New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
3, May 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI aids lone sailor as RIB takes on water near Beaulieu RiverMan's short sea trip thwarted by engine trouble; RNLI provides timely rescue
26, April 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI lifeboat swiftly rescues unmanned, waterlogged dinghy adrift in SolentCowes RNLI lifeboat swiftly rescues unmanned, waterlogged dinghy adrift in Solent
22, April 2024·1 min readCowes lifeboat and coastguard teams in late-night search for boat collisionReports of boat collision near East Cowes trigger extensive search operation
9, April 2024·2 min readRNLI celebrates 200th anniversary with open day at Inshore Lifeboat CentreRNLI commemorates 200 years with an Inshore Lifeboat Centre open day event
3, April 2024·1 min readLate-night alert triggers Cowes lifeboat search operation in rough seasCowes RNLI lifeboat searches Newtown Creek overnight after yacht distress signal report
21, March 2024·2 min readRNLI marks two centuries with ‘Island Seas – Safety and Splendour’ photo contestJoin the Isle of Wight RNLI in commemorating 200 years with photography
7, March 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI lifeboat rescues more teenagers trapped by tide near ThornessMore teenagers trapped by the tide quickly saved by exercising Cowes RNLI lifeboat crew
29, February 2024·2 min readCelebrating 200 years of RNLI with a schools mini-lifeboat building contestIsle of Wight RNLI marks 200 years with a schools mini-lifeboat competition
26, April 2021·1 min readSailor with possible spinal injuries rescued by Cowes RNLIThe barely conscious sailor sustained injuries after falling backwards and knocking her head twice
8, August 2019·2 min readRNLI launches £52,000 appeal to fund new lifeboat for PortsmouthThe new lifeboat will be built on the Isle of Wight and there are hopes the local community will get behind this appeal.
22, October 2018·1 min readIsle of Wight RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre providing a vital service nationallyA whopping 50 inshore lifeboats are built at the Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes every year by the team of 70 highly skilled people. Make a trip to the new Visitor and Heritage Centre to find out more.
4, October 2018·2 min readChallenge to visit every RNLI station in 911 hours in a Porsche 911Wightlink helps couple towards finishing post of charity challenge in aid of the RNLI.