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The RNLI is a charity that exists to save lives at sea. But recent events have generated deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding about our purpose and our lifesaving work in the Channel.
As a result, some of our volunteers and staff have been the subject of online and, in some cases, physical abuse. This is unacceptable.
The RNLI’s people represent the very best of society. For over two hundred years they have dedicated themselves to rescuing people they’ve never met before, without judgment, fear or favour.
We are tasked by HM Coastguard to help those in distress, and we’ll do so whenever, wherever and whoever they are.
We launched 9,058 times in 2025. Only 109 of those launches were to those in distress in the Channel – 1.2% of our total rescue work. Anyone rescued from a small boat by the RNLI is then taken into the care of the relevant UK authorities.
To those who stand with the RNLI, thank you. For more than two hundred years, we’ve saved lives at sea around the UK and Ireland, and that commitment remains unchanged.
09 Sep 2026
Today @mrjordanwylie MBE joined us at @thewave to launch our Float to Live campaign.
In 2024, there were 193 accidental drownings fatalities in the UK, 84% of which were male.
As an advocate for outdoor adventure, Jordan Wylie MBE joined us to learn and demonstrate our lifesaving skill.
If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, Float to Live.
• Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
• Relax and try to breathe normally
• Move your hands and feet to help you stay afloat
• It’s fine if your legs sink, we all float differently
• Practise floating in a local pool if you can
Share our lifesaving message and you too could be a lifesaver 💙
#RNLI #FloatToLive #WaterSafety
19 May 2026
Over 80 years after the Second World War, we’re still discovering unheard Stories of Courage.
This Remembrance Day, we remember those who lost their lives in conflict, and commemorate the lifesaving work of our courageous lifeboat crews, who faced whole new dangers at sea between 1939 and 1945.
During that time, our crew saved 6,376 lives. One of them was Jack Reeve. Here is his story…
Jack was serving on board HMS Mastiff, a Dog Class Trawler, during the Second World War. And on his 39th birthday, they were recovering a mine which had broken loose.
As the mine was being lifted on board, it detonated, destroying the trawler. Alongside an aeroplane and a motor speedboat, the volunteer crew at @rnlimargate were part of the rescue effort. One sailor sadly died, five were missing and four were injured, including Jack Reeve.
Within just three minutes of the explosion being heard on shore, the lifeboat was on its way.
Newspaper coverage recorded Jack's account of the disaster: ‘I was standing over the engine room when the first explosion occurred. Then there was another explosion caused by the boilers, and it was all over in about three minutes. Although I think I must have been in the water for about an hour I cannot remember any more until I woke up in hospital. How I kept afloat I do not know.’
And now, Jack’s granddaughter, Annette, is one of our incredible volunteers at RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat 💙
Gathering these Stories of Courage has been made possible thanks to @heritagefunduk and National Lottery players. Click the link in our bio to learn more about our Second World War stories with our new online exhibition.
[Visual description: Image one - A photo of Jack Edward Reeve in uniform. He is sitting down whilst looking towards the camera. Inside a small circle in the bottom left corner is an image of the trawler that was destroyed. Image two - An old black and white photo from the archives of the crew at Margate RNLI who volunteered during the Second World War. The crew are all wearing their crew kits as they stand in front of the lifeboat which is in the lifeboat house.]
#RNLI #RemembranceDay #StoriesOfCourage #SecondWorldWar #WarStories
11 Nov 2026
You're just too curious 😉
@fred.olsencruiselines have kindly donated a five-night cruise around Ireland for two, departing on 29 April 2027.
The winner will soak up plenty of Irish charm during their 'Culture & Craic of Ireland' cruise.
From the Guinness Storehouse and lively Temple Bar district in Dublin, to visiting the echoes of Titanic’s poignant past in Cork and sampling Irish flavours in Ireland’s culinary capital (and more!). You’re guaranteed an incredible long weekend!
Sound like a bit of you? Enter now to win at the link in our bio.
📷: Portree, Isle Of Skye
The competition closes at 11.59pm on Monday 30 November 2026. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and a resident of the UK, Ireland or Channel Islands. Please read full Terms and Conditions of the prize draw before entering. (T&Cs linked in the form in our bio)
Neither the RNLI nor Fred. Olsen will ever ask participants of the competition for payment information. If you're unsure, please check with us directly.
[Visual description: Image one: The stern of an orange RNLI lifeboat can be seen on the water near a rocky, tree-lined shore. Text reads: 'Don't Swipe.' Image two: A lifeboat hull, numbered 14-08 with RNLI branding is seen near a white sailboat on a body of water. Text reads, 'Seriously, stop swiping.' Image three: A small boat is on a body of water with trees in the background. A large cruise ship is visible behind the trees. Text reads, 'What are you doing?! Don't do it!' Image four: A large cruise ship is anchored near the shore. The water is calm with a small orange buoy. Text reads: 'FINE! If this is what you want.' Image five: A large cruise ship named 'Bolette' is on the water. Text reads: 'Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have donated a 5-night cruise around Ireland for two! ENTER NOW! Details & full T&Cs below.']
#RNLI #FredOlsen #CruiseShip #Competition #Lifeboats
10 Nov 2026
Medical student vs @rnli crew… I think you can guess who won 😅🛟
Had such a fun time racing one of the crew to get kitted up and learning what all the equipment is actually for (turns out there’s a lot more to it 😂).
A massive thank you to everyone at Bangor RNLI for being so welcoming and for letting me have a go! Such a lovely bunch of people doing incredible things ❤️
And this is only the beginning… plenty more behind-the-scenes RNLI content coming soon!! 👀🌊
Sophie xx
[Visual description: Sophie, a medical student, visits Bangor RNLI Lifeboat Station and challenges a volunteer lifeboat crew member to a race to see who can get into their protective rescue kit the fastest. The video shows them putting on their equipment, comparing how quickly they get ready and carrying out a buddy check to make sure everything is fitted correctly. Sophie also learns about the different pieces of equipment, with plenty of laughs along the way.]
