Volunteer lifeboat crew with Youghal RNLI rescued five people from the water near Capel Island, Ireland, when the two small sailing boats they were in capsized leaving one adult and four teenagers in the water.
RNLI urges public to think about their own safety
If the scenes from city parks and open spaces after the easing of England’s Covid-19 restrictions are anything to go by, this Easter long weekend could be a major headache for the Police and Emergency services
Lone yachtsman rescued off the Isles Of Scilly
Lone yachtsman rescued off the Isles Of Scilly after his vessel was capsized by a huge wave as Storm Aiden hit the UK, video here
RNLI lifeguard services are currently limited on beaches in the UK
Please be aware that RNLI lifeguard services are currently limited on beaches in the UK. Although our volunteer lifeboat crews are fully operational if needed, this is your watch too
Rescue incidents go up by half despite Covid-19 lockdown
The number of recorded incidents dealt with by HM Coastguard Friday has been the highest recorded since the UK was put into lockdown in late March
RNLI chief executive to take 50% pay cut during coronavirus crisis
Mark Dowie, chief executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, is taking a 50% pay cut as part of the charity’s response to the coronavirus crisis