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03/09/2026

Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station Continued 💛

The Station That Disappeared…

After more than 30 years of lifesaving, Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station faced a difficult chapter.

In 1917, during the First World War, the station was temporarily closed because it became increasingly difficult to find enough crew to operate the lifeboat.

Sadly, the situation continued and in 1920, Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station closed permanently.

And then… silence.

For 45 years, there was no lifeboat station at Mablethorpe but the need for lifesaving on this stretch of coastline hadn't disappeared.

As the number of calls involving small boats increased and new inflatable lifeboats changed the way the RNLI could respond, the decision was made to bring lifesaving back to Mablethorpe.

In May 1965, an inshore lifeboat station was established and a D-class lifeboat was placed on service.

After 45 years, the lifeboat had returned. 🚤🌊

The boats had changed. The technology had changed. But the reason for being here remained exactly the same — to save lives at sea. 💙

And this was just the beginning of a new chapter in Mablethorpe's lifesaving story…

30/08/2026

A huge thank you to George and Iris 💛

We were delighted to welcome George and Iris to Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station recently after they very kindly raised funds to support our lifesaving work. 🚤🌊

It was lovely to show them around the station, introduce them to the crew, and explain how their fundraising helps us continue to be there when we’re needed most.

Every penny raised makes a difference. As a charity, the RNLI relies on the generosity of our amazing supporters to keep our lifeboats in the water, our equipment ready and our volunteers trained.

Thank you, George and Iris, for your kindness, enthusiasm and for helping to support our local lifeboat station. We hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we enjoyed welcoming you! 💙

RNLI

28/08/2026

🌊🍺 Alcohol and Water Don't Mix 🍺🌊

A cold drink may seem like part of a perfect day at the beach, but when alcohol and water mix, the risks can increase dramatically.

Alcohol can affect your judgement, balance, coordination and reaction times, making it harder to recognise danger and respond effectively if something goes wrong. What might seem like a safe swim or paddle can quickly become a life-threatening situation.

⚠️ Alcohol can:
🏊 Reduce your swimming ability�
🌊 Increase the risk of drowning�
🧠 Impair judgement and decision-making�
🥶 Increase the effects of cold water shock�
⚡ Slow reaction times during an emergency�
🚤 Put you and others at risk when boating or taking part in water activities

Even strong swimmers can get into difficulty after drinking alcohol. Cold water, waves, tides and currents can quickly overwhelm someone whose judgement or physical ability has been affected.

✅ Stay Safe This Summer
• Avoid drinking alcohol before swimming or entering the water�
• Never mix alcohol with paddleboarding, kayaking, boating or other water sports
�• Look after friends and family members around water�• Know your limits and make sensible decisions�
• If you've been drinking, stay out of the water

Remember, many coastal tragedies involve alcohol as a contributing factor. A few drinks might seem harmless, but near water they can have serious consequences.

Enjoy the summer, enjoy the coast, but if you're planning to drink, stay on dry land.

🚨 If you see someone in trouble at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
🌊🏖️🍺❌🏊‍♂️

26/08/2026

Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station – Our Story Continues…

The Early Years!

When Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station was established in 1883, launching a lifeboat was a very different challenge to what our crews experience today.

In those early days, lifeboats were launched using horse-drawn carriages, with crews battling not only the conditions at sea, but also the challenges of getting their boat to the water.

One such moment came in 1889 when the crew were called to the Elizabeth Argo, there was heavy snow and the lifeboat had to be transported four miles by road, taking hours to reach the scene — a true example of the determination and commitment shown by lifeboat crews of the past.

Thankfully, the lifeboat was not needed on that occasion, but the courage and willingness to help remained the same.

Over 140 years later, although the boats and equipment have changed but the spirit of our volunteers remains exactly the same — ready to launch, ready to help, ready to save lives. 🌊

Join us as we continue to explore the history of Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station

23/08/2026

Take a look at our Atlantic 85 the Jacqueline Saville - it's the fastest sea going boat in our RNLI fleet with a top speed of 35 knots!

21/08/2026

Who says events are hard work??

The Mablethorpe team were at party in the park at Grange Farm Park in Maltby le Marsh this summer and had the pleasure of meeting Danny Miller who plays Aaron Di**le in Emmerdale!

He very kindly had his photo taken and mentioned our sales table at every opportunity on stage, what a really nice man and to top it all we had a busy day fundraising.

A huge thankyou to all of our lovely fundraisers at Mablethorpe who work so hard for our station 💛

19/08/2026

Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station – Our Story Begins…

For more than 140 years, the people of Mablethorpe have stood behind their lifeboat and its crews, helping to keep those at sea safe.

Our story began in 1883 when Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station was established, replacing the earlier station at Theddlethorpe.

From horse-drawn lifeboats and brave crews of the past, to the Atlantic 85 we launch today, our station has a long and proud history of courage, commitment and saving lives at sea.

Over the coming weeks, we’re going to take a little trip back through the years and share some of the stories, people, boats and rescues that have helped shape Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station into the station it is today.

This is where our story begins… 1883

14/08/2026

Heres an amazing display from our lifeboat crew here in Mablethorpe and RNLI Skegness during our open day last weekend!

First up you can see the Skegness all-weather lifeboat, Joel And April Grunnill leading the way followed by our inshore Atlantic 85, Jacqueline Saville storming along behind. The speedy boat at the back is the Mablethorpe inshore D class, Stanley Whiteley Chadwick

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to find out more about volunteering at Mablethorpe lifeboat station drop us a message or pop into the station - become a part of something amazing in your community

12/08/2026

A massive congratulations to Ben on heading out on his very first service launch with RNLI Mablethorpe! 🚤🌊

There’s nothing quite like your first shout, and it’s a moment that will stay with you for a long time.

We’re delighted to see Ben taking this exciting next step in his RNLI operational journey.

Well done, Ben — here’s to many more! 💙

10/08/2026

💙 What a fantastic day! 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support our fundraising open day yesterday — together, you helped us raise an incredible £1,007! 🎉🚤

A special thank you to our friends at RNLI Skegness for bringing their Shannon class lifeboat to join us, to our wonderful shop volunteers for all their hard work, and of course to our fabulous alpaca guests who were a huge hit! 🦙💙

We’re incredibly grateful to every volunteer, supporter and visitor who helped make the day such a success. Every penny raised helps us continue our lifesaving work. 🌊

Thank you, from all of us at Mablethorpe Lifeboat Station! 💙

RNLI

Address

Central Promenade
Mablethorpe
LN122AT

Telephone

+441507477848

Website

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/mablethorpe-lifeboat-station

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