Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 10/08/2026A busy Sunday evening 🛟 First, we were alerted to a kayaker in difficulty near Brighton Palace Pier, who thankfully reached safety before we launched. Later, we assisted a vessel near Rockwater, towing it back to Brighton Marina. 📞 Coastal emergency? Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 281
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Two incidents in just over an hour for our Brighton RNLI volunteers on Tuesday evening. Our crew responded to people in difficulty near Sea Lanes and Black Rock. Both were safely ashore. If you see someone in trouble at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 💙 0111
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Still smiling after #Brighton Pride. 🏳️🌈 Here's a look back at a fantastic day representing the RNLI. 🎥 Courtesy of Sussex News 0165
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Proud to have been part of #BrightonPride yesterday. 🏳️🌈 Here are a few more moments from a fantastic day representing Brighton RNLI alongside volunteers and lifeguards from across the charity. 📸 Sussex News 1212
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 01/08/2026What a day at Brighton Pride! 🏳️🌈 Thank you to everyone who waved, cheered and supported our volunteers as we made our way through today's parade. We were proud to be part of such an incredible celebration and to represent the RNLI in our community. Happy Pride, Brighton! 💙🚤 0233
Reposted by Brighton RNLILottie Ikonen @lottieikonen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026What a privilege to take part in #BrightonPride today as an RNLI volunteer. An incredible atmosphere, lots of friendly faces and a reminder of what makes Brighton such a special place. Thanks to everyone who gave us a wave along the route. 🚤 0121
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 31/07/2026🚨 Our volunteer crew launched overnight after reports of two people in the water by Brighton's West Pier. Extensive searches of the shoreline and sea were carried out before the lifeboat was stood down. If you see someone in trouble at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 060
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 26/07/2026🚨 Our volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard at 2.52am after reports of a person entering the water west of Brighton Palace Pier. Thankfully, the casualty was safely recovered ashore before our lifeboat launched. 🙏 If you see anyone in difficulty at sea, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 🌊 091
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Warm weather doesn't always mean safe conditions. ☀️🌊 Our volunteer crew rescued two paddleboarders after offshore winds carried them away from Brighton beach. If you're heading out this summer, check the weather and tides, wear a buoyancy aid and carry a phone in a waterproof pouch. 💙rnli.orgBrighton RNLI rescues paddleboarders caught drifting offshore during heatwave | RNLI 0133
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim joined our amazing volunteer collectors to help raise money for the RNLI and spent hours chatting, posing for photos and supporting our lifesaving charity. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped to donate, say hello or support our volunteers yesterday. 📷 Eddie Mitchell 1122
Reposted by Brighton RNLILottie Ikonen @lottieikonen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Lovely seeing how much time Norman Cook gave to everyone supporting the #RNLI at Churchill Square today 💛 Public donations are what keep @brightonrnli.bsky.social going and help volunteer crews continue saving lives at sea 🌊 0112
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Right here, right now… legends backing lifesavers. 🛟🎶 Fatboy Slim collecting for the RNLI outside Churchill Square in #Brighton. 1187
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Churchill Square tomorrow, 11am-3pm 👀💙 Come and meet our RNLI fundraising team - joined by #Brighton legend Norman Cook 🚤 Find out more about the lifesaving work our volunteer crews carry out 24/7, whatever the weather. 041
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Our volunteer crew were paged to assist with an incident in #Brighton this morning. Our thoughts are with the families and all those affected by this tragic loss. 💔 190
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 12/05/2026🚨 Busy 24 hours – three shouts and two launches. We towed a vessel back to #Brighton Marina after engine failure and launched to a kayaker in difficulty, who made it ashore safely. A reminder to check conditions and carry a means of calling for help. rnli.org/news-and-med...rnli.orgBrighton RNLI launches twice during busy 24-hour period | RNLI 070
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 19/02/2026At 1.12pm on Monday, our volunteer crew launched following reports of a person in the water near #Brighton Palace Pier. A search was carried out in the area. The person was located and is now safe. We were stood down at 1.30pm. Thank you to our volunteer crew for their swift response. 080
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Two Sunday callouts: A windsurfer near Saltdean Lido made it safely back to shore after their sail snapped. Shortly after, the lifeboat launched to a paddleboarder off King Alfred. They were found safe and well, with no assistance needed. 💙 Always check conditions before heading out. 040
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Brighton RNLI has responded to several shouts along the city’s coastline in recent days. This included a launch to #Brighton Palace Pier, as well as searches offshore & along the coast following reports of vessels in difficulty, a possible person in the water, and a red flare sighted near the i360. 190
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 05/02/2026🚨 Our volunteer crew launched last night following reports of a red flare off Brighton’s seafront. After a full search, no person or vessel in difficulty was found and a flare casing was later located on the beach. Flares should only ever be used in a genuine emergency. 0112
