St Peter Port lifeboat

14/06/2026

Tony Rive captured some great photos of the volunteer crew heading out towards Sark for navigation training on the relief ALB ‘Christopher Pearce 17-41’ on Saturday morning.

13/06/2026

The RNLI post box topper is back out near the Town Church ready for our flag day on 20 June. Pop along to have a look, shop at our souvenir stall or visit the lifeboats and meet the crew. Tamara O'Brien thank you so much for our topper!

13/06/2026

FLAG DAY VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!!! Between 12-2 on Saturday 20 June. Various places in town each person 1 hour slot. If you can help please contact us via messenger and we will get back to you. Thanks so much.

11/06/2026

St Peter Port Lifeboat Station is pleased to announce the arrival of the relief all-weather lifeboat (ALB) ‘Christopher Pearce’ (17-41) which will provide essential cover while the station’s own ALB ‘Spirit of Guernsey’ undergoes its scheduled annual maintenance in Poole.

The ‘Spirit of Guernsey’ is expected to return to service once all maintenance checks have been successfully completed.

Photos: Tony Rive

08/06/2026

Guernsey ILB ‘Harold Hobbs’ was requested to launch on Sunday 7 June at 17:15 to a 7m Barracuda motor vessel with engine failure near Tobars Passage.

The vessel had anchored on the leading marks for the Tobars Passage. The vessel and its crew were in no immediate danger. A tow was established by the ILB and the vessel and crew were safely brought back to St Peter Port Harbour.

The ILB and volunteer crew retuned to station.

Photo: Tony Rive

03/06/2026

31/05/2026

Tony Rive took some great photos yesterday morning as Guernsey’s own ILB Harold Hobbs B-943 was lowered into St Peter Port at number 5 berth before Spirit of Cooperation B-946 was craned out of the harbour and put on a road trailer before going back to Poole next week.

Harold Hobbs has been off- Service since 22-01-2026 after being damaged in the aftermath of Storm Girotti.

Station Mechanic Carl Bisson took control of Land Operation’s whist Coxswain’s Jason Norman and Danny Blake swapped the ILB’S.

26/05/2026

With the warmer weather now here more people are swimming to cool off 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 your stay afloat - It’s okay if your legs sink, we all float differently.

Practice these steps at a supervised location, like a swimming pool so you know what to do in an emergency.

26/05/2026

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Even on warm, sunny days, cold water can be dangerous 🥶

Entering water below 15°C can trigger an involuntary gasp for air, followed by rapid, uncontrollable breathing. If this happens in the water, it can make it difficult to keep your airway clear and increase the risk of inhaling water and drowning.

To reduce the risk:

• Check the water temperature and tide times before deciding to go in.

• Avoid swimming alone, go with others - doesn't have to always be with a group, but just having one other person there could help.

• Be seen. Wear a brightly coloured swim cap and consider using a floatation device or tow float.

• Wear a wetsuit appropriate for your activity.

• Enter the water slowly to allow your body to adjust to the temperature and help regulate your breathing.

• Know your limits; cold water shock can affect anyone, including experienced swimmers.

Tag someone you care about to remind them of these safety tips 💙

23/05/2026

Our Lifeguard range is back in stock. Pop down to the lifeboat shop on the Bridge to get your bits before we sell out again! Shop open Tues to Sat 10-2.