Kyle Lifeboat Rnli

Come along to the annual Light Up the Highlands Christmas Carol event which is taking place on Monday 3rd December at Kyle Lifeboat Station starting at 7pm. Kyle Primary Pupils will be singing Carols and tea & coffee will be served after the lighting of the tree.. There is still time to do a dedication online or by filling in a form on the night.

Yesterday afternoon one of our crew, Emma, sat and passed the assessments required to become one of the newest helms of the Kyle lifeboat "Spirit of Fred. Olsen", making her the first woman to have this role in the Station's history!
Although there have been a number of female crew members in the past, Emma has become the first to sit and pass her helm assessments, which now enables her to command the lifeboat. Emma, 31, a graphic designer and picture framer, has been a part... of the Kyle lifeboat crew for the past 5 years, and has been working towards qualifying to become a helm for the past year.
Speaking of the achievement, Lifeboat Operations Manager Sandy Murray said “It is an historic day for our lifeboat station, as Emma has become the first woman to hold the position of helm since the station was started almost 30 years ago. Emma has been a dedicated volunteer with us for a number of years, and this was the natural evolution for her. Everyone at the station would like to congratulate both Emma, and fellow crew member Andrew MacDonald, who also qualified yesterday.”
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Come along to meet Santa and his Elves.. Post your letter, have a cup of tea or coffee and a yummy cake or two.. Visit the RNLI Souvenir Team who will be there with Christmas cards, calendars, diaries and lots of ideas for stocking fillers and presents…

Thank you to Kyle Primary P1-4 class for taking the time to visit Kyle Lifeboat station as part of their project. Which is all about people who help us, we hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we did.They kept crew members Kelly, Ewen and Emma busy with their questions.

Update on yesterdays shout:
Kyle lifeboat launched at 4.30pm and made best speed towards the Kylerhea narrows, where the ‘Glenachulish’ had ran aground on the pier at Kylerhea. Kyle lifeboat arrived on scene at 4:40pm, and found the ferry had ran aground as the vehicles were being offloaded, leaving 1 vehicle stranded on the deck.
The lifeboat and 2 passing working vessels, the ‘Beinn Fhada’ and ‘Annie E’ attached a tow to the ferry and tried to free her before the tide drop...ped too far, however the attempt was unsuccessful. Mallaig lifeboat then arrived on scene at 5:15pm, but as the tide had dropped substantially, it was decided it was safer to leave the ferry aground on the pier until the tide began to flood again in a few hours.
Both lifeboats stayed on scene to oversee and monitor the situation until the tide was high enough to attempt to float the ferry free approximately 5 hours later. At 9.20pm, the tide had risen enough, and the lifeboats managed to get the ferry free of the pier.
Kyle lifeboat departed the scene at 9:45pm, and was refuelled and made ready for service by 10:10pm.
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Big thanks to Gayle Morison who organised a Schools competition for us. We had nearly 300 pendants beautifully decorated and on display at our Maritime Day. Thanks to Glenelg, Loch Duich, Auchtertyre, Kyle, Kyleakin, Broadford and Sleat Primary Schools for taking part. A few of the winning entries below and a couple of photos of them on display.

The Crew & Fundraisers would like to thank everybody for making our Maritime day this year such a success.�Thanks to Elaine & Heather on Teas, Sandra, Drew & Campbell on Burgers. Our shop team on home baking & lifeboat gifts. Gloria & Emmilotta on face painting, Margaret from Buth Bheag the wee seafood bar & deli. Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band who got the day started for us.. Fergussons Transport, Kyle & Portree Coastguard, Kyle Police, Kyle Fire Crew Fundraising, Stormy Stan of... the Hebrides and North-West of Scotland Great to see Am-bata traditional boatbuilding & repair joining us for the first time this year, Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust and Kyle Community Pontoons. Great to have Kenny and his sea safety tent with us again. Qinetiq staff were kept busy ashore and aboard Quasser and for organising for RNMB Hussar to come round for folk to see. Thanks also to Tommo & Donald from Kyle Harbour for all their help before and on the day. A massive thanks to South Skye and Lochalsh Kayak Club, Frank, Alex & their crew they have supported us from the beginning and are always very popular and very patient with everyone. Great to see RNLI Portree back up to join us this year.. It was good to see Stornoway Coastguard Helicopter demonstrating how they winch people up and down to the moving lifeboat. Thanks to Donald Matheson for coming along to demonstrate net mending.. Everyone who went on board the UK's Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) 'Ievoli Black' was raving about it, many thanks to all their crew for their hospitality and pizza.. A big thanks also to everyone who donated prizes to the raffle and also to everyone who bought tickets … Thank you to everyone who come down to join in the fun and support us..
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Helicopter exercise with Kyle lifeboat at Kyle RNLI Maritime Day..

The tractor pull has proved to be a popular event.. Thanks to Portree RNLI, Skye and Kyle Coast Guards, Teauchter Tractor pullers, Kyle fire crew, Plockton High school staff & parents and Fergusson’s past & present.. Kyle RNLI are still the current Champs.

Stormy Stan had a busy day at Kyle RNLI Maritime Day.. Stormy Stan of the Hebrides and North-West of Scotland

If you are feeling weary today have a seat on our lovely bench that is in memory of two of our crew.

Just about ready.

Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) 'Ievoli Black' has arrived at Kyle Pier. The lifeboat crew were putting up the bunting and giving the boat and tractor a wash tonight.. Lots to see tomorrow. Have a shot of Kayaking, Visit Am-bata traditional boatbuilding & repair and see one of their boats at the Pontoons also at the pontoons will be Kyle & Portree lifeboats, Quasser and their ROV and the RNMB Hussar. Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust, RNLI Sea safety, Life jacket checks, fantastic raffle with loads of prizes.. Remember to get your teams together for the tractor pull. So many things to see and do.. See you all at Noon tomorrow when Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band will open the day..

Buth Bheag the wee seafood bar & deli will be joining us tomorrow.. Make sure you visit for some delicious soup and ice-cream. The tea ladies are always busy but happy to chat and the burger gang will keep you all well fed.. There will also be a home baking stall and am sure Pat will have her famous jam on display.. There will be lots of RNLI Souvenirs on sale too.

At 9:57am today, our crew were paged by the UK Coastguard, after members of the public raised concerns for a persons welfare. The lifeboat launched and, along with other search and rescue units & nearby vessels, began a systematic search of the area around the Skye Bridge. After a thorough search of the area, a body was recovered. Our thoughts are with the family at this time.

Face painting stall is always very popular.

What a wonderful day, great to be part of community spirit.

Total Dedication :)

They save lives :)

Thanks for coming along and providing rescue cover for us at the Kintail Extreme paragliding event!



Sorry (not sorry) that we didn't get anyone in the water this year! ���

Great day. Can't wait for the next one, for the chance to pull the tractor and to watch the females win the raft race �

What a wonderful day, great to be part of community spirit.

Total Dedication :)

They save lives :)

Thanks for coming along and providing rescue cover for us at the Kintail Extreme paragliding event!



Sorry (not sorry) that we didn't get anyone in the water this year! ���

Great day. Can't wait for the next one, for the chance to pull the tractor and to watch the females win the raft race �

What a wonderful day, great to be part of community spirit.

Total Dedication :)

They save lives :)

Thanks for coming along and providing rescue cover for us at the Kintail Extreme paragliding event!



Sorry (not sorry) that we didn't get anyone in the water this year! ���

Great day. Can't wait for the next one, for the chance to pull the tractor and to watch the females win the raft race �