RNLI Lifeguards 25th Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of RNLI lifeguards patrolling beaches, sharing safety advice, and saving lives.
What is the RNLI lifeguards 25th anniversary?
RNLI lifeguards have been patrolling beaches across the UK and Channel Islands since 2001. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of those first patrols, there will be a range of events and activities to help celebrate the countless lives saved through prevention, intervention and rescue.
What is the RNLI lifeguard service?
In their 25th year, the RNLI’s lifeguards patrol more than 245 beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. Trained to keep you and your loved ones safe, lifeguards share safety advice, alert people to dangers and rescue those in danger of drowning. So, if you’re heading to a beach, choose a lifeguarded one.
333,000+ Incidents
440,000+ people aided
48M+ preventative actions
2,000+ Lives saved
What events are taking place?
To celebrate the anniversary, the RNLI are putting on a whole host of different events. From exhibitions to competitions, there’s all sorts for you to attend. Click on the link below to see what events are happening near you.
WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: An RNLI podcast
Join us across five episodes as we learn more about what it’s like being an RNLI lifeguard. Plus, you’ll hear from people whose lives have been saved. You can find the podcast on your streaming platform of choice, or use the link below to listen on our website.