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Sandown and Shanklin Lifeboat (Independent)

Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat is a charity that saves lives at sea.

They operate a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service.

They are not connected in any way to the RNLI and rely on donations from the public.

Below are articles mentioning Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.

5, March 2012·1 min read

Beach Hut Vandals Spark Widespread Sea Search

Searches carried out by independent lifeboat as well as coastguard yesterday after empty kayak found in Sandown. Turned out it was from a beachut that had been broken into and vandalised.

5, September 2012·1 min read

Broken down fishing vessel aided by lifeboat

Mark Birch from Sandown & Shanklin Independent lifeboat shares details of call-out yesterday morning.

26, April 2011·1 min read

Broken Mast Results in Rescue

Sandown and Shanklin Inshore Rescue to the rescue

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.

19, November 2012·1 min read

Cyclethon for the independent lifeboat a success

A fun afternoon was had by all as volunteers cycled to raise money for a new lifeboat station.

21, November 2011·1 min read

Cyclethon Raised Over £2,000 For Sandown and Shanklin Lifeboat Station

Well done to Linda Bassett, TJ's Gym and all who helped organise or take part in Saturday's fundraising cyclethon. A whopping £2,000 was raised.

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?

1, May 2012·1 min read

First Birthday for Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboat Lotto

The Lifeboat Lotto has raised over £36,000 in t6he first year for the three independent lifeboat stations. For around £8 a month you can take part and be in with a chance of winning up to £5,000

21, February 2012·1 min read

Ghostly Walk Supports Sandown & Shanklin Lifeboat: Ticket Competition

Your chance to win a family ticket to the Ghost Walk at Ventnor Botanic Garden that is being held in aid of the Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.

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.

1, February 2012·1 min read

Go Orange Day: Lots Of Fundraising Events

There is loads going on in Sandown during Go Orange Day/weekend on Friday 10th February. Check out this list of events gathered together for us by Linda Bassett

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.

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