The RNLI SOS fundraising day seems to have slipped by me. Every year at the end of january the RNLI has an SOS day.
Fudraising events happen throughout the UK. Lots of SOS themed events happen such as Sell Our Sarnies, or Swim-in Our Speedos!
Check out the RNLI SOS website to see whats been going on near you.
As you saw in my previous post offshore winds can cause big problems.
As I am sure I have previously mentioned Lifeguards use a windsock to signal to the public on the beach that it is best not to use inflaitables as there is an offshore wind and risk that the inflatable and occupant could be blown out to sea.
A windsock.
Check out the RNLI Shorething website for games and information on staying safe at the beach.
The video below was filmed this summer. The CCTV footage shows the successful rescue of a person who fell out of an inflatable while it was being blown off shore. You can see the inflatable being blown out to sea very quickly at about 50 seconds into the video.
A Lifeguard responds and then swims out to the person in difficulty and starts to bring them back to shore. When the Inshore Lifeboat arrives it picks them both up and returns them to the beach.
This is a great example of Lifeguards and Lifeboats working together. In this case council Lifeguards who patrol the beaches in Rhyl working with Rhyl ILB.
Yup its a few days late but happy new year.
2009 had its ups and downs. Here is to 2010. Lets hope it is a good year for everyone.
This video shows some of the work and training the RNLI Lifeguards in North Devon did this summer.
See more RNLI videos on the RNLI youtube channel
Life goes on over the winter and I think it is fair to say the majority of lifeguards pine for the summer. (At least the ones not enjoying the summer down in Australia or NZ.)
Applications are open for next season. Exciting times are ahead. New beaches are being added to the RNLI Lifeguard service and new local authorities are requesting the help of the RNLI.
A perfect sunset over Poole Bay in Dorset, currently my nearest place to catch the odd wave.
If you want to apply to be an RNLI Lifeguard for the 2010 season check out the jobs page of their website here: https://jobs.rnli.org.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=2464&p_web_page_id=86248
Herts Canoe Lifeguards have a new website.
Check it out http://www.hclifeguards.co.uk/
I receieved a letter today letting me know about the latest RNLI campaign.
A great video showing the work of the youth of today who are part of the RNLI.
The RNLI are going to be setting challenges for young people over the next few months. The aim of these will be to raise money! Eventually raising enough to buy a Lifeboat.
Check out more information on the youtube campaign here.
I came across this photo in my collection from this summer. Bit of a cloudy day looking up towards the Exmouth Docks. In the foreground you can see lots of people walking on water! This is known as stand up paddle boarding (SUP boarding) it has become very popular over the past year and thanks to the local surf shop Tad and it is growing in popularity each week.
