Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

Friday, 26 February 2016

Keep your dog on a lead near cliff edges.

If you are visiting the coast over the weekend please remember to keep your dogs on leads.

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Durlston

Another photo opportunity taken today up at Durlston.

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Work at North End of Bay

The work to stabilise the cliff continues under the Pines Hotel.

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Our history is at the heart of our service, and the volunteers who have served are what makes HM Coastguard so special.

We have been undertaking a project to identify all those who have served and have the records dating from 1883.

The role has changed a bit but the value of rescuing has not.

247 volunteers have served in Swanage Coastguard since 1883.

We have a little more work to do but will keep you posted on the project.

Monday, 22 February 2016

Swimmers Rescued in a rip tide in Cornwall

Colleagues in Cornwall were tasked to Hollywell Bay after five swimmers were caught in a rip tide .

Three swimmers self rescued but two were airlifted by the Coastguard Helicopter from Newquay.

If you see anyone in trouble in the water, dial 999 - ask for Coastguard.

Sunday, 21 February 2016

Landslip at Old Harry

Recent photos from a mobile Coastguard Rescue Officer on her bike checking the coastline.

Remember to keep clear of the edge.

In a coastal or maritime emergency 999 Coastguard

Saturday, 20 February 2016

Multi Agency Search

Swanage, St Albans and Kimmeridge Coastguard teams, along with Dorset Police, DorSAR and RNLI Swanage were involved in a large search today.

We are pleased to say the missing male has been found safe and well in the Swanage area.

We would as ever like to thank the public for assisting and support today.

UK Coastguard statement

Friday, 19 February 2016

What happens around our coastline

The Coastguard have produced a new set of short videos explaining what we do.

The videos also show our National Maritime Operations Centre in action.