We are an independent rescue service helping to save lives along the coast between Eccles On Sea and Winterton that is funded solely by voluntary contributions and has no connection to the R.N.L.I.
Our R.I.B (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is a 5.6 metre Avon Adventurer with a 90hp outboard engine capable of approx 35 knots.
Our boat is equipped with modern search and rescue equipment which includes a G.P.S. with chart plotter, 2 V.H.F. Marine radios and vital life saving equipment inc. first aid equipment and Oxygen administration which we have recently been trained and certificated for.
Crewed by volunteers who receive no payments, we
are on call 24/7 and are a declared facility who answer directly to
the M.C.A (H.M. Coastguard), Gt. Yarmouth via a paging system.
Beach Safety
We do not want to stop you having
fun at the seaside. Safety is important and we would ask that
you always obey the signs and flag signals.
General
Advice Always swim close to the
beach in line with the shore.
Do not drink and drown -
eating and drinking before swimming may give you cramps while
you are in the water – you may then be unable to get back to the
shore.
Drinking Alcohol and
going in the sea is dangerous, it slows your reactions, increase
chances of hypothermia and your judgment of distance will be
impaired
Check the weather and
tides before you leave home – then you will not get swept away.
Always wear sun cream,
at least factor 15 or above, sunbathe for short periods of time,
use after tan lotion and wear loose clothing that covers your
arms and legs to prevent further exposure.
Do not climb on the
reefs, if you do you can get trapped by the incoming tide or
injured as the rocks are very slippery.
Keep young children
within your sight at all times. Find
the red and yellow flags and swim between them If you see someone in difficulty, tell a
lifeguard or you can also use nearest telephone which is situated at
the top of the ramp as you go on to the beach, or
Look at the safety
signs
Ask a lifeguard or
lifeboat crewman for advice
Get a friend to swim
with you ( safety in numbers)
Stick your hand in the
air, wave and shout for help if in difficulty
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