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…
Have you heard of ‘What 3 Words‘? You may have already downloaded the app? Emergency Service personnel around the country are raving about how important and vital this app is. But, what exactly is it? Using three-word addresses it gives callers a simplified method to describe exactly where assistance is 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…
This weekend (31st Aug and 1st Sept) sees the last two days that lifeguards will be patrolling Thanet’s beaches before they shut down for the winter period. If you are thinking of making the most of the last weekend before the children go back to school or perhaps grabbing that Read more…
Swim Safe has been taking place at Margate main sands since July every Monday and Friday and has proved highly popular. On Friday (23rd August) our team popped down to support the programme and also to chat to other beach visitors about key water safety messages ahead of the bank Read more…
Simple Safety Advice – will help keep you safe Looking at the Bank holiday weather forecast it does appear that we are expecting some better weather and higher temperatures. Hurrah! If you are planning to head to the coast or perhaps you are already enjoying your Summer break away, the Read more…
We have seen Kayaking grow in popularity in recent years either out at the coast or on our fabulous inland water ways. There is nothing like getting out on the water in a kayak and it is absolutely great fun. However, the number of incidents requiring help from search and Read more…
Sunday (18th August) saw our team turn out to support the Margate Blue Light Community Day, held for the third year at Margate Lifeboat Station. This annual event involves a wide range of emergency services and community groups joining together to show case their roles and functions to members of Read more…
Don’t Drink and Drown Campaign Our team are again supporting the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS UK) Don’t Drink and Drown Campaign which takes place between 12th – 19th September. This is a national campaign that warns drinkers to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence Read more…
