The RNLI aims to reach any casualty up to 50 miles (80 km) from its stations, and within two hours in good weather.
To do this the Severn-class lifeboat at Weymouth has an operating range of 250 nautical miles (460 km) and a top speed of 25 knots (46 km/h).
Adjacent lifeboats are stationed at Swanage to the east, and Exmouth to the west.
There is also an ILB at Lyme Regis between Weymouth and Exmouth.
The RNLI aims to reach any casualty up to 50 miles (80 km) from its stations, and within two hours in good weather. To do this the Severn-class lifeboat at Weymouth has an operating range of 250 nautical miles (460 km) and a top speed of 25 knots (46 km/h). Adjacent lifeboats are stationed at Swanage to the east, and Exmouth to the west. There is also an ILB at Lyme Regis between Weymouth and Exmouth.
Weymouth Lifeboat Station