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🌊 Saving lives at sea since 1824 🌟 πŸ’™ Sharing rescue stories, safety tips & coastal history πŸ›₯️ The Station boat is an Atlantic 85 named Random Harvest and entered her service in Sept 2011 🌐 http://bit.ly/3jQDV6U

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Grotto this weekend. πŸŽ…βœ¨

With your support, we raised an incredible Β£917.50 for #Brighton RNLI.

Here are a few moments from behind the scenes ❀️

08.12.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our shop is officially Christmas ready πŸŽ„

If you’re looking for cards, gifts or stocking fillers that support #Brighton RNLI, pop in and take a look. Every purchase helps our volunteer crew πŸ’™

30.11.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Christmas jumpers are Joe Wilkinson approved 😍

28.11.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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Later that morning, while out on training, the crew were diverted after a 999 call reported a kayak in difficulty south of the power station. A search was carried out and everyone was found safe.

A reminder: if you see someone in trouble at sea, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. πŸ’™

27.10.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Two Sunday shouts for Brighton RNLI

Our volunteer crew were first called out at 1.30am on Sunday to an incident close to shore, working alongside other emergency services to bring it to a safe conclusion.

27.10.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Shout #75 – Friday

Our volunteer crew launched to a report of a jet skier in trouble east of Brighton Marina.

Despite swift action from our volunteers and SECAmb, the casualty sadly didn’t survive. πŸ’”

Our thoughts are with their family and friends. πŸ’™

26.10.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A big well done to Andy (front), who joined his first shout with Brighton RNLI this week πŸ™Œ

The crew were tasked on Sunday evening after reports of a woman entering the sea off Kemptown. Thankfully, police were already on scene and the casualty was taken into care before the lifeboat arrived.

18.10.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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17.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We launched on Monday to assist in the search for a person seen entering the water off Hove Lawns.

Despite the best efforts of everyone involved, sadly a woman in her 50s was confirmed to have died. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. πŸ’™

16.10.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ… Christmas Grotto by the Sea is coming to #Brighton Marina!

Join us on 7 Dec for festive fun. Meet Father Christmas, enjoy arts & crafts, tour the lifeboat and support the RNLI πŸ’™

🎟 £10 per child (includes a gift)
πŸ‘‰ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighton-r...

15.10.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nathan White’s first shout with #Brighton RNLI. Nathan joined the crew on tasking at 6.40pm on Wed.

The team was sent to reports of a vessel drifting about one nautical mile south of Rottingdean. On arrival, the object was found to be a pontoon float adrift at sea. It was brought back to shore.

10.10.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 We’re on TV! 🚨

Tune in this Thursday at 8pm on BBC Two to see our volunteer crew in action on Saving Lives at Sea.

Featuring Carl Walton, Mat Humphrey, Radek Proutkovsky and Chris Townley, the episode gives a glimpse into the lifesaving work our RNLI volunteers do every day.

πŸ“Ί Don’t miss it!

23.09.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘ Huge thanks to our crew and emergency service colleagues for their swift response

22.09.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We will be on the show on Thursday ❀️

22.09.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Friday night at 11.27pm, our volunteer crew launched to reports of a female in the water in Hove.

The casualty was located around 200m offshore, recovered safely to shore, and handed into police custody for care and assessment by paramedics.

We were stood down just after midnight.

22.09.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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Thankfully, the casualty was located and brought to safety by the police, and we were stood down shortly after midnight.

πŸ‘ Thank you to everyone involved for the swift response in difficult conditions.

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🚨 Shout #70

At 11.35pm last Thursday we were tasked to reports of a person in the water near the King Alfred Centre.

Conditions were moderate to rough, with fears they could be swept out by the tide. Our volunteer crew launched, with Shoreham RNLI also called to provide support.

16.09.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a lovely day we had at our Open Day on Sunday. It was fantastic to see so many of you at the station.

πŸ’™ Together, you helped raise Β£635 – every penny goes towards helping us save lives at sea.

From all the crew and volunteers – thank you for being part of our lifeboat family. πŸš€βš“οΈ

12.09.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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🚨 A busy few days for our volunteer crew 🚨

Midnight, Sat 6 Sept – Shout to a possible person in the water off Fortunes of War. Turned out to be a swim buoy, but buoy or boy, we always respond!

Huge thanks to our crew for turning out in all conditions, day and night πŸ’™

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🚨 A busy few days for our volunteer crew 🚨

Sat 31 Aug – Tasked to Saltdean Beach after reports of a person in the water. Casualty recovered and handed to paramedics for further care.

Wed 3 Sept – Tasked again to Saltdean for a person in the water. Casualty recovered and brought ashore.

10.09.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Shout 64
πŸ•’ Sunday 7.36pm

Our crew launched to assist a sailing vessel experiencing engine failure.

Two people and their dog were on board and due to the weather were unable to sail safely into #Brighton Marina.

The vessel was brought safely back to its pontoon. Everyone is safe and well. 🐾

03.09.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Busy 24hrs for our volunteer crew ⬇️

23:03, 27 Aug – Tasked to person in water east of pier. Safely out & in ambulance care.

02:22, 28 Aug – Shoreline search between marina & palace pier. Stood down at 04:39.

Call 999 & ask for Coastguard if you see someone in trouble.

28.08.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With the end of Hurricane Erin bringing big waves to our coast from Monday, we urging everyone to stay safe:

βœ”οΈ Visit a lifeguarded beach
βœ”οΈ Check conditions before entering the water
βœ”οΈ Remember to Float to Live if you get into difficulty
βœ”οΈ In an emergency, call 999 & ask for the Coastguard

24.08.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Late on Friday night, our volunteer crew launched to a concern for an individual on the seafront near Black Rock.

The individual was safely taken into care and our lifeboat stood down at 11.45pm. As always, our thanks to all emergency service colleagues for their swift response and support.

24.08.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Water Safety Adviser - Brighton

Could this be you?

🌊 Helping keep your community safe
βš“ Sharing lifesaving water safety advice
πŸ‘₯ Meeting new people & making a difference

Join us as a Water Safety Adviser in #Brighton.

Applications close 21 Sept 2025.

18.08.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Callout:

Yesterday at 2am, our crew launched following reports of a missing person in distress. Thankfully, they were found safely elsewhere soon after we launched. We wish them well and thank all involved in the search for their swift response. πŸ™Œ

14.08.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chair of the Lifeboat Management Group - Brighton

🌊 Join the crew

We are looking for a new Lifeboat Management Group Chair – a key volunteer leadership role helping us co-ordinate our lifesaving work on the #Sussex coast.

If you're a great communicator, love teamwork and want to make a difference in your community, this role could be for you ⬇️

04.08.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 6am launch

Our volunteer crew launched today to Banjo Groyne in #Brighton following concerns for a person close to the water.

The situation was safely resolved with support from the police and the crew were stood down.

We're always ready to launch, day or night, to help those in need. πŸ’™

03.08.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks for all of your support at @brightonpride.bsky.social πŸ€©πŸ’›

03.08.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌈 Proud to stand with our community at #Brighton Pride!

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02.08.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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