The Hampshire Rose Lifeboat

30/12/2022

Congratulations Dennis well deserved

Walmer lifeboat takes great pleasure in announcing that in the King’s first New Year Honours List, our Operations Manager Denis Brophy has been awarded an MBE for Services to the RNLI and Maritime Safety.
Denis began his service, as a shore helper as they were known then, in 1967. During his time at the station he has held the roles of D Class crew and helm, emergency mechanic, second coxswain and coxswain of the Rother Class lifeboat Hampshire Rose until the boat was withdrawn from service in 1990, Atlantic senior helm, Deputy Launch Authority and now Lifeboat Operations manager, a post he has held since 2001. During his 55 years of service Walmer lifeboat has been involved in 1,257 launches, aided 1,429 people and saved 313 lives.
Speaking after hearing about the award Denis said, ‘As you can image this is a great shock and very unexpected. I am both very moved, humbled and surprised that the RNLI has considered me worthy for such an honour. All I have ever done is to try and do my best for Walmer lifeboat and the Institution. To see the station thrive and everyone there develop in their roles has been reward in itself for me. However, I am extremely grateful to the people who put me forward to be considered for this award and those who put together the evidence for the citation. It is a true honour to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Walmer Lifeboat Station both past and present.’

30/10/2022

Thats the end of another season we are now safety lifted out on to the cove for winter maintenance. Thanks to those that helped with the lift not forgetting Nick Sampson and his giant crane.https://www.facebook.com/Nicksampson1987

29/08/2022

Sorry no trips today or tueday due to it being a bit lively in the mornings.
We decided it was a bit fluffy at the harbour entrance to be sat up on the bow.

21/08/2022

come and join us out on a trip this week sailings sun,tues,wed,fri Trips every 30 mins dogs welcome

14/08/2022

trips all day every 30 mins.

12/08/2022

some views from our outer harbour here in Ilfracombe

12/08/2022

sailings fri and sun

07/08/2022

A great day afloat in the sunshine today. Our next 1/2 trip is on tues evening at 5.15pm to book give us a call on 07818094228. sorry max 12 people per trip. sailings also available on wed call to book.

07/08/2022

A great day out in the sunshine today. Our next 1/2 trips will be tuesday evening starting at 5.15 give us a call on 07818094228 to book your space. Sorry maximun of 12 people per trip.

06/08/2022

Beautiful out in the bristol channel today calm, sunny and plenty of wildlife. we are out again sun 1/2 hour trips all day! Either book at our Ilfracombe Boat Trips kiosk on the pier,push the message button to chat or call 07818094228.

03/08/2022

lovely out at sea today

02/08/2022

Back out on wednesday with 1/2 hour sight seeing trips from 10.15.
Call 07818094228 or go to the 4th kiosk on the pier to book your trip on
"The Hampshire Rose"

30/07/2022

1/2 hour trips this afternoon until 5.45.
We also have 9 seats left to see birdman from the boat. to book come to the last kiosk on the pier message us or give us a ring on 07818094228

21/06/2022

Shiny engines lifted in this week.

27/03/2022

Well thats us safely lifted into the harbour. In a couple if weeks are reconditioned engine will arrive and be installed. We will then be ready to start trips.
This year we will be doing mainly weekend and evening trips but keep an eye on this page for more information
A big thank you to Sparky for filming the lift in dont forget you can keep an eye on the harbour by looking at www.ilfracombewebcam.com

23/02/2022

We have not posted much yet this year But dont worry we will be back doing trips agai this summer.
At the moment the engines and gearbox are out the boat. One engine is having a complete rebuild, the other having been rebuilt before is just having some minor work done and a paint.
Whilst they are out the way some rewiring is planned to the Batteries, Starters and Alternators with some new uprated cable and dials.
Today part of the starboard side deck was lifted to gain access to the top of the fuel tank. This was to allow us to check the pipe work and repaint the tank brackets we uncovered a test plate on the tank which is pictured the tank is now 50 years old!
Later this month we will be anti fouling ready to be lifted in the Harbour at the end of March.

06/11/2021

06/11/2021

29/10/2021

We had our last trip out the harbour for the year this morning.

Now getting the boat ready to lift the boat and both engines out on sunday.
hopefully it wont be to windy for the crane.

11/10/2021

This weekend was a important day in our ownership of the boat. As we were pleased to welcome back onboard Denis Brophy, after 31 years he is enjoying being back in command of The Hampshire Rose. We look forward to seeing him back again next year.

14/08/2021

Good to see her doing trips this weekend

29/07/2021

29/7/21
Storm warning
A large storm is building in the Atlantic that is due to hit our area from 22.00 tonight.
The Storm has been named and a yellow warning is in place for the Ilfracombe area
Stay safe and remember call 999 and ask tor the Coastguard if you need help on the coast