Independent Lifeboat Service

On-call to HMCG 24/7 365 days a year

Ryde, Isle of Wight
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Raised: $18,500

Goal: $32,000

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Poverty Development

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Raised: $27,600

Goal: $60,000

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Supply drinking water

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Raised: $84,600

Goal: $100,000

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About us

Ryde Inshore Rescue - Registered Charity

We are an Independent Lifeboat station based on the Isle of Wight. We operate two Inshore lifeboats from our headquarters at Appley and we attend a variety of incidents from boats running aground on the infamous Ryde Sands to children getting swept out to sea on inflatables in offshore winds.

Our team is made up of volunteers from all walks of life who share the common interest in wanting to help others. Training is to a high standard and the volunteers need to be able to give at least 1 day a week to ensure that they meet the requirements to become operational.

Despite popular belief, just like 100 other lifeboat stations within the United Kingdom we are not part of the RNLI and do not receive funding from them. If you make a donation to the RNLI thinking that it will reach us you are mistaken. We survive solely on the generosity of the public and with running costs of around £40,000 per p.a. we need people to be generous and run events on our behalf!!

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Interested in joining?

If making a difference to your community in an effort to save lives and promoting the safety of lives at sea sounds like something you'd like to be involved in then we'd love to hear from you.

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Upcoming Events

Round The Island Race 2026

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Sat 11th July 2026
07:00
Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Pier To Pier Swim

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Saturday 1st August 2026
14:00
Sandown Pier, Sandown, Isle of Wight
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Ryde Carnival

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Thursday 3rd September 2026
11:00 til 15:00
Ryde Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight
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Have you got an event we could support?

We are always looking for new fundraising ideas and events we can take part in, so if you'd like to speak to us about an event please get in touch with us.

CONTACT US

Hello squiddlykinks... no..err.. kiddlysquinks...nope that's not right either... hmm... oh never mind!

My name is Rescue Ronnie, and I’m here to teach you how to stay safe on and around the water. And because we live on the Isle of Wight — an actual, proper, real-life island (with palm trees and everything!) — we’re surrounded by a lot of water. Water that can be amazing fun, but also extremely powerful, unpredictable, and very dangerous.

The sea is brilliant when you know how to enjoy it safely and sensibly. But if you don’t, you could suddenly find yourself in a lot of trouble and needing to be rescued — and trust me, preventing a rescue is always better than performing one.

I love meeting new people, having my picture taken, and sharing all my best tips for staying safe at sea.
So keep an eye out for me while you’re out and about on the island. And if you spot me, come and say hello — and grab a selfie with me! "Say Cheese..."

And remember...

Stay safe!

Useful Services

Appley Beach Webcam