On Monday (16th September) HM Coastguard Margate were tasked by the UK Coastguard along with RNLI Margate Inshore Lifeboat to reports of a person in the water by the Lido, Cliftonville. Arriving on scene Coastguard officers spotted an object in the water and once the lifeboat arrived it was quickly Read more…
Some may argue that visits to the coast or beach during the Autumn is even more pleasurable than the Summer, what with the cooler temperatures, fabulous sky lines, less crowds and also the opening up of beaches that can be explored without worrying about restrictions on dog walking. The Read more…
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 HM Coastguard Teams are regularly called out to rescue dogs that have entered the water for Read more…
Whilst our team are out and about at community events, presentations or conducting pop-up beach safety chats over half the people we speak to don’t know to call the Coastguard for any coastal emergency via ‘999’ or ‘112’ (European emergency number). Contacting another emergency service for a coastal emergency could Read more…
We enjoyed a really fantastic evening chatting to 2433 Ramsgate & Manston Squadron – RAF Air Cadets 438 Thanet Squadron Air Training Corps RAF Air cadets on Friday 8th March about the RNLI and how to stay safe at the coast by following our key safety messages which are: ‘Float Read more…
On 3rd April our team really enjoyed chatting to the great Ramsgate Probus Club at the fabulous RTYC Ramsgate . Covering our key safety messages, the Thanet coastal patrol concept, Swim Safe and the RNLI’s wider drowning preventative/search & rescue work both in the UK, Republic of Ireland and world Read more…
Dodging waves during sunny and calm weather can be great fun. However, on a stormy day just 15cm of water can knock you off your feet quite easily. What seems like fabulous fun to dodge waves that crash over harbour walls or onto a beach can easily lead to disaster Read more…
Broadstairs Water Gala is such a magnificent event showcasing everything that is great about the British seaside including Punch and Judy, Teddy Bear Picnic, Sea Shanties, Walkabout characters to name a few. The programme of events is truly fantastic and is testamont to the hardwork and dedication of the volunteers Read more…
Saturday morning saw our team visit the lovely Margate main sands to chat to visitors about beach and coastal safety. The weather was cloudy to start, but with hopes of an appearance of some sunshine the crowds still flocked to the beach. Several weeks ago two children went missing on Read more…
Many people have been excitedly talking about the SafeTrx Ap, but what does it actually do to help keep you safe? Check out this video: The RYA outlines the key points of SafeTrx as: Monitors your boat journeys and can alert emergency contacts should you fail to arrive on time. Read more…
