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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 News	Latest Rescue -13:55 27th June 2009 - click here for more... Click here to see if we're on a rescue right now!
2009 Lifeboat Day Despite the poor weather, the 2009 Redcar lifeboat day gave a fantastic boost to our funds. Click here for some pictures of the lifeboats in action. ...first published 20 June 2009	Tribute to Redcar RNLI crews unveiled A new tribute has been unveiled in Redcar which acknowledges the work of town's volunteer lifeboat crews who have served their community since the station was founded in 1802. Click here for more... ...first published 24 May 2009
RNLI top brass praise Redcar crew A visit to the Redcar lifeboat station by the RNLI’s top men has been hailed a success. Click here for more... ...first published 5 May 2009	Keeping A Weather Eye On Things For a few months now, our Lifeboats Press Officer Dave Cocks has been writing a weekly article for the BBC website on aspects of the weather and how it influences what goes on, and around, the lifeboat station at Redcar. Click here for more... ...first published 23 Apr 2009
Dead Fred Goes For A Swim Training is an important part of a crewmember's time on the station, and that's where "Dead Fred" comes in handy! Click here for more... ...first published 17 Feb 2009	Stormy Stan Goes Back To School! Our very own Stormy Stan went back to school - and was very glad he did! Click here for more... ...first published 06 Feb 2009
Maidens Trophy Comes Up Trumps! Some of the strongest supporters of the Redcar lifeboat station have come up trumps - again! Click here for more... ...first published 25 Jan 2009	Mike's Mayor-itime Adventure! Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland, Mike Findley, had the time of hs life - and raised funds for the RNLI at the same time. Click here for more... ...first published 18 Jan 09
Soccer star pitches in for the RNLI Rising Middlesbrough and England football star David Wheater jumped at the chance to help the RNLI lifeboat station in his home town when he was asked to choose a charity to receive a £500 donation. Click here for more... ...first published 04 Jan 09	Loyal RNLI supporter honoured by crew A Redcar man who has supported the Redcar RNLI station for over 25 years has had his voluntary service rewarded by receiving honorary membership of the crew. Click here for more... ...first published 04 Jan 09
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The Redcar Lifeboat Station is part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Registered Charity No. 209603.
The information on this site, and the views of the Redcar Lifeboat Station and it's crew and officials, should not be taken as RNLI policies.
This site is maintained by Dave Cocks, Deputy Launching Authority, Redcar Lifeboat Station.
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