Freshwater Lifeboat Shop

03/05/2026

As everyone can see the shop is not open at the moment- we are carrying out a major rebuild of the 53 year old boathouse facility which will have hugely improved operational areas and a brand new shop. We hope to have the facility operational for the start of school summer holidays.
We are maintaining an operational rescue service with our D class boat during the build, utilising the old main part of the boathouse which is still in one piece.
Never fear- copious amounts of ice cream, drinks,buckets, spades and books will be back😊
See you at the end of July😊

08/12/2025

Just look at these raffle prizes. Nearly £500 worth of vouchers and other prizes. Dont miss the Santa action on Sunday🎅

30/11/2025

It’s nearly time- are your children getting excited.🎅

Only two weeks to go- If it’s not already get it in your diaries now🎅

Yo Ho Ho - it’s back - Freshwater Independent Lifeboats “Santa at the Gate”. Sunday 14th December 11-3pm. A small free gift for the children, free mince pies for all (thank you Medina Foods) . There is of course a Grand raffle for Santas Treasure Hamper and other prizes, total value over £500. Some amazing vouchers and prizes thanks to our sponsors Red Funnel, The Rock at The Albion, IW Steam Railway, Freshwater Coasteering, Rapanui, TKMaxx, Island Ales, The Entertainer, Coop Funeral Services and Tesco.
Santa says he can’t wait to visit FILB again and he’s so grateful to The Gate for letting him meet the children from the comfort and warmth of the café right next to the Freshwater Bay car park.(PO40 9TT).

Visiting Santa is free- But of course any donation that you would care to make to Freshwater Independent Lifeboat will be very welcome.

29/10/2025

Last few days of the shop for the season. We close on Sunday, 2nd Nov- reopen hopefully next Easter but dates may change if we manage to start the boathouse rebuild.

But it’s not all over for FILB yet this year.
We will have a display at the Colwell Christmas market on Friday Nov 28th then at Tesco on 6th Dec and the following week, Sunday 14th Dec is the Santas Grotto. You don’t want your little ones to miss that, put the date in your diary.

Thank you for your custom this year.

11/10/2025

Can you help with the boathouse rebuild project by buying a brick? See below for the details. Of course you can buy as many bricks as you like. Our initial target is 500 bricks.
Thank you.

Help Josh Macgregor raise money to support Freshwater Independent Lifeboat

21/08/2025

Always a popular event in the Bay😊

It’s time for the annual Churches Together West Wight “Songs of Praise” this Sunday on our hard standing. 3.30 start. Bring a chair😊

12/08/2025

Morning all,
We’re on the lookout for more books for the shop, particularly paperbacks and childrens books. Please let us know if you have any, you can drop them at the shop any day from 1030- 4.30.
No very large books though- thank you.

02/08/2025

Wow- an amazing £500 cash prize in the raffle- you really need to be there👍

Day At The Bay 2025 🏴‍☠️ 🦜 Just 2 weeks to go, families and little pirates! 🏖️

The countdown is on for A Day at the Bay 2025, our epic pirate-themed open day hosted by Freshwater Independent Lifeboat — happening Saturday 16th August!

🌟 What’s on throughout the day:

🚤 Lifeboats on display & meet-the-crew moments

🎶 Live music, seaside snacks & local stalls

🎭 Endless entertainment for all ages

👒 Pirate fancy dress – we want to see your best swashbuckling style!

🎟️ PLUS our grand raffle is making waves — Prizes include a whopping £500 cash prize, and there’s still more to come!

Join us for a brilliant day by the sea, full of fun and fundraising for the amazing volunteers who keep our waters safe.

📍 Freshwater Bay 🗓️ Saturday 16th August