RNLI launched 422 times along Yorkshire coast in 2025, saving 13 lives, according to new data
The number of RNLI call-outs along the Yorkshire coast has been revealed as the organisation once again calls on people to help out by supporting the Mayday Mile fundraising challenge.
New stats released by the RNLI show that lifeboat crews launched 422 times along the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coast in 2025.
The 12 lifeboat stations saved 13 lives and aided a further 272 people along the coast between Redcar and Skegness.
Among the busiest stations was Scarborough RNLI which launched 59 times and aided 32 people.
Whitby RNLI launched 42 times, aided 34 people and saved one life while Bridlington launched over 26 times last year, going to the aid of 30 people and saving one life.
In addition to saving lives, the RNLI launches to save animals and prevent animal owners from putting themselves at risk.
The RNLI data shows the high demand on lifeboat crews across the charity’s stations along the coasts.
In summer periods it also provided lifeguards along popular beaches to ensure the safety of the public.
In total across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands the RNLI last launched 9,058 times in 2025, helped 8,290 people and saved 272 lives.
Head of RNLI North and East region Rebecca Felton said: ‘Every year the RNLI performs a vital role in keeping the coast safe – and last year was no different.
"We are proud to have been able to help this many people and save lives.
‘But none of this would exist without the incredible support we receive from the public.
"The RNLI is primarily a voluntary organisation and it is only with the generous donations from the public that we are able to keep this work going.
‘‘Taking part in the Mayday Mile helps ensure our lifeboat crews can continue to reach people when it matters most.”
Whether you choose to walk, jog, hop or skip, a mile every day in May will help raise vital funds for RNLI lifesavers, so that they can continue to keep people safe at sea.
Visit RNLI.org/supportMayday to sign up for the Mayday Mile, or to make a donation in support of the RNLI’s lifesavers.