RNLI lifeguards start daily beach patrols in East Lindsey

Between 10am and 6pm daily, the lifeguards will patrol Skegness and Mablethorpe beaches from the second last weekend in May.

Then, from 11 July, the beach at Sutton-on-Sea will also join the lifeguard patrol service. Daily beach patrols will then remain in place across the three East Lindsey beaches until Sunday 6 September.

The lifeguarding team in the North and East have been working hard to complete vital training and are looking forward to returning to the beaches full time.

RNLI Lead Lifeguard Supervisor, Ted Morgan said: ‘After completing their pre‑season training, our lifeguards are ready and excited to return to the beach. This year marks 25 years of the RNLI lifeguard service, and we’re encouraging everyone to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags so they can enjoy the coast safely.’

Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of East Lindsey District Council, said: ‘The lifeguarded beaches at Skegness, Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea provide reassurance and safety for the thousands of visitors who flock to the Lincolnshire coast and our Blue Flag beaches each summer. The Council is pleased to once again support the RNLI and the vital work they do in ensuring our main beaches are patrolled during the busiest times of the season.'

‘As well as keeping a watchful eye on the water, RNLI lifeguards offer valuable safety advice to visitors. Choosing a lifeguarded beach and following their guidance is the safest way to enjoy a day by the sea.’

He added: ‘I would like to wish the RNLI lifeguards all the best for the forthcoming summer season and thank them for the invaluable service they provide along the Lincolnshire coast.’

When visiting the beach this summer remember:

· Visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.

· Keep a close eye on your family - on the beach and in the water - don't allow your family to swim alone.

· If you fall into the water unexpectedly, FLOAT TO LIVE. Find out how here: Float To Live – What To Do In An Emergency – RNLI

To learn more about RNLI lifeguarded beaches visit: RNLI Lifeguards In The UK And Channel Islands

Notes to editors

· As RNLI lifeguards need to be physically on the beach during the patrolled hours, ready to respond to emergencies and prevent accidents, the RNLI can’t rely on volunteers to provide this cover seven days a week.

· Local authorities part fund the RNLI’s costs, which helps meet the cost of lifeguard wages.

· Throughout 2026, the RNLI is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the lifeguarding service.

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Key facts about the RNLI

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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