RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
All RNLI shops, museums and visitor centres, including the College in Poole, remain closed. Our lifeboat stations remain operational but will not be open to visitors.

Our lifeboats will continue to launch to those in peril at sea. We urge you to follow government instructions. But if you are at the coast, please take extra care and follow our safety advice.

The RNLI’s phased lifeguard service roll out began at the end of May, and the service is continuing to expand to more beaches. Visit our lifeguarded beach page for a list of patrols now on service.

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Our Supporter Experience Team are here to help.
Please call us on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland)
Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm

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Beach safety campaign image by Nigel Millard

Protect your family on the beach

Lifeguards can’t be everywhere this summer – follow the lifesaving safety advice that could save lives.

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RNLI Langland Lifeguards keep a watch over the water

Sunset saviours: The Langland Lifeguards

On the hottest day of 2019, lifeguards at Langland Beach decided to keep watch over the waves hours after their patrol was due to finish. For one swimmer, it was a judgement call that saved her life.

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Henry Blogg legendary lifeboat crew member

Henry Blogg: Legendary lifesaver

A look at the life of Henry Blogg, the most decorated lifesaver in RNLI history

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Surviving the storms

In this extract from the new book Surviving the Storms, Portrush Crew Member Anthony Chambers talks about a search for two missing boys trapped in a cave

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