New Lifeboat Imminent

The new 85 class lifeboat is due to arrive on January 6th. The Atlantic 85 is the third generation B-Class Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) developed from the Atlantic 21 and later Atlantic 75. The Atlantic class of lifeboats is named after Atlantic College, where the design was originally developed.

Like previous RIBs it has a manually operated self-righting mechanism, deploying an airbag mounted atop the A-frame arch. It is capable of being beached in an emergency without sustaining damage to engines or steering gear. The Atlantic 85 is fitted with radar and VHF direction finding equipment and can be operated safely in daylight in a force 6/7 and at night in a force 5/6.  Read more..

Beaumaris Lifeboat Crew Members join Flood Rescue Teams in Cumbria

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s Flood Rescue Team has rescued dozens of people from flooded homes in Cockermouth over night.
Beaumaris Lifeboat Crew members joined forty volunteer RNLI crew and staff from across the North of England and North Wales for the mammoth flood rescue operation. The rescue trems were still operating in the town centres this morning, where flood water was streaming through the streets at speeds of up to 25 knots.

Simon Bunting, crew of the Beaumaris Lifeboat, and Flood Rescue Team member currently working in Cumbria, had this to say:

"Driving boats up high streets is a bit out of the norm but we are all trained for swift water rescue. We are all volunteers but the training we receive from the charity prepares us for just this situation.

"It's been interesting to see the amount of water and the speed of water. We saw caravans floating down roads on our way here and the devastation to people's houses is unbelievable.

"The D Class boat is a fantastic bit of kit. Nothing under 40 horse power could go out this morning so we were a valuable asset working alongside other search and rescue organisations. And it's been great to see all the search and rescue organisations working together."


>Welsh Volunteers return from floods

Beaumaris RNLI Lifeboat launches twice in one day

At 15.20 on Wednesday 11 November 2009, the volunteer crew at the RNLI’s lifeboat station at Beaumaris launched for its second incident in the afternoon.
While on its earlier mission at 14.02 to rescue two fishermen stranded by the tide at Menai Suspension Bridge, a radio traffic announcement was heard from a yacht on passage from Holyhead to Dickies in Bangor which had hit an underwater object. Moelfre All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was launched and located the vessel which was found to be taking on a small amount of water from the keel joint. Although the leak was minor, Moelfre ALB escorted the vessel to Puffin sound as a precautionary measure.
Following a discussion between the Moelfre Coxswain, Beaumaris LOM and Holyhead Coastguard it was decided to relaunch Beaumaris Inshore Lifeboat for it to take over the escort from Moelfre.
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Welsh Icons - News: Two call outs in one day for Beaumaris RNLI lifeboat

The Beaumaris RNLI lifeboat was busy on Saturday (31 October) after being called out to two separate incidents.

At 6.22am, the volunteer crew at the RNLI’s lifeboat station at Beaumaris were called out to assist police and coastguards at an incident involving a despondent man on the dock walls at Victoria Dock, Caernarfon.

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The Marquess of Anglesey's Column Abseil

RNLI 30m abseil down Marquess of Anglesey Column
If you would like to abseil down the Marquess of Anglesey's Column, why not raise money for the lifeboat at the same time? With views out to sea across Anglesey and North Wales, you'll be able to see the coastline tackled by our lifeboat crews.."

Lifeboat Day 2009

Lifeboat Day 2009: A good crowd showed up during the afternoon's events on Beaumaris Lifeboat open day 15th August to watch the events including displays by the Atlantic 75 Lifeboat and the RAF Rescue 122 helicopter. Crew member Richard Buckley provided a running commentary on the displays by the Lifeboat and the RAF Rescue Helicopter. The Lifeboat guild also provided a set of stalls to help raise money on the day.

Three Peaks challenge yacht freed from rocks in Menai Strait

A YACHT racing in the three peaks challenge hit rocks in the Menai Strait this morning and was freed by the crew of the Beaumaris lifeboat. The rescue crews were called at 6.30am to the 35ft boat which was stuck in an area known as the Swellies between Britannia Bridge and Menai Bridge. The yacht which was carrying three sailors and two runners was taken to a boatyard in Bangor for repairs. from the North Wales Chronicle

Menai Bridge Scouts Walk from Moelfre to Beaumaris

The Menai Bridge Scouts have walked from Moelfre to Beaumaris last weekend on the Anglesey coastal path to raise sponshorship for the RNLI Moelfre and Beaumaris lifeboats.

The Scouts spent some time at the Stations learning about the lifeboats from crew members.

Crew Prepare for New Lifeboat

The Beaumaris Lifeboat Crew have received training on the new Atlantic 85 class lifeboat, due to replace the current Atlantic 75 this year. The new lifeboat will be faster, carry a fourth crew member, and will have radar and radio direction finding equipment plus more space for casualties.

The 85 launches in the same way as the existing 75, and minimal changes are required to the lifeboat station to house the new boat. It's twin 115hp four stroke engines are a big improvement on the 70hp 2-stroke engines on the 75; not just for outright speed, but for reliability and fuel consumption.

Beaumaris lifeboat crew tows speedboat in the Swellies

Apr 18 2009 by Dan Beavan, Daily Post
BEAUMARIS lifeboat crew towed to safety a speedboat which yesterday broke down in the Swellies on the Menai Strait. Holyhead Coastguard received a call shortly after 3.10pm that the vessel was in trouble.

Thanks for Harry Hawker

Harry Hawker (right), pictured with Derek Lumb, Lifeboat Operations Manager, receives a Letter of Thanks by the Chief Executive of the RNLI for his time as Treasurer of the Beaumaris Lifeboat Station.

Beaumaris to forecast the future

"A local resident of Beaumaris has made a generous donation to the Lifeboat Station recently. Nigel Warburton who many of the town will recognise from the Bulkeley Hotel has always been a keen supporter of the RNLI and the stations activities and decided to donate the sum of £500 to the station.."

Hairy Bikers roll into Beaumaris

"..the bikers and their production team roared into Beaumaris to cook up another dish at the local lifeboat station. The lifeboat was all but launched to make room for the show's field kitchen as the bikers went to work.
Helmsman Guy Williams watched the filming of the show at the boathouse and got to sample the TV dinner with fellow spectators.." Article from the North Wales Chronicle
Photo: Hairy Bikers Pledge Support to RNLI

Bumper Easter as sunshine brings crowds to North Wales

Daily Post North Wales - News: "Beaumaris lifeboat and Bangor coastguard team were called out to rescue a speed boat Reflections with three adults and three children on board after it had run out of fuel on the Menai Strait."