new caister lifeboat now in service!

 

Designed to save lives in any conditions, our new 14-metre state-of-the-art self-righting Medina Class Lifeboat is a true lifesaver! Equipped with twin Scania D113-077M engines and Hamilton HJ364 water jets for unmatched performance.


The 14m Medina Class Lifeboat has been optimised to provide excellent seakeeping performance in the most extreme conditions whilst providing a steady, dependable platform for rescue operations. 

The self-righting vessel includes All-Salt Shoxs suspension seats for 6 crew and a dedicated stretcher area with unrestricted, level access from the aft deck and with space around the head for treatment. The stem profile of the vessel has been raked to lessen the impact when recovering to a beach in rough conditions.

 

Isn’t there always one you struggle to find a gift for? 

 

Caister Lifeboat comes to the Rescue! 


For a minimum donation fo £25 you can get their name on our new Medina Class Lifeboat which will come into service this year.  We have all seen that Lifeboats are usually named after somebody...

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR NAME ON A LIFEBOAT AS WELL?


It could be: a donors NAME, a NAME in tribute of someone you love, a NAME in memory of someone you've lost.
The list is endless...


For a minimum donation of £25 you could have one of these on the new CVLS 45-01 Lifeboat.


Any payments not made through our website, especially by cheque, will take longer to clear owing to payment methods. Email hello@caisterlifeboat.org.uk if you have any questions.


Anyone who has already completed their application - you should be receiving your certificate by email shortly. If you did not give your contact details in full, this may take longer for us to do. 


 

Keep The Boat Afloat

CAISTER MEN NEVER TURN BACK!

Caister Lifeboat has been saving lives at sea since 1791. Completely independent, we depend entirely on public donations to help us provide safety and rescue services to the countless vessels, crews and beach visitors to this area of the East Coast. Scroll down to discover more about our vessels, crew, museum, latest news and rescues. 

make a donation

 

All our Members are Volunteers who give their time freely so all money raised supports life saving operations.

Please click on one of the charity platforms below to give online.

 

Keep The Boat Afloat

EXPLORE CAISTER LIFEBOATS


From the 37 knot water-jet propelled Bernard Matthews II to the Fred Dyble ILB, Caister Lifeboat is equipped to handle nearly every emergency at sea. 


Read about all our latest news and forthcoming events, including fund raising campaigns, equipment upgrades, training and public events throughout the Caister area. 

MOST RECENT SHOUT

by Bradley Goodin 18 January 2026
Caister-On-Sea - 14/01/2026
by Bradley Goodin 18 January 2026
Caister-On-Sea - 14/01/2026
2

Lifeboats

21

Volunteer Crew

392

Lives Saved

£250k

Annual Costs

by Bradley Goodin 20 May 2026
Join us for our Table Top Sale at Caister Lifeboat — a community event full of preloved finds, bargains and friendly faces , all while helping support our fundraising efforts. Due to high demand, this year’s event is bigger and better , with both indoor and outdoor spaces available , giving even more room to browse, buy and discover hidden treasures. Whether you’re looking for a bargain, hoping to clear some space at home, or simply fancy a browse and supporting a local cause, everyone is welcome. Event Details 📅 Sunday 28th June 🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm 📍 Caister Lifeboat Station Skippers Walk Caister-on-Sea Great Yarmouth NR30 5DJ Interested in booking a space or want more information? Please contact Lizzie Thurlow at: ✉️ lizzie.thurlow@caisterlifeboat.org.uk  Come along, grab a bargain and support Caister Lifeboat — we’d love to see you there. Registered Charity No. 262126
by Bradley Goodin 20 March 2026
caister lifeboat day
20 March 2026
Caister lifeboat beach bbq