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Established in 1803, Newhaven RNLI operate a Severn Class ALB & D Class ILB. In a coastal emergency call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

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Newhaven RNLI never find themselves up the creek without a paddle! 🛶

Here are volunteer ALB crew members Charly and Will on the Y boat during training last week, in lovely calm seas. 💙

The Y boat is the ALB's daughter craft, carried on the larger boat and lowered into the water by a crane when needed. She's a small boat but a big help. For example, the Y boat can travel across shallow waters where the ALB can't go, rescue casualties from shallows, and transport crew to a troubled vessel if conditions don’t allow the ALB to go alongside them.

The paddles aren't just used to improve our crews arm strength! We carry paddles on the Y boat to help propel the boat slowly in shallow waters, and in case the engine breaks down. Among other handy uses, they can also be used as a measuring stick to check the depth of the water.

#newhavenrnli #rnli #rnlicrew #training #lifeboats by @newhavenrnli

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It was lovely to receive this note and artwork posted to the station from @mailartbyemily as part of #inktober - a month long creative challenge which uses a different word as inspiration for a drawing every day. In this case, the word was 'Smack' and Emily found a suitably nautical link to share a beautiful drawing with us. Thank you Emily - it did make us smile! 💙🎨🌊

#NewhavenRNLI #creativity #savinglivesatsea #boats #RNLI by @newhavenrnli

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6 days ago

💡❓Stuck for something to do this Friday night? Gather your team together and come down to Newhaven lifeboat station for our fundraising quiz!

There are just a few tickets left so get your skates on - £7.50 per person, includes nibbles, and there's a maximum of 6 people per team.

Kicking off at 7.30pm, there will be a licensed bar, raffle, and hopefully not too much arguing over the answers! 🤔

Get your thinking caps on, and see you there! Get your tickets via the link in bio.

#NewhavenRNLI #NewhavenRNLIfundraising #quiz #Newhaven #Seaford #localevents by @newhavenrnli

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6 days ago

'No deed is greater than saving a life'

In May 2026, Zeyang, an international student from China studying in London, was saved by the volunteer crew at Newhaven RNLI, when he and a companion were cut off by the tide near the cliffs at Seven Sisters. Last month, he came back to the station to pay tribute to the crew with a special gift. 🥰🌊🛟

Zeyang, who loved this stretch of Sussex coastline so much he’d visited it eight times during his studies, had gone for a walk with a friend after seeing a post on Chinese social media recommending a walk under the cliffs. Unfortunately, the post made no reference to or warning of the risk of tidal cut off.

The pair had been walking for well under an hour, when the tide suddenly came up and cut off their safe route back. They had no mobile phone reception but used the flash on their camera to make SOS signals out to sea. Luckily, a boat saw their distress call and raised the alarm with HM Coastguard, who tasked Newhaven RNLI to save them.

In September, Zeyang returned to Newhaven’s lifeboat station to thank the crew members - Dan, Kath, Steve and Rich - for saving his life.

‘It’s a Chinese tradition to gift a 'Jin Qi' (pennant / flag) to someone who has saved your life, such as a doctor,’ he says. ‘It’s less common in the digital age, but I thought it would be a nice way of showing my gratitude to the volunteer crew at Newhaven.’

The Jin Qi now hangs proudly at the lifeboat station. Zeyang had the ornate red flag specially made in China, and the embroidered font reads, in English and Chinese characters:

‘To Newhaven Lifeboats… No deed is greater than saving a life’. ❤️💙

⚠️ Don't forget, there is currently a high risk of tidal cut off in the Birling Gap and Seven Sisters area this week, until Thursday 15 October. Newhaven RNLI publish tidal information throughout the year for anyone and everyone who may need reminding, or may not be aware, of the changing tidal ranges along our coastline.

📷 Credits: Newhaven RNLI

#NewhavenRNLI #lifeboats #volunteers #savinglivesatsea #Eastsussex #RNLI by @newhavenrnli

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7 days ago

🌜The nights are well and truly drawing in! 🌛🌠🔭

Our ALB Coxswain John captured this striking shot of our volunteer crew on an anchoring exercise last Wednesday. The RNLI yellows really shine out in the darkness! 🌊⚓

📷 Credit: Newhaven RNLI

#NewhavenRNLI #RNLI #lifeboats #RNLIcrew #volunteers #nightskies #autumn by @newhavenrnli

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9 days ago

🚨Two shouts in one day for Newhaven RNLI🚨

In the early hours of Tuesday 6 October our volunteer ILB crew were paged to assist local Coastguard Rescue teams to the east, then in the early evening our ALB crew were paged to assist a person and a dog cut off by the tide near Peacehaven. 🌊🛟

This was the first ALB shout for crew member Charly, and both shouts were the first to be handled by our new Launch Authority Richard, who took it all in his stride. 💫🏅

A busy day, but a reminder that our crew are always ready to answer the call when the pager sounds, no matter what time of day or how often.