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 26/01/2026⚠️ Weather warnings in place as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain to the south coast. Sea conditions can change fast. Stay back from the water’s edge and avoid piers and harbour walls. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 041
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Brighton RNLI is recruiting a Volunteer Water Safety Adviser 🌊 Help deliver water safety advice, work with the community and play a key role in preventing incidents before they happen. Training provided. Flexible commitment. Real impact. Apply here: volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/wate...volunteering.rnli.orgWater Safety Adviser - Brighton 095
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 14/12/2025🎄⚓ Great to welcome Newhaven RNLI and Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat crews today as boats and teams stopped by for a festive get-together. One crew, one family - always ready to save lives at sea. 💙🧡 1152
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Grotto this weekend. 🎅✨ With your support, we raised an incredible £917.50 for #Brighton RNLI. Here are a few moments from behind the scenes ❤️ 070
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Our shop is officially Christmas ready 🎄 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 💙 083
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Our Christmas jumpers are Joe Wilkinson approved 😍 190
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 27/10/2025(1/2) 🚨 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. 192
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 26/10/2025🚨 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. 💔 Our thoughts are with their family and friends. 💙 070
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 18/10/2025A big well done to Andy (front), who joined his first shout with Brighton RNLI this week 🙌 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. 0233
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 16/10/2025We 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. 💙 150
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 15/10/2025🎅 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 💙 🎟 £10 per child (includes a gift) 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighton-r... 050
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Nathan 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. 090
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 23/09/2025🚨 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. 📺 Don’t miss it! 0175
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 22/09/2025On 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. 160
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 16/09/2025(1/2) 🚨 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. 130
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 12/09/2025What a lovely day we had at our Open Day on Sunday. It was fantastic to see so many of you at the station. 💙 Together, you helped raise £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. 🚤⚓️ 060
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 10/09/2025(1/2) 🚨 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. 160
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 03/09/2025🚨 Shout 64 🕢 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. 🐾 091
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Busy 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. 041
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 24/08/2025With the end of Hurricane Erin bringing big waves to our coast from Monday, we urging everyone to stay safe: ✔️ Visit a lifeguarded beach ✔️ Check conditions before entering the water ✔️ Remember to Float to Live if you get into difficulty ✔️ In an emergency, call 999 & ask for the Coastguard 040
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 24/08/2025🚨 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. 0160
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Could this be you? 🌊 Helping keep your community safe ⚓ Sharing lifesaving water safety advice 👥 Meeting new people & making a difference Join us as a Water Safety Adviser in #Brighton. Applications close 21 Sept 2025.volunteering.rnli.orgWater Safety Adviser - Brighton 061
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 14/08/2025🚨 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. 🙌 050
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 04/08/2025🌊 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 ⬇️volunteering.rnli.orgChair of the Lifeboat Management Group - Brighton 021
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 03/08/2025🚨 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. 💙 090
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Thanks for all of your support at @brightonpride.bsky.social 🤩💛 081
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 02/08/2025🌈 Proud to stand with our community at #Brighton Pride! 💙🛟 0233
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 01/08/2025🌈 Pride Eve on Hove Seafront! 🛟 Our #RNLI lifeguard hut is dressed to impress – proudly flying the flag for love, inclusion and lifesaving. Heading to Brighton Pride? 💧 Avoid the sea after drinking 🌊 Swim between the red and yellow flags 📱 In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard 0120
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Six launches in one weekend for #Brighton RNLI: paddleboarders adrift, a missing swimmer, and a 1am callout. Our volunteer crew were out day and night. Wear a lifejacket. Take a phone. Tell someone your plan.rnli.orgBrighton RNLI responds to multiple incidents in a busy weekend of rescues | RNLI 1304
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 11/07/2025The #Brighton RNLI pop-up shop is at the OvingGreen Farm Festival tomorrow! 🛍️ We’ll be there 12–4pm with gifts, goodies and summer bits – every purchase supports lifesaving work at sea 🌊 See you at Bulstrode Farm, Ovingdean 🐶🎶🍔 041
Brighton RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social · 06/07/2025🚤🌅 Golden hour training with #Brighton RNLI 🌅🚤 Our volunteer crew headed out for a sunset afloat exercise – this time working alongside IN XS, the yacht of crew member Radek, to practise towing techniques. Training like this keeps us ready for the real thing. Big thanks to everyone involved. 070