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Today @mrjordanwylie MBE joined us at @thewave to launch our Float to Live campaign.

In 2024, there were 193 accidental drownings fatalities in the UK, 84% of which were male.

As an advocate for outdoor adventure, Jordan Wylie MBE joined us to learn and demonstrate our lifesaving skill.

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, Float to Live.
• Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
• Relax and try to breathe normally
• Move your hands and feet to help you stay afloat
• It’s fine if your legs sink, we all float differently
• Practise floating in a local pool if you can

Share our lifesaving message and you too could be a lifesaver 💙

#RNLI #FloatToLive #WaterSafety

This year marks 25 years of our lifeguards making your seaside safer 🏖️

Since 2001, our lifeguards have saved more than 2,000 lives and prevented countless tragedies in and near the water.

Heading into their 25th summer, our lifeguards now patrol more than 245 beaches around the UK and Channel Islands, continuing to save more lives by sharing important safety advice to beachgoers and rescuing people in danger.

No two beaches are the same. Their terrain, their hazards, and their visitors are all different, but one thing they all have in common is that when the lifeguards’ flag is flying, they are safer.

To celebrate this amazing milestone anniversary and our people, we have lots of exciting things to share over the next few months, so keep your eyes peeled!

This is all made possible thanks to our partner beach and landowners, local authorities, lifesaving clubs, emergency service colleagues and our wonderful supporters. Thank you 💙

Find out more about our lifeguards and beaches via the link in our bio.

[Visual description: A compilation video, showing our lifeguards in action. From close-up portrait shots near the sea, to lifeguards on rescue boards, rescue footage of a person in the water, lifeguards speaking to the public and drone shots of UK beaches. Archive images from the early 2000s of lifeguards on beaches are also shown.]

#RNLI #RNLILifeguards25Years #Lifeguards #BeachSafety #WaterSafety

In May 1940, a call was made to send small vessels to Dunkirk to rescue 340,000 troops. Amongst hundreds of others, we sent 19 of our lifeboats across the English Channel - two crewed by our volunteers from @rnlimargate and Ramsgate RNLI, and 17 crewed by the @royalnavy.

To mark the anniversary of this incredible act of bravery, we are looking back at our historic Dunkirk pictures through a colourised lens 💙

The first image shows the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching down the slipway at @poolelifeboats. The was one of the first of the lifeboats to reach the beaches of Dunkirk.

Pictured in image two is Coxswain Edward Drake Parker (fifth from the left) with his crew at @rnlimargate standing in front of the Lord Southborough lifeboat, which made the journey to Dunkirk in 1940.

And the final image shows the Margate RNLI crew on board the Lord Southborough, out at sea.

The original black and white images have been cleaned and colourised using digital technology, with hours spent on the detail and research to ensure they truly represent those who risked their lives to save others.

Tell us your favourite image 👇

[Visual description: Image one - Two images of the same photo, showing the exterior of Poole RNLI’s old lifeboat station with the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image two - Two images of the same photo, which shows the 1940 Margate lifeboat crew standing in front of the lifeboat house with the lifeboat behind them. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image three - Two images of the same photo, showing the Margate crew on the lifeboat that went to Dunkirk. The bottom photo is the original in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised.]

#RNLI #Dunkirk #OperationDynamo #SecondWorldWar #WorldWarII

In May 1940, a call was made to send small vessels to Dunkirk to rescue 340,000 troops. Amongst hundreds of others, we sent 19 of our lifeboats across the English Channel - two crewed by our volunteers from @rnlimargate and Ramsgate RNLI, and 17 crewed by the @royalnavy.

To mark the anniversary of this incredible act of bravery, we are looking back at our historic Dunkirk pictures through a colourised lens 💙

The first image shows the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching down the slipway at @poolelifeboats. The was one of the first of the lifeboats to reach the beaches of Dunkirk.

Pictured in image two is Coxswain Edward Drake Parker (fifth from the left) with his crew at @rnlimargate standing in front of the Lord Southborough lifeboat, which made the journey to Dunkirk in 1940.

And the final image shows the Margate RNLI crew on board the Lord Southborough, out at sea.

