About Us
Our Mission & Response
RBRB provides a rapid local response to emergencies along our coastline. Our crew is trained to handle a wide range of incidents, including:
Water Rescues: Assisting boats, kayakers, swimmers, and paddleboarders in distress.
Cliff & Shore Recoveries: Evacuating injured individuals from the base of local cliffs.
Tidal Cut-offs: Rescuing walkers stranded by the rising tide.
Search & Rescue: Locating missing persons or animals in danger.
Independent & Community-Funded
Important Note: RBRB is completely independent of the RNLI and receives no government or RNLI funding.
We rely entirely on the generosity of our local community. Our lifesaving operations are 100% funded through a mix of public donations, local business sponsorships, and community grants.
Our Dedicated Volunteers
On average, RBRB responds to 5 to 10 emergency shouts per year.
Our impact is made possible by two incredible groups of volunteers:
The Crew: Generously giving their time to save lives at sea, often facing the most hazardous coastal conditions.
The Ground Crew & Fundraisers: Working tirelessly year-round behind the scenes. They maintain our boathouse and equipment, ensure safe launches and recoveries, and secure the vital funds needed to keep our station running.
Without our volunteers and supporters, we couldn't stay afloat. Thank you for helping us protect our coast!
The ‘Spirit of Nagar’ (Ribcraft 4.8m Open RIB)
The Spirit of Nagar is a highly capable Ribcraft 4.8m Open RIB designed for rapid response and coastal safety. Typically operating with a skilled crew of three to four, the vessel maintains ample deck space to safely recover and accommodate up to three casualties.
Powered by a 60 HP Mariner outboard motor, it delivers the speed and agility required for swift deployments up to 4 miles offshore (subject to favorable weather and daylight conditions).
Primary Missions:
Vessel Assistance: Aiding watercraft and leisure boats in distress.
Cliff & Shoreline Recoveries: Executing challenging extractions from beneath cliffs and searching for missing persons or animals along the coast.
Safety Overwatch: Providing dedicated on-water monitoring and safety coverage for maritime events or incidents.
The Spirit of Nagar carries onboard:
VHF Radio
GPS Garmin ECHOMAP and AIS
Towing ropes and springs
Throw Ropes
Casualty Aids,
First Aid,
Stretcher
Rescue Life Jackets
Flares
Fire Extinguisher
Rope cutter
Water Bottles
Runswick Bay Lifeboat Boathouse
The RBRB Boathouse holds our Ribcraft vessel, launch trolley and Dumpster.
The mezzanine upstairs for drysuit and lifejacket storage and crew changing facilities, and storage for all the support gear.
Click on the images to visit our local partners!
Staithes RNLI
Whitby RNLI
Humber Coastguard
