Sandown and Shanklin Lifeboat (Independent)

23, April 2014·1 min read

Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat features in new Lloyds advert

It's great to hear that this vital charity based on Sandown has been chosen to feature in a new ad for Lloyds Bank.

20, March 2014·1 min read

Lifeboat crew rescue kite surfer’s parachute

Lifeboat crews thank kite surfer for letting the Coastguard know he'd lost his parachute. It avoided what could have been a lengthy search and rescue.

21, February 2014·1 min read

Support the Independent Lifeboats on Go Orange Day

Islanders hope to raise awareness and much needed cash today for the three Independent lifeboat stations.

9, January 2014·1 min read

Go Orange for Independent Lifeboats on 21 February

Three Isle of Wight lifeboat crews will be among around 67 nationwide joining forces on 21st February to raise awareness for Independent lifeboat stations that operate outside the jurisdiction of the RNLI.

31, December 2013·1 min read

Ventnor Boxing Day Swim 2013 (videos)

Want to try and forget that it's raining? We've got some videos of the super sunny Ventnor Boxing Day Swim.

23, July 2013·1 min read

Safety warning issued after overboard teenagers rescued from sea

The quick thinking of Sandown Pier staff meant the young teenagers were able to be rescued quickly.

28, May 2013·1 min read

Busy Sunday for Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat

Be careful when walking along the coastline is the message from the Independent lifeboat team.

13, February 2013·2 min read

Go Orange for Independent Lifeboats: Find out how to get involved

There are loads of things taking place this week for Go Orange campaign.

24, January 2013·1 min read

Go Orange Day: Find out what you can do to help the independent lifeboats

Show your support on Go Orange Day for the many volunteers who put their lives at risk to help others.

2, January 2013·1 min read

Over £3,000 raised at Sandown New Year’s day swim (Video)

Fantastic effort from all involved at the second Sandown New Year's Day swim

31, December 2012·1 min read

Don’t forget New Year’s Day Swim at Sandown

Swimmers will be running into the sea at midday tomorrow, so why not pop down to cheer them on?

19, December 2012·1 min read

Lifeboat Lotto: Your chance to win £5,000

This week's numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

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