Launched 18:55, Rehoused 20:15 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was launched today to assist a vessel aground in the region of Buxey No 2. The stricken fishing boat was aground, listing and the liferaft had been deployed. The crew were taken on board by the Lifeboat and were transferred back to Burnham Yacht Harbour. The Lifeboat was then made ready…

Launched 14:18, Rehoused 16:04 The Atlantic Lifeboat, Brandy Hole, was called out today to assist the fishing vessel assisted earlier in the day as it had suffered a power loss and had run aground, near to the Outer Crouch buoy. The Lifeboat located the vessel and secured a tow, ensuring the safety of her crew. The Lifeboat crew then towed the…

For the fourth consecutive year Carol Wedge & Jimmy Beekie at the Burnham Bakery in Station Road have organised an Easter Egg Raffle with the proceeds going to  the RNLI.   The winner this year was the owner of a white ticket no 128 and was a local resident. The total raised for the Floating Boathouse Appeal was £120.00 – smashing last…

Getting out on the water is about having serious fun.  The RNLI is a registered charity that saves lives at sea, operating 235 lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland.  It continues to rely on voluntary donations and legacies to meet the cost of the crew’s essential training, equipment and lifeboats. The RNLI also…