The original black and white images have been cleaned and colourised using digital technology, with hours spent on the detail and research to ensure they truly represent those who risked their lives to save others.

Tell us your favourite image 👇

[Visual description: Image one - Two images of the same photo, showing the exterior of Poole RNLI’s old lifeboat station with the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image two - Two images of the same photo, which shows the 1940 Margate lifeboat crew standing in front of the lifeboat house with the lifeboat behind them. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image three - Two images of the same photo, showing the Margate crew on the lifeboat that went to Dunkirk. The bottom photo is the original in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised.]

#RNLI #Dunkirk #OperationDynamo #SecondWorldWar #WorldWarII

In May 1940, a call was made to send small vessels to Dunkirk to rescue 340,000 troops. Amongst hundreds of others, we sent 19 of our lifeboats across the English Channel - two crewed by our volunteers from @rnlimargate and Ramsgate RNLI, and 17 crewed by the @royalnavy.

To mark the anniversary of this incredible act of bravery, we are looking back at our historic Dunkirk pictures through a colourised lens 💙

The first image shows the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching down the slipway at @poolelifeboats. The was one of the first of the lifeboats to reach the beaches of Dunkirk.

Pictured in image two is Coxswain Edward Drake Parker (fifth from the left) with his crew at @rnlimargate standing in front of the Lord Southborough lifeboat, which made the journey to Dunkirk in 1940.

And the final image shows the Margate RNLI crew on board the Lord Southborough, out at sea.

The original black and white images have been cleaned and colourised using digital technology, with hours spent on the detail and research to ensure they truly represent those who risked their lives to save others.

Tell us your favourite image 👇

[Visual description: Image one - Two images of the same photo, showing the exterior of Poole RNLI’s old lifeboat station with the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image two - Two images of the same photo, which shows the 1940 Margate lifeboat crew standing in front of the lifeboat house with the lifeboat behind them. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image three - Two images of the same photo, showing the Margate crew on the lifeboat that went to Dunkirk. The bottom photo is the original in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised.]

#RNLI #Dunkirk #OperationDynamo #SecondWorldWar #WorldWarII

We wish we could relive Pwllheli Lifeboat Station’s Mayday Yellow Welly Parade over and over! It was so great to see @keithbrymerjones and @marjhookhatchet enjoying the fun with us.

Thank you to everyone who turned out and for every single donation made in support of Mayday! 💛

Drone 📸: Dion Rennie Dobson

[Visual description: A long line of people dressed in lifeboat crew kit and yellow clothes and wellies walk in a parade down the street alongside a harbour. Then we have a montage of the people, from a dancing man in bright pink clothes on a lifeboat and the crowd below dancing with him, to RNLI cupcakes, a Stormy Stan quiz, people playing guitars and singing into a microphone and crowds of people in the street. A slow pan of a Shannon lifeboat on the SLARS and out over the sea.]

#RNLI #MaydayMile #Fundraiser #Mayday #Pwllheli

It’s hot out there! Here’s some advice our lifeguards would like you to hear if you’re heading to the coast this half term 📢

If you can, visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. Our lifeguards place them in the safest area of the beach.

Although the air is warm, the sea is still cold. Enter the water slowly and take your time to acclimatise.

If you get into trouble in the water, remember #FloatToLive
- Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
- Relax and try to breathe normally
- Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
- It’s OK if your legs sink, we all float differently
- Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety.
 
If you see anyone in difficulty at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

Enjoy and stay safe 🥵

[Visual description: A lifeguard wearing a yellow top and red shorts talks to the camera at a beach. People can be seen in the sea in the background, the sky is blue and the sun is shining. Other lifeguards are captured in the background patrolling with rescue tubes.]
 
#RNLI #HalfTerm #Heatwave #Beach

Hey, you! Yes, you.

If you’ve got time to scroll, you’ve got time to learn this lifesaving skill.

This weekend, the air temperature is rising, but the sea is still cold. Listen to lifeguard Luke’s advice, it could save yours or someone else’s life.

Float to Live.

