From beach safety and prevention to rescuing those in trouble, find out how RNLI lifeguards keep beaches around the UK safe.
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Lifeguards and beaches
Our lifeguards patrol beaches across the UK and Channel Islands. Find out more about this lifesaving service.
We will deliver our usual lifeguard service across the UK and Channel Islands in a standard phased approach. The first set of beaches will go on service at the start of the Easter holidays with the number of beaches increasing throughout the season until the peak school summer holidays when over 240 are reached.
Able to swim 200m in under 3½ minutes, run 200m on sand in under 40 seconds and trained in lifesaving and casualty care, our lifeguards are always ready to help those in trouble
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Meet our lifesaving lifeguards and hear more about what it takes to be a lifeguard, what the job involves and rescues they’ve been involved in
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RNLI lifeguards patrol selected beaches in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Jersey. Stay safe - choose a lifeguarded beach.
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