RNLI lifeguarded beaches in Tyne and Wear prepare to end peak season patrols
As the summer draws to a close and schools return, this Sunday (7 September) marks the end of RNLI lifeguards' peak season in the Tyne & Wear and Roker
RNLI lifeguards in Tyne & Wear will conclude beach safety patrols until next year and water users are encouraged to follow water safety advise if they wish to visit a beach during offseason, the RNLI urge members of the public to continue to follow their Float to Live advice:
If you find yourself in trouble in the water, remember to...
§ Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
§ Try to relax
§ Control your breathing
§ Use your hands to help you stay afloat
§ Once calm, then try to call for help or swim to safety if you can.
In a coastal emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard or, if you are inland, ask for the Fire and Rescue service.
It has been a busy for the RNLI lifeguard teams in Tyne and Wear, who have been working diligently to keep beachgoers safe throughout the summer. From minor first aids to major incidents, the charities’ lifeguards have dealt with all kinds of scenarios under pressure and have done a remarkable job.
RNLI Lead Lifeguard Supervisor, Sean Mills said: ‘Sunday marks the end of our peak lifeguard season for 2025. I’d like to say a huge thank you to our lifeguards for their hard work over the season, keeping people safe while they enjoy our coast.
‘Our teams have shown immense dedication and skill, responding to numerous incidents and giving care to those who found themselves in difficulty. Throughout the season, the whole team have shown competence, professionalism, and the ability to rise to every challenge, successfully keeping beachgoers safe from situations that can present themselves on our coasts.’
As peak season comes to an end, we will see the conclusion of patrols on Sunday 7 September on several beaches throughout the region:
Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay North , Cullercoats, Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Longsands North, King Edwards Bay, Sandhaven (Centre beach) Sandhaven(Mobray) Seaburn, Cats and Dogs and Roker
RNLI Media contacts For more information, please contact Jess Curtis, RNLI and Regional Engagements North and East, Lifeboat Press Officer at Wells: Tel 07483488243 Email: [email protected] contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
Notes to Editor
For beach safety information and tips, please visit: https://rnli.org/safety/beach-safety
For further information on Float to Live, go to: https://rnli.org/safety/float
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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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