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Cowes RNLI Crews Called Out Three Times In Busy Few Days Across The Solent

Cowes RNLI Crews Called Out Three Times In Busy Few Days Across The Solent

Cowes RNLI Crews Called Out Three Times In Busy Few Days Across The Solent

Cowes RNLI crews have had a non-stop few days on the Solent, responding to three separate callouts including a grounded boat, stranded teenagers — and even a pet bearded dragon.

Dominic Kureen

2 days ago

Cowes RNLI Volunteers Tie The Knot 14 Years After First Meeting

Cowes RNLI Volunteers Tie The Knot 14 Years After First Meeting

Cowes RNLI Volunteers Tie The Knot 14 Years After First Meeting

Two long-serving Cowes RNLI volunteers, Lou and James Rankin, have married, returning to the lifeboat station where their journey together began 14 years ago.

Dominic Kureen

Mar 27

Union Criticises RNLI Over Refusal To Recognise Workers At Cowes Lifeboat Centre

Union Criticises RNLI Over Refusal To Recognise Workers At Cowes Lifeboat Centre

Union Criticises RNLI Over Refusal To Recognise Workers At Cowes Lifeboat Centre

Around 70 people are employed at the Cowes-based Inshore Lifeboat Centre.

Dominic Kureen

Jan 22

Cowes RNLI Responds To First Shout Of The Year After Yacht Runs Aground

Cowes RNLI Responds To First Shout Of The Year After Yacht Runs Aground

Cowes RNLI Responds To First Shout Of The Year After Yacht Runs Aground

HM Coastguard tasked the Cowes RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat Sheena Louise to attend.

Dominic Kureen

Jan 8

Cowes RNLI Crew Experiences Busiest Day Of The Year With Four Callouts

Cowes RNLI Crew Experiences Busiest Day Of The Year With Four Callouts

Cowes RNLI Crew Experiences Busiest Day Of The Year With Four Callouts

Cowes RNLI volunteers faced their busiest day of 2025 so far last Thursday (11 September), launching their lifeboat four times between dawn and late evening.

Dominic Kureen

Sep 15, 2025

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