The Kent coast has some of the most beautiful beaches and coastline in the UK which draws visitors at all times of the year. Exploring the coastline on foot is an excellent way of enjoying valuable time with family and friends, whilst grabbing fresh air, exercise and at the same Read more…
You may have heard of our Community Safety Team through our social media channels or face-to-face at local community events. Incase you weren’t aware of our team’s work this blog is designed to increase your awareness of what we do to prevent drownings and other water safety incidents. The Read more…
There is alot talked about rip currents, some of which is inaccurate. This blog is designed to dispel some of the myths. Definition of Rip Currents Waves that break on beaches create currents in the surf zone. The surf zone is defined as the region between the shoreline and the Read more…
Knowing what to do in the event of seeing someone in difficulty in the water could help save someone’s life. The majority of people will not just stand and watch someone in difficulty in the water. However, if your instinct is to jump in and attempt a rescue this could 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…
On Saturday (29th June), we enjoyed a catch-up with members of the Margate HM Coastguard Team and the RNLI Lifeguards who were attending an induction workshop so that they are operationally ready for the forthcoming season. Which if last Summer was anything to go by could be very ‘high tempo’. Read more…
The Water Savvy Day is held yearly at Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, Kent. It is organised jointly by Kent Fire and Rescue Service; and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The aim of this free fun day is to learn about how to stay safe around water. Our team thoroughly enjoyed Read more…
It was fabulous to wish Happy Fathers Day to all the dad’s on our Community Safety Team on Sunday 16th June. Hope you had a terrific day! Members of our team talking to a boat owner at Ramsgate Harbour whilst checking lifejackets
On Friday morning (14th June) Margate Inshore Lifeboat was requested to launch by the UK Coastguard to a person reported in the water at Botany Bay, after entering to try and rescue their dog who had got into difficulty in the sea. The lifeboat launch was cancelled when the UK Read more…
Members of the Swim Safe Team in 2018 Today, we are hugely excited to announce that the public Swim Safe dates have been released for Margate. Incase you haven’t come across Swim Safe before, these are jointly run swimming lessons by the RNLI and Swim England during the school Summer Read more…
