New Quay Lifeboat station

04/06/2026

Are you curious about volunteering for the RNLI?

Join us online this National Volunteering Week to discover how you
can get involved with the RNLI and help save lives at sea in our
Wales, West and Isle of Man region.

8th June 2026, 09:30 to 10:30. Book via Eventbrite - see link below.

In this informal session, we’ll walk you through the different
ways you can get involved. There’ll also be a chance to ask questions and find the opportunity that’s right for you. Whether you’re ready to sign up or just want to learn more, you’re very welcome to join us.

Join us online this National Volunteering Week to discover how you can get involved with the RNLI and help save lives at sea.

03/06/2026

📟📟 At 19:11 yesterday evening, New Quay’s all-weather lifeboat was tasked to assist a yachtsman in difficulty in the Aberystwyth area, together with our colleagues from Aberystwyth RNLI.

The 29ft yacht had experienced mechanical problems and the one person on board was suffering from fatigue and illness. The yachtsman was safely evacuated to shore by Aberystwyth lifeboat, where further care was provided, and two of New Quay’s crew were transferred to the yacht.

Attempts to restart the engine failed and, with the anchor dragging, it was decided that a tow would be the safest option in order to prevent the yacht becoming a navigational hazard in the approaches to Aberystwyth harbour. Due to weather conditions on scene, it was decided that the all-weather lifeboat would tow the yacht to the nearest safe haven of New Quay.

With the yacht secured to a mooring in New Quay harbour, the lifeboat was recovered and the crew were stood down at 01:30.

31/05/2026

Congratulations to our crew member Pete Yates on completing his Mayday challenge of running at least a mile every day in May for the RNLI Mayday Mile campaign.

Overall he has run 48 miles this month and finished off in full RNLI kit this afternoon with his crew mates joining who helped take the total to 51 miles.

Da iawn Pete 👏 well done 💪

If you would like to donate please click here https://fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/peteryates/mayday-mile

30/05/2026

📟 📟 LAUNCH ALB

At 01:08 this morning, our all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch by Milford Haven Coastguard.

As the boat was being prepared for service, the launch was cancelled and the crew were stood down at 01:16.

29/05/2026

📟📟 This afternoon at 17:40, New Quay's inshore lifeboat was tasked to assist two persons cut off by the tide between New Quay harbour beach and Traethgwyn.

The two persons were quickly located by the crew and were then taken aboard the ILB and transported back to New Quay harbour.

If you're walking on the coast, remember to check tide times before you set off and, if you do get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for Coastguard.

26/05/2026

📟📟 Two shouts in two days for New Quay ILB.

Yesterday at 19:11, our inshore lifeboat was tasked to assist a swimmer in difficulty in New Quay Bay, following a 999 call from a concerned relative. Shortly after the ILB arrived on scene, the first informant confirmed that the person had made it to shore and did not require any medical attention.

This afternoon, station personnel provided casualty care to a person who had fallen and sustained serious injuries on New Quay beach. Our colleagues at Gwylwyr Y Glannau Cei Newydd / HM Coastguard - New Quay Wales were then tasked and evacuated the casualty to the lifeboat station, where casualty care was provided for an extended period. The ILB was launched at 19:00 to transfer the casualty to the main harbour slipway and into the care of the Welsh Ambulance service.

Thank you to the doctors and members of the public who assisted. We wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery.

If you see anyone in difficulty at sea or on the coast, call 999 and ask for Coastguard.

25/05/2026

With the lovely bank holiday weather remember if you get into difficulty 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.

11/05/2026

Are you a member of the Farmers’ Union of Wales? Please help us save lives at sea by nominating the RNLI as the FUW Charity of the Year through your local office. Thank you.

A ydydch yn aelod o Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru? Os gwelwch yn dda, helpwch ni i achub bywydau ar y môr drwy enwebu’r RNLI fel Elusen y Flwyddyn Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru trwy eich swyddfa leol. Diolch.

30/04/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our open day has been postponed until 23rd August.

Mae ein diwrnod agored wedi'i ohirio tan 23 Awst.

****POSTPONED UNTIL 23rd AUGUST*****

A date for your diary - our station open day will be on Sunday 24th May.

Do you have any bottles or gifts you could donate for our raffle and tombola stall? You can drop off any items at the RNLI shop on White Street, between Ocean Blue and the Penwig Hotel. Thank you!

Dyddiad i'ch dyddiadur - bydd ein diwrnod agored ar ddydd Sul 24 Mai.

Oes gennych chi unrhyw boteli neu anrhegion i roi ar gyfer ein raffl a'n stondin tombola? Gallwch ddod ag unrhyw eitemau i'r siop RNLI rhwng Ocean Blue a gwesty'r Penwig. Diolch!

23/04/2026

Congratulations to crew member Stafford Blake who has passed out as Tier 1 crew on our all-weather lifeboat.

To qualify as Tier 1 crew, crew members must demonstrate competence in a wide range of theoretical and practical seamanship activities, including policies and procedures, launch and recovery, rope work, anchoring, towing, radio operations, locating and assisting casualties, local knowledge, plus a lot more.

Well done Stafford!