📷Credit: Newhaven RNLI

#NewhavenRNLI #lifeboats #lifeboatcrew #savinglivesatsea #RNLI #eastsussex #teamwork by @newhavenrnli

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11 days ago

⚠️High risk of tidal cut off between Wednesday 7 October through to Thursday 15 October ⚠️

❗If you're planning to walk, paddle, paraglide or get out on the water along our coastline, be aware that high tides will increase the shoreline risk of getting cut off by the rising tide for the following period:
Cut off risk 07/10/26-09/10/26 (Wednesday-Friday)
Greater cut off risk 10/10/26-15/10/26 (Saturday-Thursday)

Finally, don't forget our advice:

- Always check forecast and tides before you set out ✅
- Let someone know your plans ✅
- Carry a means of communication ✅
- If you find yourself in the water, remember Float To Live ✅
- If you see someone in difficulty in the water, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard ✅

#NewhavenRNLI #watersafety #eastsussex #birlinggap #cuckmere #newhaven #seaford #rnli

📷Credit: Newhaven RNLI by @newhavenrnli

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13 days ago

Here at Newhaven RNLI, we love our waggy-tailed, four-legged lifeboat station helpers. Here's Marley, part of our Water Safety Team, looking super snazzy in one of our dog bandanas, available now in our RNLI shop along with yummy treats, accessories and toys for your furry friends! 🐕🐩🐾

📷Credit: Newhaven RNLI

#NewhavenRNLI #lifeboatstation #rnlidogs #RNLI #rnligiftshop taken in Newhaven RNLI by @newhavenrnli

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Seaford Mermaids make a splash for Newhaven RNLI! 🧜🏾‍♀️🧜🧜‍♂️

Last Saturday, Seaford Mermaids Big Swim saw lots of people join the swimming group under beautiful skies at Seaford Beach, followed by hot drinks and cake. Founded by Ruth Rose, the Mermaids have been doing an annual social swim in aid of Newhaven RNLI since 2020, raising over £42,000 . This year's swim has so far added more than £5000 to that total, via the Mermaids' JustGiving page and our fundraising team collecting on the beach! 🤩

Emmeline, one of the Mermaids’ organisers and a volunteer at Newhaven RNLI, said: ‘Empowering our members to swim safely throughout the year is at the heart of the Mermaids’ ethos. We promote the joy of swimming as a group and raise awareness of the potential hazards in the sea, helping to educate our members through sharing knowledge of the tides, weather and sea conditions.'

'It was great to see so many members come down to the beach last Saturday to enjoy a swim and raise vital funds for the RNLI.'

Thank you to Seaford Mermaids for supporting our lifesaving work! 🌊🛟

📷 Credit: Helen Feazey

#NewhavenRNLI #seafordmermaids #seaswimming #fundraising #charity #RNLI #Seaford #Sussexcoast by @newhavenrnli

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15 days ago

Happy weekend! We are pleased to welcome our newest launch authority, Richard, and our newest lifeboat station pup, Richard's sidekick, Deputy! 🌊🐾

The Launch Authority plays a vital role in our lifesaving operations. Based on shore, the role acts as a liaison between HM Coastguard and the crews - approving the launch, monitoring the operations and responding to any developments during or following the shout.

Richard’s training surrounded the authorisation of sending a lifeboat and crew to sea for a life saving mission. He had to demonstrate awareness of RNLI policies surrounding crewing levels, lifeboat station management, weather conditions, operational limits, as well as show local knowledge of the coast in our area. Pictured with Dave, RNLI Coastal Lifeboat Assessor, Richard was tested with scenarios of incidents at sea and whether it was appropriate to send a lifeboat.

🎉Congratulations on passing your assessment Richard, and we look forward to working with you! 🛟

📷Credit: Newhaven RNLI

#NewhavenRNLI #RNLI #volunteers #lifeboats #launchauthority #RNLI #savinglivesatsea by @newhavenrnli

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16 days ago

Our flag is at half mast in tribute to the volunteer crew member at @hastingsrnli who tragically died on Wednesday. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the crew member's friends and family and we are very sorry for their loss. 🧡💙🌊

#RNLI #onecrew by @newhavenrnli

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17 days ago

🥳Happy Friday! Don't forget we have TWO brilliant events coming up this weekend!

🧜‍♀️Saturday 26 September, 7.45am: Seaford Mermaids Big Swim raising money for Newhaven RNLI, meeting on Seaford Beach at The Buckle at 7.45am. Whether you fancy a refreshing dip or just spectate and be part of what is always a joyful event, all are welcome. Don't forget to donate to their JustGiving link to raise money for our lifeboat station and crew - our fundraisers will also be on the beach shaking buckets on the day! 🌊

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mermaidscommunitybigswim2026

🛟Sunday 27 September 10am - 3pm: Newhaven RNLI's Open Day! Pop down for a behind-the-scene tour, with each stage showcasing a different area of the station and providing insight into how all the volunteers - from the boat crew to the operations managers - are involved in Newhaven RNLI’s vital lifesaving work. There will be the opportunity to buy refreshments, meet the crew, explore the station, and pick up some lovely RNLI merch. Stormy Stan will also be on hand for photo ops, in what promises to be a great day out! 💙

#NewhavenRNLI #lifeboatopenday #RNLI #sussex #seaford #seafordmermaids #fundraising #onecrew by @newhavenrnli

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