Over the next few pages we'd like to give you an insight into the history and day-to-day workings of our lifeboat station on the North East coast of England. You'll find all the latest news and you'll be able to keep right up to date with the rescues we take part in. Discover the facts and figures about our boats. There's even a bit of fun for our younger visitors. Please visit our companion web site - dedicated to The Zetland - Redcar's first, and the world's oldest surviving lifeboat.

Latest Rescue - 08:49 6th February 2010 - click here for more...
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Jim's "Grand" Memorial
Yet another fantastic fundraising effort by the organisers of the Jim Maidens Fund has raised £1600 for the Redcar lifeboats. Click here for more...

...first published 3 Feb 2010

2009 Boxing Day Dip
Despite the cold weather, the 2009 Boxing Day Dip was a resounding success. Click here for images...

...first published 26 December 2009

Lifeboat to serve Faroe Islands
A former Redcar RNLI lifeboat is en route to a new role helping to save lives in the Faroe Islands. Click here for more...

...first published 19 December 2009

Net Recovery
The net recovery is the technique we use if sea conditions prevent us reversing the lifeboat back into it's carriage. Click here to see it in action...

...first published 10 December 2009