06 Nov 2026
A day in the life of an RNLI Sea Survival Centre Trainer 🌊
Join Lauren for a day of training our lifesavers at the Sea Survival Centre in Poole 🌊
Lauren’s been a Sea Survival Centre Trainer for four years, making sure our volunteer crews are ready for all situations, including emergency procedures like a lifeboat capsizing.
In 2025, our volunteer lifeboat crews launched 9,058 times around the coasts of the UK and Ireland. Training like this in the sea survival pool helps our crews build the vital skills they need to save lives at sea 💙
Could you complete the trainers' fitness test in time?
[Visual description: A compilation of video clips showing Lauren, a Sea Survival Centre Trainer, during her working day. She can be seen walking into the Sea Survival Centre, getting the crew kit out ahead of the day, getting changed, briefing the crew, training the crew in the pool, completing a Sea Survival Fitness Test in large waves, carrying out tasks like event safety management, then leaving work at the end of the day.]
#RNLITrainer #LifesavingSkills #DITL #Training #SavingLivesAtSea
06 Nov 2026
Sometimes they need a little bit of persuasion to get in front of the camera… 🫠
[Visual description: An RNLI social admin stands in front of two lifeguards in front of a window overlooking a beach. She passionately speaks to the lifeguards before they all celebrate together. Text on screen reads ‘The social admin hyping up the lifeguards to feature in content 🤭’]
#RNLI #RNLILifeguards #Nativity #Trend
05 Nov 2026
Back to 1854…
Did you know that the first ever lifejackets our crews had were made of cork?
Different materials were put through rigorous testing for the lifejacket design, which were trialled for buoyancy, weight, durability and water resistance. If it didn’t meet our lifesaving standards, the material was immediately discarded.
The final lifejacket used narrow strips of circular cork which were fitted together and sewn into a canvas vest. Each lifejacket was bulky, but they floated well, were hard-wearing and, most importantly, crew members liked them.
Over the years, our lifejackets have evolved, but the essential task that they carry out has stayed the same. And our volunteers continued to take great pride in them 💙
[Visual description: Image one - Three crew members from Swanage RNLI in action on the all-weather lifeboat. They are all wearing their full crew kits whilst holding onto the side and looking out to sea. Text reads: Can you make this photo brighter? Image two - An overexposed copy of image one. Text reads: No, that’s too bright. Image three - An underexposed copy of image one. Text reads: Never mind, just go back to the start. Image four - An old photo from the archives, circa 1890, showing crew at Fleetwood RNLI wearing their cork lifejackets as they stand in front of the lifeboat house.]
#RNLI #RNLIHistory #History #LifeboatCrew #Charity
04 Nov 2026
Reindeer Run is back! 🙌
Can you take on the challenge of completing 24 miles throughout December? That’s one mile for every hour our lifesavers are on call every day, even on Christmas Day.
And the best bit? You can do it your way - whether that's running, walking, jogging or rolling!
Spread the miles across the month, get yourself into the festive spirit, and help raise vital funds so our lifesaving volunteer crews can launch whenever the call comes 💙
Grab your trainers (and maybe a pair of antlers!) and sign up by clicking the link in our bio!
[Visual description: A video compilation of rescues carried out by our volunteer lifeboat crews in different weather, from stormy rough seas to calm seas, in day and night time. Text reads: 'Reindeer Run is BACK! Can you complete 24 miles throughout December to help support our lifesavers? That's one mile for every hour our volunteers are on call each day'.]
#ReindeerRun #RunChallenge #RNLI #CharityRun #Running
03 Nov 2026
Mariah Carey has officially defrosted, it’s cosy season 🧣🔥
Grab your RNLI Christmas jumpers, for yourself, your kids AND your pets at the link in our bio!
[Visual description: The first half of the video is a quick montage of two dogs in dog-friendly Halloween capes running about and looking into the camera. In the second half, the dogs are cosy and tired in their RNLI lifeboat themed Christmas jumpers.]
#RNLI #DogJumpers #Dogs #ChristmasJumpers #CosySeason
02 Nov 2026
Guess we'll just go as Stormy Stan instead 🫣
[Visual description: Image one - A blue background with text that reads: Hope whoever stole our parcel wanted to be the RNLI’s biggest fan holding a lifeboat crew bear for Halloween x. Image two - An order confirmation showing four items purchased from the RNLI online shop. Items include, an RNLI cap, an RNLI jumper, RNLI logo socks and Milly the lifeboat crew teddy bear.]
#RNLI #Lifeboats #Charity #Halloween #HalloweenCostume
30 Oct 2026
See you next year lifeguards 👋
This Sunday, 1 November, RNLI lifeguards will be packing down the beaches for the last time this year.
Here’s @rnli_lifeguards_northpembs giving tips on how to keep yourself safe if you’re visiting the coast over the winter:
- Always carry a mobile phone
- Check the weather forecast and tide times
- If you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live
- In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard
If you’re in doubt about the conditions, don’t go out. Stay dry and stay safe.
Have you visited a lifeguarded beach this summer? Show your appreciation for our amazing lifeguards in the comments 👇
[Visual description: A lifeguard sitting on an ATV is tapped on the shoulder. He is seen packing away a flag and stands on a beach with a colleague. They are wearing red uniform, blue beanies and VHF radios. They talk to camera and one demonstrates the Float to Live technique.]
#RNLI #RNLILifeguards #EndOfSeason #2026Season
30 Oct 2026
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