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Image of Stewart Ryrie and lifeboat. Photo: RNLI/Graeme Smith

Awards for 9-hour rescuers
Kirkwall lifeboat crew and a Stronsay resident are to be presented with RNLI awards for exceptional bravery for the 9-hour rescue of three people and a yacht last October.

Coxswain Barclay during training. Photo: RNLI

Moelfre Coxswain at helm of latest RNLI lifeboat
Coxswain Anthony Barclay carried out the weeks training off Plymouth

Yarmouth launch to lone angler in sinking vessel
Man rescued off the Isle of Wight but his boat could not be saved

The St Peter Port all-weather lifeboat. Photo: Brian Green

French yacht recovered following fire
Guernsey volunteers retrieve vessel after blaze

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World-class brass band celebrates
140 years of support in Lancashire town

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Upcoming events

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Bath Half Marathon 2010
07/03/2010
The RNLI are an Official Race Charity for the third year running. Are you up for the challenge of joining 'Team RNLI'?

Virgin London Marathon 2010
25/04/2010, 09:00
Run for Team RNLI in the marathon and save lives at sea.

BUPA London 10k 2010
31/05/2010, 9.45
Join Team RNLI in central London for a race that passes some of London's iconic landmarks...

British Gas Great North Swim
04/09/2010, 09:00
Take the plunge for the RNLI!

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Who we are

We are volunteers across the UK and Republic of Ireland united by selflessness, skill and courage.

Image of lifeguard with binoculars. Credit: RNLI/Nigel Millard

RNLI lifeguards are highly trained to offer safety advice, give first aid and perform rescues.

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The RNLI employes specialist staff, from engineers to trainers, to support its lifesavers and keep costs down.

Image of lifeboat crew in lifeboat. Credit: Peter Bentley

The RNLI's lifeboat crews are mostly volunteers. They will drop everything to save lives in all conditions, day or night.

Committed fundraisers around the UK and RoI give up their time to help keep the RNLI's lifeboats afloat.

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What we do

We provide 24-hour lifeboats and seasonal lifeguards dedicated to saving lives at sea.

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Training is vital to prepare crew members and lifeguards for whatever the sea decides to throw at them.

Image of flood rescue team in action. Credit: RNLI/Robin Goodlad

Specially trained RNLI crews are ready to help at 24hrs notice in major emergencies at home and abroad.

Image of sea safety volunteer giving safety advice. Credit Rod Kirkpatrick/Picture It Now

Advice on how to avoid getting into trouble in the first place - from lifejackets to beach flags.

Image of all weather lifeboat crashing through the waves. Credit: RNLI/Nigel Millard

The RNLI has 235 lifeboat stations, covering the coasts of UK and RoI, and selected inland waterways.

Image of lifeguard with rescue board. Credit: Terry Bearpark

RNLI lifeguards patrol more than 140 beaches in England and Wales, helping hundreds of thousands of people each year.

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The RNLI is an independent charity, funded by voluntary donations. We could not save lives at sea without the public’s support.

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