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People are counting on us this summer

Can our lifesavers count on you?

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Saving lives at home and abroad

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From human to hero
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As human as the rest of us

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The difference you made in 2017

22 PEOPLE AIDED A DAY BY LIFEBOAT CREWS

753K+ YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED WITH SAFETY TIPS

24K+ PEOPLE AIDED BY RNLI LIFEGUARDS

8,436 LIFEBOAT LAUNCHES

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We've updated our privacy policy - see how it affects you

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Our lifeguards patrol over 240 beaches across the UK and Channel Islands

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You can buy lifesaving gifts at RNLI Shop

Inspirational lifesavers - part 2
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Water women of the world

Meet our volunteers
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Meet our volunteers

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Latest lifeboat launches

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Eastbourne Lifeboat Station Eastbourne Lifeboat station

Eastbourne Lifeboat Station

5.59am 18 June 2018

Brighton Lifeboat Station RNLI Brighton temporary boathouse

Brighton Lifeboat Station

2.52am 18 June 2018

Calshot Lifeboat Station RNLI Calshot Lifeboat Station

Calshot Lifeboat Station

2.16am 18 June 2018

Calshot Lifeboat Station RNLI Calshot Lifeboat Station

Calshot Lifeboat Station

2.15am 18 June 2018

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