Call Outs
First callout of the year for Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat
Date: 28.02.26 Time paged: 10:05 Callout #1 At 10:05, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was paged by HM Coastguard following reports of a paddleboarder in difficulty near the rock islands at Sidmouth Beach. Crew members assembled promptly and prepared to launch. However, before the lifeboat was launched, the casualty was able to self-recover safely. We’re pleased the…
Read MoreLifeboat Recovered on Sidmouth Beach
Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was contacted by Beer Coastguard Rescue Team to assist with a container ship lifeboat that had washed off a vessel four days ago and come ashore on Sidmouth Beach. With the evening tide posing a real risk of the lifeboat being broken up over night, a decision was made to recover and…
Read MoreLatest Callout – Beer Head
Date: 06.11.25 Time paged: 21:17 Callout #: 22 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked following concerns for a missing base jumper in the Beer Head area. The crew prepared the lifeboat for launch but were stood down at 21:30 before deployment. Many thanks to all involved in the response. All enquiries: media@sidmouthlifeboat.org.uk
Read MoreShout report – Budleigh Beach
Date: 05.10.25 Time paged: 09:30 Callout #: 21 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to reports of a missing swimmer off Budleigh Beach. While en route, and alongside Exmouth RNLI, the swimmer was confirmed ashore, safe and well. Both agencies were stood down shortly after. False alarm with good intent. In an emergency, dial 999 and…
Read MoreLatest callout
Date: 29.09.25 Time paged: 07:23 Callout #: 20 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to assist with a multi agency response to an incident at Big Picket rock near Ladram Bay.
Read MoreQuick response from Sidmouth Lifeboat as kayaker safely ashore
Date: 28.09.25 Time paged: 11:44 Call out #: 19 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to reports of a kayaker struggling to return to shore, around 100m off Jacob’s Ladder Beach. Sidmouth 2 was launched and quickly arrived on scene. The kayak was soon confirmed safely ashore, and our crew spoke with the kayaker and first…
Read MoreKayaker safe and well
Date: 26.09.25 Time paged: 10.55 Call out #: 18 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked by Solent coastguard to assist a kayaker reported to be in difficulty off of Ladram Bay. Soon after arrival at the boat house, the crew were stood down as the incident had been resolved successfully.
Read MoreSidmouth Independent Lifeboat responds to rowing boat concern
Date: 24.09.25 Time paged: 09:23 Call out #: 17 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to assess a rowing boat reported to be struggling against wind and tide offshore from the Lifeboat Station. On arrival, the vessel was found safely ashore with all persons safe and well.
Read MoreConcern for paddleboarders near Beer Head
Date: 29.08.25 Time paged: 16:12 Call-out #: 16 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat launched following a report from a member of the public to the Coastguard that two paddleboarders might be in difficulty near Weston. The Lifeboat proceeded east along the coast and located the paddleboarders near Beer Head. After speaking with them, the crew confirmed they…
Read MoreLatest Callout: Beer Head
Date: 15.08.25 Time Paged: 17:04 Callout #: 15 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to reports of a person having jumped off Beer Head. Once on scene, it was quickly established that the person reported was a base jumper who had descended safely to the beach by parachute and was safe and well. Beer and Lyme…
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