Baton of Hope

We were honoured to carry the Baton of Hope The Jersey Lifeboat Association is proud to have been a part of the Baton of Hope Tour 2025, supporting the vital cause of suicide prevention and mental wellbeing. On Sunday, our inshore lifeboat Albert Pinel took the baton from East Rock Buoy across to Elizabeth Castle, where it was handed over …

King Charles III Coronation Medal

For the first time in the history of the Jersey Lifeboat Association, 14 of our volunteers have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This medal, created to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, is awarded to those who have served the Crown, either directly or indirectly. For the JLA, it represents a historic and formal recognition …

Join us for a Flare Demonstration

We will be holding a live, public demonstration of emergency flares this evening, from 6pm until 7pm, near La Frégate in St Helier. This demonstration is a fantastic opportunity to see how flares are used in maritime emergencies, understand their importance in search and rescue operations, and meet the crew who work tirelessly to keep our waters safe. When: Tuesday, …

Gorey Boat Blessing 2025

Yesterday morning, the Jersey Lifeboat Association took part in the annual Gorey Boat Blessing alongside our fellow search and rescue partners. The event was attended by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Jerry Kydd, and Lady Kydd, with a flypast from Channel Island Air Search marking the occasion. Clergy and representatives from Gorey Church, St Martin’s Catholic Church, St Martin’s …

La Rocque Boat Blessing

Sunday afternoon saw Albert Pinel take part in the Sea Sunday and Blessing of the Boats at La Rocque, alongside other SAR assets, the Mission to Seafarers, and local community members. Hosted by St Peter La Rocque Church, the service was a thoughtful opportunity to reflect on those who work and travel on the sea. Thank you to everyone who …

Bonne Nuit Boat Blessing 2025

The Jersey Lifeboat Association was honoured to be invited to yesterday morning’s Sea Sunday and Blessing of the Boats at Bonne Nuit Harbour. The short and meaningful service was led by Reverend Beverley Sproats of St John’s Parish Church. Following the ceremony, Reverend Sproats blessed the JLA’s inshore lifeboat Albert Pinel, before boarding St Catherine’s Lifeboat to carry out the …

Join our Silent Auction

We’re excited to invite you to our Silent Auction! Bid on amazing items, experiences, and more – all while supporting a great cause. Every bid helps keep our lifeboats running, ensuring that we continue to be there for those in need at sea. When: Auction open until 30th November 2024 Where: Click here to join our auction Don’t miss out …

Notice of 2024 AGM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of The Jersey Lifeboat Association will be held at Trinity Parish Hall, La Rue du Presbytère, Trinity, JE3 5JB at 19:30 on 18th December 2024 to transact the following business: Agenda 1. Apologies. 2. Adoption of 2023 minutes. 3. Chairman’s report. 4. Treasurer’s report. 5. Acceptance of retirement council members …

Sponsored Parachute Jump

A big thank you to our volunteers, Carla and Brandon, who recently took on the challenge of a skydive to raise funds for JLA. Their dedication and bravery have made a real difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Every bit of support helps us continue our work, and we’re proud to have such committed individuals on our team. Well …

Boat Blessing 2024

Our crew were suited and booted to attend the Gorey Boat Blessing yesterday. Sir Max Aitken III and Albert Pinel left the harbour in St Helier and arrived in Gorey at 10:30am. We thoroughly enjoyed the fly past from Channel Islands Air Search. As the blessing of the boats and the service of remembrance commenced, we were humbled by the …