RNLI Port Talbot

28/12/2025

This morning 28 December 2025 when most were still getting over the excesses of Christmas.

Two volunteer crews launched under the command of highly experienced 27 year veteran’Dai Jones’.

To undertake mooring , berthing and Navigation.

Second crew undertook emergency procedure.

As 2025 ebbs away awaiting the turn of the tide to bring in 2026.

One constant is the hours upon hours of training that all RNLI volunteers commit to.

With their New Years Resolution always the same to save lives at sea 24/7, day , night, in any weather.

Even after 27 years of service Dai still never leaves his boat till it’s totally checked and ready for service next time our inshore lifeboat Craig Morris is called to duty.

Photo credit Paul Dubec and in black and white Ceri Jeffreys.

27/12/2025

Today we were honoured to receive a donation of £200, along with some Christmas treats for the crew, from Nicola, who has supported the station for many years.

The donation was given in memory of her beloved family members who are no longer with us. Instead of sending Christmas cards, Nicola shared that while cards are lovely to receive, she felt the money would be better used supporting the lifeboat and helping to keep it operational. The donation was made in memory of her dear husband, Brian Whitelock, Ann Morris, and Craig Morris — after whom our lifeboat is named.

Thank you, Nicola, from everyone at the lifeboat station. Your continued support is truly appreciated.

26/12/2025

Another video put together by Dan Rees after a recent joint exercise with Porthcawl RNLI

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of your volunteer crew at Port Talbot Lifeboat Station

24/12/2025

The Eve of Christmas Eve saw our volunteers undertake their last training session before Christmas.

While two volunteer crews took to the glassy black sea conditions to undertake preparations for a helm and tier two pass out.

The station was delighted to welcome Mark Scott known as ‘Scotty’ but so good they named him twice the ‘Sea Womble’

Who is undertaking a .
3000 miles around the UK visiting 120 RNLI stations out of the 168 on his motorbike.

Scotty left our station at 9:15 pm and he’s still planning on riding to a couple more stations this evening.

Then 4 hours sleep before finishing back where he started at 1200 noon today.

All at Port Talbot RNLI wish him a safe journey and a very Merry Christmas.

Scotty is raising funds for,

Velindre Cancer Centre Fundraising Prospect Hospice
Triumph Motorcycles

23/12/2025

Our Shop Management team have asked us to share the Port Talbot RNLI shop closing times for this Christmas. Our shop volunteers will be taking a little break over the festive period. 🎁 🎅 🎄

22/12/2025

Morris Monday

This is the last Morris Monday of the year, I would like to thank all our followers and supporters for the outstanding support you have provided Port Talbot Lifeboat Station over the past year.

Our shop has seen phenomenal sales, and our dedicated volunteer staff work tirelessly to open every day throughout the year, weather permitting. Our fundraising team has been out in the community raising vital funds to support the lifesaving work undertaken by the lifeboat crew. This year, they have smashed previous fundraising totals. Without the backing and assistance of these teams, our work would be far more difficult. A massive thank you must also go to you, the general public, for your continued support, you are true heroes too.

Sunday saw us all come together at the station to celebrate Christmas with a Carol Service, supported by crew members, families, and the general public. As the service came to a close, the pagers sounded for a very important rescue, Santa Claus had crash-landed in the water off Aberavon Beach! The crew quickly assembled, launched, and rescued Santa, bringing him safely back to the station, where he was greeted by cheers and smiling faces from the children and families present. Santa then showed his thanks by handing out selection boxes to the children, kindly provided by our supporters.

It was then off to the Gas Club for the station’s children’s Christmas party, which once again saw the whole station come together to enjoy a wonderful afternoon. A massive thank you to Peter and all the staff at the Gas Club for the continued support you provide.

To date, the station has responded to many service calls this year. I hope the pagers remain silent over the festive period so the crew can spend time with their loved ones. However, I know that if needed, they will leave the safety of their homes and families to assist complete strangers in their time of need. I am immensely proud of each and every member of our station, and I am sure the community we serve feels exactly the same way.

Thank you all once again for your support. We look forward to continuing to serve our community in 2026.

From everyone at the Lifeboat Station, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year 🎄

21/12/2025

21/12/2025

Two part story, first is the concert and the launch captured brilliantly by Ryan Brettle Jones.

Part 2 is the Santa Rescue by equally brilliant Gareth Kehoe.

Just couldn’t decide which were best so loaded them all.

The Sunday before Chistmas was a combination of a deep clean of boat.

Followed carol concert which was rudely interrupted by the pager sounding as ever our volunteer never know when they will be called to action.

This call to action turned into one of the most important of the year.

A flare signalled the need for immediate assistance at the far end of Aberavon beach opposite La Memo.

Every time the pager sounds our volunteers only have the briefest of information.

On this occasion the brief from HM Coastguard was reports of sledge ditching in the sea with a casualty in a red fur lined suit needing immediate assistance.

Leaving friends and family the volunteers changed rapidly from choir to life savers launching our inshore lifeboat in minutes.

Once clear of the winter surf all the many hours of training meant the crew rapidly found the casualty.

The crew were amazed the casualty turned out to be Santa a quick chat revealed the reindeer had self rescued and were already on their way collect the relief sledge stored ready for just such an emergency.

Santa was so grateful for his rescue he agreed to return to the station and present gifts to all the good children on station who were well used to their mum , dads brothers and sisters dropping everything to the sound of their pager night, day and Christmas carol concerts.

Saving Santa at Sea saved Christmas for another year.

21/12/2025

Susan Deacon we have your bus pass in our station shop.

19/12/2025

Today we remember the eight extremely brave, fearless & selfless Penlee RNLI lifeboat crew, who made the ultimate sacrifice on 19th December 1981. Their courage, dedication, determination, valour & heroism serves as a beacon to us all. We will remember.

Its the one thing that binds all volunteer crews around the UK, when the pagers goes off so do the thoughts of your own wellbeing. All thoughts simultaneously turn to getting to the station as quickly and safely as possible and getting the boat to sea, self become selflessness.