Mark Scholes

I live and run my own business in Cowes also part of Cowes RNLI crew on the Isle of Wight, love being out on the water on my boat

[RNLI @RNLI]

We’re proud to announce that His Majesty King Charles III will be our new Patron.

His Majesty succeeds Queen Elizabeth II and continues the tradition of patronage for the charity by the reigning monarch, which began when the RNLI was founded in 1824.

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

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[RNLI @RNLI]

Today, we celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea.

Thanks to our incredible volunteers, who give their time to save others, and the kindness of supporters like you, we can always answer the call for help.

We’d love to hear your stories and memories of the RNLI 👇
#RNLI200

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

Have a look at this great video of our recent exercise with @HMCoastguard Helicopter 175 on Saturday! 🚁

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

Some fantastic shots of our recent helicopter exercise with @HMCoastguard CG175 on Saturday. Thanks John Green for sending them over! 🚁

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

Our crew executed the purr-fect rescue today 🐈🐱

Assisting a cat stuck under a pontoon, with the help of @weareboatfolk staff at East Cowes Marina! ❤️

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

Launch ILB 1718. First shout of 2024!

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

We are so proud to be announced as the Official Charity for @RoundtheIsland 2024! See more below 👇

[RNLI @RNLI]

This year, we're celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea.

Join us as we commemorate selfless acts, share stories of kindness and look with hope to the future.

Here's to 200 years and counting. 💙

#RNLI #RNLI200 #SavingLivesAtSea #RNLIVolunteers

[RNLI @RNLI]

And with that, 2023 is over. Thanks to your incredible support, our crews and lifeguards have been able to save lives at sea around the UK and Ireland for another year. ⁣
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Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be a big year for us 🎉 ⁣

#HappyNewYear #RNLI200

[RNLI @RNLI]

We're feeling all warm and festive after reading this poem from @PooleLifeboats 🥰🎅👏

[Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team @BembridgeCRT]

📟Callout 22/12/23 19:28 Tasked alongside @CowesRNLI & @GAFIRS to reports of 2 x Red Flares spotted in the Ryde area. Thanks to @IOWightPolice who located the persons setting off the flares in Simeon Street Rec and confirmed no one was in distress.

[RNLI @RNLI]

What a special moment to have Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II open @CowesRNLI Lifeboat Station in 2012.

It’s so amazing to see some of the history of the station.

#SavingLivesAtSea

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

BEEP BEEP 📟 Launch ILB 1858

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

An honour for our crew to be a part of the Cowes Remembrance Service today… We Will Remember Them

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

Paged 1900 yesterday, small fishing boat with fuel problems, drifting close to shore. Found them in Osborne Bay put a crew member onboard and towed them to Shepards Marina.
Back on station at 2100 for a wash down and debrief by the Helm and Launch Authority!

[RNLI @RNLI]

In 1886, 27 lifeboat crew tragically lost their lives leaving behind 16 widows and 50 children. Inspired, a small team held the world's first known charity street collection #OTD 1891.

Ever since, we've been able to save lives #thanks to our amazing fundraisers and donors. 🧡

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

BEEP BEEP. Launched on service shortly after our training exercise this evening

[RNLI @RNLI]

Save & share our #paddleboarding tips:

1. Wear a suitable buoyancy aid or personal flotation device
2. Take a phone in a waterproof pouch
3. Wear an appropriate leash
4. Avoid offshore winds

If you get into trouble, call 999 or 112 & ask for the coastguard.

#RNLI

[Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station @CowesRNLI]

BEEP BEEP 📟 LAUNCH ILB 1053. More details to follow