Do you live or work near to the coast? Want to help the RNLI with coastal safety? Do you live or work near to the coast? If so you could be involved with the RNLI in producing innovative Water Safety Sand Signage. When will you be asked to do this? Read more…
How Can You Help The RNLI – Help You? – RNLI Local Ambassador Scheme The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) relies on help and commitment from members of the public in numerous ways:Â donating money, giving up their free time to volunteer in souvenir shops, fundraising projects, crewing lifeboats, lifeboat Read more…
How To Get Ready For The Easing Of Lockdown Restrictions – Water Users Guide You will have no doubt be aware of the the governments recent announcement of their roadmap for the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions across England and the respective government announcements for Scotland, Northern Ireland Read more…
PADDLE BOARDING – How to have a fun, but safe time! Paddle Boarding or SUP, has really caught on in recent years, seeing a real growth whether it’s on a solid paddleboard or an inflatable one. The SUP’ing is an excellent way to improve your fitness, including your core strength. Read more…
Why Should You Carry A VHF Radio – If You Are A Kayaker, Sailor, Paddle Boarder, Personal Water Craft user or Off-Shore Fishermen Regularly at community events our team are asked why should you carry a VHF radio if you are a kayaker, dingy sailor, paddle boarder, personal water craft Read more…
How to have a fabulous, but safe time at the coast with your dog There is nothing better than enjoying a lovely walk with your dog at the coast taking in sea air, grabbing some exercise and enjoying time with your friends and family. However, lifeboat crews and Coastguard Rescue Read more…
OUT FOR A COASTAL OR BEACH WALK DURING HALF-TERM? – LEARN HOW TO BE COAST SAFE! The Isle of Thanet coast has some of the most beautiful beaches and coastline in the UK which draws visitors at all times of the year (nineteen miles of coastline in fact). Exploring the Read more…
High and Low Tide Explained – by Ian Lockyer Although we give out a lot of advice about how to check for tide times, we still get a lot of enquiries about the fundamental issue of ‘what is a High and Low tide’.  Here we try to explain this a Read more…
Bird Watching or Birding At The Coast – How To Stay Safe Close To Open Water Bird watching or birding I am sure you will agree can be an absolutely fabulous hobby. Certainly during lockdown those enjoying bird watching have increased due to the uplifting role it can play by Read more…
Know Who To Call If You Spot Washed Up Military Ordnance or Discarded Pyrotechnics At The Coast Our team are regularly asked at events who to call in the event of someone finding legacy military ordnance or a marine pyrotechnic (flare) on the beach or in the sea. Amongst some Read more…