#RNLI #FloatToLive #WaterSafety

[Visual description: An RNLI lifeguard falls into water wearing a yellow top and red shorts. When he hits the water and resurfaces he floats on his back. The video cuts to drone shots of a male and female lifeguard showing how to Float to Live on their backs from various angles.]

With temperatures set to rise this bank holiday, if you are planning a trip to the beach to make the most of the weather we’re encouraging you to be #WeatherReady and follow the advice from our friends @rnli

Although air temperatures will be warming up, the water temperatures around the UK can still be cold at this time of year. If possible head to a lifeguarded beach and if you are planning a swim, stay between the red and yellow flags.

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water remember #FloatToLive

More water safety advice can be found on the RNLI website.

With temperatures set to rise this bank holiday, if you are planning a trip to the beach to make the most of the weather we’re encouraging you to be #WeatherReady and follow the advice from our friends @rnli

Although air temperatures will be warming up, the water temperatures around the UK can still be cold at this time of year. If possible head to a lifeguarded beach and if you are planning a swim, stay between the red and yellow flags.

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water remember #FloatToLive

More water safety advice can be found on the RNLI website.

With temperatures set to rise this bank holiday, if you are planning a trip to the beach to make the most of the weather we’re encouraging you to be #WeatherReady and follow the advice from our friends @rnli

Although air temperatures will be warming up, the water temperatures around the UK can still be cold at this time of year. If possible head to a lifeguarded beach and if you are planning a swim, stay between the red and yellow flags.

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water remember #FloatToLive

More water safety advice can be found on the RNLI website.

Our incredible volunteers at @rnli_ilfracombe rescued a stranded dog in some pretty challenging conditions after she fell from a cliff path.

Spooked by another dog, Bailey slipped her collar and fell onto rocks that were completely inaccessible by land. A shore-based @maritimecoastguard rescue team and our volunteer crew were soon on scene.

In rough seas, our crew expertly manoeuvred their D class lifeboat as close as possible to the rocks before securing the stranded dog.

She was then reunited with her very relieved owner, who later sent a message to say: 'We can't thank you enough for saving our beloved dog. She's fine - subdued and exhausted but not so much that she couldn't manage some toast in a restaurant.'

We know how much your pets mean to you but please never put yourself in danger by going in after them.If your dog gets into trouble at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. Let us come to you 💙

A huge thank you to our supporters for helping us to save every one, including dogs 🐾

📹: Paul Craddock

[Visual description: Video footage of RNLI volunteer crew in a D class inshore lifeboat rescuing a black Labrador from the sea below a coastal path from the perspective of an onlooker from the cliff top. A crew member wearing a yellow and black drysuit is in the water and swims with the dog, back to the lifeboat.]

#CoastalSafety #DogSafety #RNLIRescue #RNLIVolunteer #DogRescue

From every corner, for every cause.

Today marks the start of #NationalVolunteeringWeek in Ireland, and we wanted to say a HUGE thank you to every single person in Ireland who volunteers with us.

It’s because of you we can save lives at sea and on inland waters 💙

[Visual description: Courtown RNLI D class lifeboat launches next to a pier in slow motion, making a big splash as it glides through the water.]

#RNLI #Volunteers #CourtownRNLI #NVWIreland

Earlier this month, our volunteer @conwy_lifeboat crew were training to rescue people from the water, when they heard on the radio that perhaps four legs were in danger, not two 🐾

Approaching the scene, they could hear Tina barking at the seagulls from a sandbar she'd become stranded on. Thanks to her high visibility buoyancy jacket, she was easily spotted.

She gave volunteer crew member Billy quite the run around as he attempted to rescue her! Thankfully, she was soon safely aboard their D class lifeboat.

Once on board, Tina was kept warm and returned to her very relieved owner 💙

Remember:
1. Keep dogs on a lead if you are close to cliff edges or fast flowing rivers.
2. If your pet enters the water or gets stuck in the mud, move to a place they can get to safely and call them.
3. Don’t get yourself into danger while trying to rescue a family pet from the water. Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

[Visual description: Image one - two RNLI crew members in their yellow and black drysuits and red life jackets are sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket in between them. Image two - one of the RNLI crew members wearing their kit is sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket and is standing next to the crew member in the lifeboat. Image three - in the distance an RNLI crew member is walking on a sand bar towards Tina the dog with the sea surrounding them. ]

#DogRescue #RNLIRescue #RNLIVolunteer

Earlier this month, our volunteer @conwy_lifeboat crew were training to rescue people from the water, when they heard on the radio that perhaps four legs were in danger, not two 🐾

Approaching the scene, they could hear Tina barking at the seagulls from a sandbar she'd become stranded on. Thanks to her high visibility buoyancy jacket, she was easily spotted.

