Lifeboat exercise turns into rescue of seriously injured jet skier in Poole Harbour
Poole Lifeboat volunteers were preparing to launch on exercise on Sunday 29 August when the pagers sounded at 9.15am.
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New helm’s first shout – Stirling job!
A new RNLI helmsman completed his maiden voyage with ‘Stirling’ results after UK Coastguard requested Poole Lifeboat to launch just before 9pm on 26 August.
Poole lifeboat launches twice bringing callout total to 94
The total number of callouts for Poole lifeboat this year has reached 94 including two launches yesterday on 24 August.
Dramatic rescue as yacht pinned against Studland chain ferry
Poole lifeboats were launched yesterday at 5pm when a 16-foot Cornish Shrimper was pinned against the chain ferry with potentially two people injured.
Don’t take inflatables to the beach warns lifeboat volunteer
“We strongly advise against taking inflatables to the beach,” said an RNLI volunteer after Poole Lifeboat went to rescue a child drifting on a lilo.
Jet Ski and motorboat speed warning
With an increase in visitor numbers in Dorset, there are safety concerns surrounding Jet Ski and motorboat speeds.
Poole Lifeboats take up Mayday Challenge
Poole RNLI’s Mayday Challenge, which raised £1,210, saw members taking part in a variety of energetic activities.
RNLI volunteers fundraise with Mayday Mile challenge
RNLI volunteers and supporters will be taking part in the Mayday Mile challenge over the bank holiday weekend.
Poole Lifeboat’s 18th call out assists 18-foot boat off Old Harry
Poole Lifeboat’s 18th call out this year was to assist a broken down 18-foot cabin boat situated off Old Harry with three people on board.
Poole lifeboats rescue rudderless yacht and search for missing kayaker
Poole lifeboats were launched to attend two very different incidents in two days as the winds freshened creating difficult conditions.