If someone else falls into the water – Call, Tell, Throw. If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember this lifesaving advice. - Call 999 - Tell them to float on their back - Throw something to help them float #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

Are you going to the coast this #bankholiday ? 🏖 Please remember the sea is very chilly & the risk of cold water shock is real 🌊 We're looking out for your safety, please watch, remember & share this video #FloatToLive #EyesAlongTheCoast ow.ly/BkCO50RsIFE

Cold water shock causes involuntary bodily reflexes, making it difficult for even experienced swimmers to exit the water. If you enter the water unexpectedly, remember the advice from the RNLI and Float to Live. If somebody is in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

If you’re heading to the coast, especially with children, make sure you’re prepared. Busy beaches can disorientate people, and HM Coastguard has responded to a significant number of missing children reports today (11 May). Safety advice here⬇️ hmcoastguard.uk/safety-advice

Please mark your water sports equipment with your contact details! Various items often wash up on shore without any contact information. If we find washed up equipment, we just want to get in touch with the owner to ensure everything is okay. #WaterSports #WaterSafety

Today is the first #NationalFishingRemembranceDay. A time for reflection and commemoration of all those who have lost their lives while working in fishing in the UK. #EyesAlongTheCoast

Did you know that rip currents can move faster than Olympic swimmers at 5.5 mph 😲 Remember: stay calm, signal for help, swim parallel to shore or float. Don't try to swim against it - you'll get tired. Spot someone in trouble? Call 999 or 112. #WaterSafety #FloatToLive #RNLI

Anyone can get in trouble in the water. In 2022, there were 226 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings - 40% of these involved people who had no intention of entering the water. #FloatToLive

#FloatToLive: - Tilt your head back with ears submerged - Relax - try to control your breathing - Move your hands to help stay afloat - Once over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety - Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard Remember it. Share it.

#FloatToLive: - Tilt your head back with ears submerged - Relax - try to control your breathing - Move your hands to help stay afloat - Once over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety - Call 999 or 112 & ask for the coastguard. Share this post to save a life

Sailing is a lot of fun but any situation on the water can quickly become dangerous. An avid water sports fan and experienced sailor, listen as Tom from HM Coastguard shares a range of helpful safety tips to protect you when out on a vessel. #BoatSafety #Boats #WaterSafety

Submerged hazards such as sharp rocks and shallow waters make tombstoning incredibly dangerous. Don't take the risk. Try coasteering with a registered provider instead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. #Tombstoning #CliffJumping #WaterSafety

⚓️If visiting the coast or out to the sea over the bank holiday weekend always make sure to check the latest sea conditions and tide information before doing so. tide-forecast.com/locations/Dove… 🛟In the case of an emergency call 999 and ask for the Coastguard or radio channel 16.

It may be sunny outside but the water is still cold. Cold water shock can make you gasp uncontrollably and breathe in water. Instead #FloatToLive. In emergencies, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. #RNLI

Following the warm weather in recent weeks, we have received many reports of children going missing during trips to the beach. If you plan on visiting the beach or the coast, please be careful and keep your children safe. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

They might look like fun, but people (including children) often run into trouble on West Shore on inflatable toys. In offshore winds or a fast moving tide it takes no time to be washed far out to sea. If you see anyone in trouble call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard.

The water is still dangerously cold. Cold water shock can make you gasp uncontrollably and breathe in water. Instead #FloatToLive. In emergencies, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard. Thank you Good Morning Britain for helping share such important safety information.

Today marks 84 years since one of the Second World War’s greatest rescues: Operation Dynamo. When school friends Stanley and Peter boarded a cabin cruiser in 1940, little did they know they’d play a part in the Dunkirk evacuation. Hear the story 👉 bit.ly/4bPOyiC

Could you spot an offshore wind? 🌬️ Watch our #lifeguards explain how to spot offshore winds and why inflatables are a no-go on these days! For real-time wind direction, check Surfline. Always visit a lifeguarded beach - find your nearest here 👉 rnli.social/LGBeaches

Time to remember two famous former Folkestone residents this weekend. It’s 366 years since the death of William Harvey and 125 since that of politician, Samuel Plimsoll.