She gave volunteer crew member Billy quite the run around as he attempted to rescue her! Thankfully, she was soon safely aboard their D class lifeboat.

Once on board, Tina was kept warm and returned to her very relieved owner 💙

Remember:
1. Keep dogs on a lead if you are close to cliff edges or fast flowing rivers.
2. If your pet enters the water or gets stuck in the mud, move to a place they can get to safely and call them.
3. Don’t get yourself into danger while trying to rescue a family pet from the water. Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

[Visual description: Image one - two RNLI crew members in their yellow and black drysuits and red life jackets are sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket in between them. Image two - one of the RNLI crew members wearing their kit is sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket and is standing next to the crew member in the lifeboat. Image three - in the distance an RNLI crew member is walking on a sand bar towards Tina the dog with the sea surrounding them. ]

#DogRescue #RNLIRescue #RNLIVolunteer

Earlier this month, our volunteer @conwy_lifeboat crew were training to rescue people from the water, when they heard on the radio that perhaps four legs were in danger, not two 🐾

Approaching the scene, they could hear Tina barking at the seagulls from a sandbar she'd become stranded on. Thanks to her high visibility buoyancy jacket, she was easily spotted.

She gave volunteer crew member Billy quite the run around as he attempted to rescue her! Thankfully, she was soon safely aboard their D class lifeboat.

Once on board, Tina was kept warm and returned to her very relieved owner 💙

Remember:
1. Keep dogs on a lead if you are close to cliff edges or fast flowing rivers.
2. If your pet enters the water or gets stuck in the mud, move to a place they can get to safely and call them.
3. Don’t get yourself into danger while trying to rescue a family pet from the water. Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

[Visual description: Image one - two RNLI crew members in their yellow and black drysuits and red life jackets are sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket in between them. Image two - one of the RNLI crew members wearing their kit is sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket and is standing next to the crew member in the lifeboat. Image three - in the distance an RNLI crew member is walking on a sand bar towards Tina the dog with the sea surrounding them. ]

#DogRescue #RNLIRescue #RNLIVolunteer

Stuck in the mud? Here’s what to do…

Keep an eye on your surroundings - if the ground is becoming sticky or unstable, retrace your steps.

If you do get stuck, sit back to spread your weight evenly and fight your instincts to wriggle around as this could lead to you sinking further.

Discourage others from trying to help you, as they will likely get stuck too.

Always call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. They will send the most appropriate asset to assist you.

Check the weather and tide times before heading to the coast and look out for signage about local hazards.

📹:
Rescue: @rnli_cleethorpes
Safety advice: @whitby_rnli_lifeboat

[Visual description: The video begins with footage of a casualty being rescued from mud by two RNLI volunteers. The video then cuts to a Whitby RNLI crew member talking to the camera, he is wearing a yellow RNLI jacket and Whitby beach is visible in the background. He talks about safety tips for getting stuck in the mud.]

#RNLI #RNLILifeboats #MudRescue #DayAtTheBeach

Meet Claire, one of our wonderful face-to-face fundraisers 🤩

Fundraising along the beautiful North East coast, from Holy Island to Tynemouth, Claire gets so many amazing opportunities to support our lifesavers at award-winning beaches, our lifeboat stations in the local areas and at the RNLI Grace Darling Museum.

Claire has been in her role for around six months now, and we recently caught up with her to find out more about what she does and why she loves it! Here’s what she had to tell us…

‘I got into this role because I like the job satisfaction that comes from inspiring support for a good cause. I meet so many great people through my job and it's always a good feeling to both inspire support for the charity and also raise awareness of water safety by talking to the public.

