RNLI Events

We’re delighted that you are considering taking part in one of our events. By taking part you’ll be helping provide the support our volunteers need in order to rescue the thousands of people who rely on us to save their lives every year around the coasts of the UK and Ireland.

So whether you’re looking for a new personal challenge, like the idea of taking part in an event or are keen to support the work of the RNLI, there is an event for you.

RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards are busier than ever, rescuing thousands of people and saving hundreds of lives every year.

The following shows the difference our lifesaving work makes in numbers:

  • There are 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland, covering 19,000 miles of coastline.
  • RNLI lifeguards operate at busy times on 248 beaches around the UK and Channel Islands.
  • Over 95% of the RNLI’s people are volunteers.
  • There are over 5,500 volunteer operational crew, over 2,800 volunteer shore crew and 109 volunteer lifeguards.
  • 93% of our total income comes from legacies and donations.
  • 87p in every £1 donated funds our lifesaving activities. 13p in every £1 donated is used to generate more funds.

The RNLI also works with partners globally and in countries where drowning is a significant problem – to elevate the issue onto the global agenda, widen the research base and grow skills.

We were all affected by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. And too many families were also affected by drowning. In the UK, the Water Incident Database (WAID) recorded over 600 drownings during 2020, and 305 coastal fatalities. In Ireland, 42 lost their lives to drowning.

This is part of a bigger problem. An estimated 320,000 people drown worldwide every year.

In 2020:

• RNLI lifeboat crew and lifeguards saved 349 lives and helped over 33,546 people.

• RNLI lifeboats launched a total of 8,242 times.

• RNLI lifeguards responded to 10,687 incidents.

By taking part in one of our events you will be raising vital funds to help support our rescue service.

Even a small amount can make a real difference.

So take the first step on your journey and register now to become part of Team RNLI.

We’ll support you every step of the way to ensure that you get the best out of your experience.

Upcoming (37)

Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole) primary image

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole)

Fri, Apr 5, 8:00 AM

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Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole primary image

Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole

Free

RNLI Appledore Race Night primary image

RNLI Appledore Race Night

Sat, Apr 6, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely primary image

RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely

Wed, Apr 10, 7:30 PM

Free

RNLI Charity Quiz Night primary image

RNLI Charity Quiz Night

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions) primary image

RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions)

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00 AM

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Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper primary image

Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper

Sat, Apr 20, 7:00 PM

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2024  TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application

Sun, Apr 21, 8:00 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP

Sun, Apr 21, 8:30 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place

Sun, Apr 21, 9:00 AM

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Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole) primary image

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole)

Fri, Apr 5, 8:00 AM

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Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole primary image

Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole

Free

RNLI Appledore Race Night primary image

RNLI Appledore Race Night

Sat, Apr 6, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely primary image

RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely

Wed, Apr 10, 7:30 PM

Free

RNLI Charity Quiz Night primary image

RNLI Charity Quiz Night

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions) primary image

RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions)

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00 AM

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Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper primary image

Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper

Sat, Apr 20, 7:00 PM

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2024  TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application

Sun, Apr 21, 8:00 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP

Sun, Apr 21, 8:30 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place

Sun, Apr 21, 9:00 AM

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Past (136)

Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales primary image

Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales

Tue, Mar 26, 7:30 PM GMT

Free

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh primary image

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh

Sat, Mar 23, 7:00 PM

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Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club primary image

Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club

Thu, Mar 21, 8:00 PM

Free

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan primary image

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan

Free

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers primary image

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers

Fri, Mar 15, 7:30 PM

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RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton primary image

RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party primary image

RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance primary image

Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00 PM

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Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI primary image

Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI

Thu, Feb 29, 8:00 PM

Free

Laugh for the Lifeguards primary image

Laugh for the Lifeguards

Fri, Feb 23, 7:30 PM

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Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night primary image

Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night

Fri, Feb 16, 7:30 PM

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A Life Under Water primary image

A Life Under Water

Thu, Feb 15, 6:30 PM

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Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales primary image

Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales

Tue, Mar 26, 7:30 PM GMT

Free

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh primary image

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh

Sat, Mar 23, 7:00 PM

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Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club primary image

Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club

Thu, Mar 21, 8:00 PM

Free

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan primary image

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan

Free

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers primary image

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers

Fri, Mar 15, 7:30 PM

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RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton primary image

RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party primary image

RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance primary image

Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00 PM

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Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI primary image

Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI

Thu, Feb 29, 8:00 PM

Free

Laugh for the Lifeguards primary image

Laugh for the Lifeguards

Fri, Feb 23, 7:30 PM

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Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night primary image

Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night

Fri, Feb 16, 7:30 PM

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A Life Under Water primary image

A Life Under Water

Thu, Feb 15, 6:30 PM

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We’re delighted that you are considering taking part in one of our events. By taking part you’ll be helping provide the support our volunteers need in order to rescue the thousands of people who rely on us to save their lives every year around the coasts of the UK and Ireland.

So whether you’re looking for a new personal challenge, like the idea of taking part in an event or are keen to support the work of the RNLI, there is an event for you.

RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards are busier than ever, rescuing thousands of people and saving hundreds of lives every year.

