed out as ILB Shore Crew.
This is a fantastic achievement for the Station, further strengthening our already dedicated and capable Inshore Lifeboat crew.

We must not forget the rest of our crew who turned out to make this happen, thank you all 🙏
Massive well done again to all our volunteers, well deserved

💎 Only five weeks to go until our Jewellery Sale!Join us at Hastings Lifeboat Station on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th O...
04/09/2026

💎 Only five weeks to go until our Jewellery Sale!

Join us at Hastings Lifeboat Station on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October, from 10:30am to 4pm.

Come along to browse beautiful pre-loved jewellery and find a special treasure - all while supporting the RNLI’s lifesaving work. We hope to see you there!

SEAL PUP “LIFE SAVED”!Whilst volunteering at the Lifeboat Station on Wednesday two of our fundraising team were alerted ...
28/08/2026

SEAL PUP “LIFE SAVED”!

Whilst volunteering at the Lifeboat Station on Wednesday two of our fundraising team were alerted to a distressed seal pup on the beach.

Gaynor and James were in the RNLI shop that afternoon and found the pup on the beach. She had several wounds and a swollen muzzle.
Gaynor called the British Divers Marine Life Rescue and stayed with her until she was collected soon after.
She was then taken to RSPCA Mallydams Wood Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre who are now caring for her.

She has been named Dolly after the late Dolly Parton.

See post for full details 😊

We have a new arrival in our care today and we’ve named this beautiful girl Dolly Parton, continuing our theme of naming our seals after civil rights heroes.

Dolly Parton sadly passed away yesterday, but throughout her life she used her voice and her incredible influence to support equality, education and human rights. We thought it was a fitting name for this little seal who now needs a helping hand herself 🩷

Dolly is a poorly and underweight common seal, rescued in Hastings by the wonderful team at BDMLR.

She arrived with a swollen muzzle, a high temperature and several wounds across her body, so she certainly wasn’t feeling her best

Thankfully, she’s now in safe hands with us and receiving the care, treatment and plenty of TLC she needs to hopefully get her back to full strength 🦭

💎 Donate your pre-loved jewellery and support Hastings Lifeboat Station 💎Our hugely popular Pre-Loved Jewellery Sale is ...
27/08/2026

💎 Donate your pre-loved jewellery and support Hastings Lifeboat Station 💎

Our hugely popular Pre-Loved Jewellery Sale is back on 10th and 11th October 2026, and we would love your help to make it another fantastic success.

If you have any jewellery you no longer wear, whether it is necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings or other treasured pieces, please consider donating them for us to sell in support of the RNLI.

Donations can be dropped into the RNLI Shop at RNLI Hastings Lifeboat Station, 7 days a week between 10:30am and 4:30pm.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated. Your generosity really does make a difference. 💙

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

MODEL LIFEBOAT PRESENTED TO HASTINGS LIFEBOAT STATION We are delighted to receive a very fine model of a historic Hastin...
26/08/2026

MODEL LIFEBOAT PRESENTED TO HASTINGS LIFEBOAT STATION

We are delighted to receive a very fine model of a historic Hastings RNLI lifeboat, the MTC, which was on service from 1950 to 1963.

The model was gifted to the station by Valerie Cakebread in memory of her late husband Bill, who had been the proud owner, and was presented to our Chairman Paul by Bob Cakebread.

Valerie and Bob were delighted that the lifeboat model could come "home" to Hastings RNLI.

It is a real pleasure to add the model to our collection and we will be proud to display it publicly in our popular RNLI shop.

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