'I love the fun and friendship that we have working as a team, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys working in a close and motivated team of diverse people.

'I have learnt so many interesting things about the RNLI operations and the lifeboats, and also developed life skills.’ 💙

Apply to become a face-to-face fundraiser today, follow the link in our bio!

[Visual description: Image one - Face-to-face fundraiser, Claire, during one of her shifts at the coast. She's wearing her RNLI fundraiser jacket and hat as she smiles towards the camera. Behind her is the beach and the station crew are using the tractor to launch the inshore lifeboat. Image two - Face-to-face fundraiser, Claire, with one of her colleagues, at a work event. Standing in between them is someone dressed as the character, Toothless, from the How To Train Your Dragon franchise. They're facing the camera and smiling. Image three - Claire is wearing a yellow RNLI Helly Hansen jacket, as she smiles at the camera and stands inside an inflatable inshore lifeboat prop.]

#RNLI #Fundraiser #Fundraising #Charity #CharityWork

Meet Claire, one of our wonderful face-to-face fundraisers 🤩

Fundraising along the beautiful North East coast, from Holy Island to Tynemouth, Claire gets so many amazing opportunities to support our lifesavers at award-winning beaches, our lifeboat stations in the local areas and at the RNLI Grace Darling Museum.

Claire has been in her role for around six months now, and we recently caught up with her to find out more about what she does and why she loves it! Here’s what she had to tell us…

‘I got into this role because I like the job satisfaction that comes from inspiring support for a good cause. I meet so many great people through my job and it's always a good feeling to both inspire support for the charity and also raise awareness of water safety by talking to the public.

'I love the fun and friendship that we have working as a team, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys working in a close and motivated team of diverse people.

'I have learnt so many interesting things about the RNLI operations and the lifeboats, and also developed life skills.’ 💙

Apply to become a face-to-face fundraiser today, follow the link in our bio!

[Visual description: Image one - Face-to-face fundraiser, Claire, during one of her shifts at the coast. She's wearing her RNLI fundraiser jacket and hat as she smiles towards the camera. Behind her is the beach and the station crew are using the tractor to launch the inshore lifeboat. Image two - Face-to-face fundraiser, Claire, with one of her colleagues, at a work event. Standing in between them is someone dressed as the character, Toothless, from the How To Train Your Dragon franchise. They're facing the camera and smiling. Image three - Claire is wearing a yellow RNLI Helly Hansen jacket, as she smiles at the camera and stands inside an inflatable inshore lifeboat prop.]

#RNLI #Fundraiser #Fundraising #Charity #CharityWork

Meet Claire, one of our wonderful face-to-face fundraisers 🤩

Fundraising along the beautiful North East coast, from Holy Island to Tynemouth, Claire gets so many amazing opportunities to support our lifesavers at award-winning beaches, our lifeboat stations in the local areas and at the RNLI Grace Darling Museum.

Claire has been in her role for around six months now, and we recently caught up with her to find out more about what she does and why she loves it! Here’s what she had to tell us…

‘I got into this role because I like the job satisfaction that comes from inspiring support for a good cause. I meet so many great people through my job and it's always a good feeling to both inspire support for the charity and also raise awareness of water safety by talking to the public.

'I love the fun and friendship that we have working as a team, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys working in a close and motivated team of diverse people.

'I have learnt so many interesting things about the RNLI operations and the lifeboats, and also developed life skills.’ 💙

Apply to become a face-to-face fundraiser today, follow the link in our bio!

[Visual description: Image one - Face-to-face fundraiser, Claire, during one of her shifts at the coast. She's wearing her RNLI fundraiser jacket and hat as she smiles towards the camera. Behind her is the beach and the station crew are using the tractor to launch the inshore lifeboat. Image two - Face-to-face fundraiser, Claire, with one of her colleagues, at a work event. Standing in between them is someone dressed as the character, Toothless, from the How To Train Your Dragon franchise. They're facing the camera and smiling. Image three - Claire is wearing a yellow RNLI Helly Hansen jacket, as she smiles at the camera and stands inside an inflatable inshore lifeboat prop.]

#RNLI #Fundraiser #Fundraising #Charity #CharityWork