The following shows the difference our lifesaving work makes in numbers:

  • There are 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland, covering 19,000 miles of coastline.
  • RNLI lifeguards operate at busy times on 248 beaches around the UK and Channel Islands.
  • Over 95% of the RNLI’s people are volunteers.
  • There are over 5,500 volunteer operational crew, over 2,800 volunteer shore crew and 109 volunteer lifeguards.
  • 93% of our total income comes from legacies and donations.
  • 87p in every £1 donated funds our lifesaving activities. 13p in every £1 donated is used to generate more funds.

The RNLI also works with partners globally and in countries where drowning is a significant problem – to elevate the issue onto the global agenda, widen the research base and grow skills.

We were all affected by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. And too many families were also affected by drowning. In the UK, the Water Incident Database (WAID) recorded over 600 drownings during 2020, and 305 coastal fatalities. In Ireland, 42 lost their lives to drowning.

This is part of a bigger problem. An estimated 320,000 people drown worldwide every year.

In 2020:

• RNLI lifeboat crew and lifeguards saved 349 lives and helped over 33,546 people.

• RNLI lifeboats launched a total of 8,242 times.

• RNLI lifeguards responded to 10,687 incidents.

By taking part in one of our events you will be raising vital funds to help support our rescue service.

Even a small amount can make a real difference.

So take the first step on your journey and register now to become part of Team RNLI.

We’ll support you every step of the way to ensure that you get the best out of your experience.

Events

Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole) primary image

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole)

Fri, Apr 5, 8:00 AM

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Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole primary image

Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole

Free

RNLI Appledore Race Night primary image

RNLI Appledore Race Night

Sat, Apr 6, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely primary image

RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely

Wed, Apr 10, 7:30 PM

Free

RNLI Charity Quiz Night primary image

RNLI Charity Quiz Night

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions) primary image

RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions)

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00 AM

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Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper primary image

Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper

Sat, Apr 20, 7:00 PM

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2024  TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application

Sun, Apr 21, 8:00 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP

Sun, Apr 21, 8:30 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place

Sun, Apr 21, 9:00 AM

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Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Wells Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour primary image

Invergordon Lifeboat and Station Tour

Free

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole) primary image

Valentia RNLI Golf Classic (18 hole)

Fri, Apr 5, 8:00 AM

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Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole primary image

Launch A Memory Eric’s Legend – Event in Poole

Free

RNLI Appledore Race Night primary image

RNLI Appledore Race Night

Sat, Apr 6, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely primary image

RNLI Practical Workshop - Sailing & Motorboating Safely

Wed, Apr 10, 7:30 PM

Free

RNLI Charity Quiz Night primary image

RNLI Charity Quiz Night

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00 PM

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RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions) primary image

RNLI Helensburgh Antiques Valuation Day (Great Western Auctions)

Fri, Apr 19, 10:00 AM

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Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper primary image

Aberdeen RNLI & Scottish Fiddle Orchestra – Ceilidh Dance & Stovies Supper

Sat, Apr 20, 7:00 PM

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2024  TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Charity Place Application

Sun, Apr 21, 8:00 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI Race Day Hub RSVP

Sun, Apr 21, 8:30 AM

Free

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place primary image

2024 TCS London Marathon - RNLI - Register Your Ballot Place

Sun, Apr 21, 9:00 AM

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Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales primary image

Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales

Tue, Mar 26, 7:30 PM GMT

Free

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh primary image

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh

Sat, Mar 23, 7:00 PM

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Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club primary image

Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club

Thu, Mar 21, 8:00 PM

Free

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan primary image

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan

Free

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers primary image

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers

Fri, Mar 15, 7:30 PM

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RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton primary image

RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party primary image

RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance primary image

Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00 PM

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Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI primary image

Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI

Thu, Feb 29, 8:00 PM

Free

Laugh for the Lifeguards primary image

Laugh for the Lifeguards

Fri, Feb 23, 7:30 PM

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Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night primary image

Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night

Fri, Feb 16, 7:30 PM

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A Life Under Water primary image

A Life Under Water

Thu, Feb 15, 6:30 PM

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Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales primary image

Stand Up Paddle boarding Webinar with the RNLI and Canoe Wales

Tue, Mar 26, 7:30 PM GMT

Free

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh primary image

Falmouth Lifeboat Ceilidh

Sat, Mar 23, 7:00 PM

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Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club primary image

Water Safety Talk for Swimmers - Donaghadee Sailing Club

Thu, Mar 21, 8:00 PM

Free

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan primary image

Launch A Memory Whitby – Step Aboard Lifeboat Lois Ivan

Free

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers primary image

The Shout written and performed by Wareham Whalers

Fri, Mar 15, 7:30 PM

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RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton primary image

RNLI 200th Anniversary Celebration Ball - Littlehampton

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party primary image

RNLI Newhaven - 200th Anniversary Party

Sat, Mar 9, 6:00 PM

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Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance primary image

Harwich Lifeboat Dinner and Dance

Sat, Mar 2, 6:00 PM

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Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI primary image

Water Safety – Talk for Sea Swimmers at Red Bay RNLI

Thu, Feb 29, 8:00 PM

Free

Laugh for the Lifeguards primary image

Laugh for the Lifeguards

Fri, Feb 23, 7:30 PM

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Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night primary image

Appledore Lifeboat Eighties Disco Night

Fri, Feb 16, 7:30 PM

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A Life Under Water primary image

A Life Under Water

Thu, Feb 15, 6:30 PM

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