Welcome to the Sea Palling Independent Lifeboat News Section
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Save the Date – Lifeboat Day 2026
Lifeboat Day is back! Join us on the beach on Sunday 23 August 2026 for our biggest day of the year. Last summer’s Lifeboat Day was a cracker, and this year we’re aiming to top it. There’ll be live rescue demonstrations from the crew, the chance to get up close to Canon Portal and our…
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September 2025
Signing Off Summer 2025 – Lifeboat Day As we look back on a fantastic summer, Lifeboat Day 2025 has given our volunteer crew some truly special memories. The weather couldn’t have been better, and the day was filled with friends, families, and loyal supporters. We thank each and every one of you for being there.…
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August 2025
Hello from Sea Palling Base As we write this, we’re looking out over this beautiful stretch of coastline. The weather is fine, and both tourists and locals are making the most of everything it has to offer. Our volunteers have had a busy start to the holiday season, with three call-outs from our tasking authority,…
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July 2025
July has gifted us with beautiful weather, and our stunning coastline is alive with the buzz of locals and tourists enjoying everything this wonderful area has to offer. Our crew has been hard at work throughout the month — participating in joint training exercises, carrying out essential maintenance, responding to callouts, and continuing preparations for…
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June 2025
Summer’s almost here –Wow, this year is certainly flying by! May brought with it International Volunteer Day, and it was inspiring to see social media pages from across the country celebrating the incredible contribution of volunteers from all walks of life.As an independent lifeboat station, we’re entirely dependent on our own dedicated volunteers – from…
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Save the Date!
Sea Palling Lifeboat Day is on Sunday August 10th, so mark your calendars!
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May 2025
Canon Portal, the primary lifeboat in our fleet, has successfully completed its scheduled winter maintenance and safety checks. The vessel underwent a comprehensive engine service along with a mandatory inspection conducted by MECAL, a leading certifying authority in the maritime industry. We are pleased to report that Canon Portal passed all checks with flying colours,…
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April 2025
At the start of March, we had our second shout of the year, a multi-agency incident at Sea Palling. The crew was paged at 11:50 PM, launching both the Inshore Lifeboat and Cannon Portal. After searching the shoreline both boats were stood down by Humber Coastguard at 1:40 AM. On Sunday 23rd March there was…
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March 2025
We are incredibly grateful for Roys of Wroxham having us as their charity of the year 2024 and to their generous customers. Thanks to their support, we are overwhelmed to announce that we raised a staggering £9,180!. As an independent lifeboat service, we rely entirely on the generosity of our supporters and public donations to…
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February 2025
The winter months are generally quieter at the lifeboat station which allows us to carry out our annual maintenance checks. The crew continue to train both at sea and in the classroom, including brushing up in their chartwork and navigational skills. Being an independent lifeboat station, means we have to raise our own funds so…
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