A desperately sad incident over in Brighton.
Two persons have entered the water in rough conditions, a woman remains missing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-25476221
Please, please do not enter the water in rough conditions.
Saturday, 21 December 2013
Friday, 20 December 2013
Swanage Coastguard in the past - the Christmas challenge.
This photo turned up this week thanks to Pete Wakefield a team member from a few years ago.
Basically who, what, where and when is then question over Christmas.
(Sadly we don't actually have the answers yet)
I think this is the LSA men - volunteers like we are today.
Their equipment is in the cart behind them which was kept at Peveril.
They are on the Downs, with us looking North across to Ballard.
1920's ?
Can you add names to the picture? On the back of the photo is a name of Tom Langtry.
It is not Eric or Tom in the front row before anyone says - they joined a couple of years after this photo was taken.
More rain
More weather warnings have been issued with rain and wind.
This unsettled weather looks like it will continue for a few days.
This unsettled weather looks like it will continue for a few days.
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Amazing Helicopter Footage
A BBC News story from Canada showing incredible skill and control from a Search and Rescue helicopter pilot and winchman.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25433923
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25433923
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Weather Warning
A weather warning has been issued for tomorrow (Wednesday 18th December)
Strong winds and heavy rain will sweep across the country.
A little reminder to keep away from rough seas and cliff tops during these stormy conditions.
Strong winds and heavy rain will sweep across the country.
A little reminder to keep away from rough seas and cliff tops during these stormy conditions.
Saturday, 14 December 2013
Children's Christmas Party
The station hosted the annual children's Christmas party this afternoon and it was difficult to tell who was enjoying it more - the children, Terry or Duncan.
Party games included matching pairs and sucking up smarties on a straw, the children meanwhile watched on eating party food.
Special guest this year was Ninja Craker -
Brian so excited having had his uniform delivered this week.
Party games included matching pairs and sucking up smarties on a straw, the children meanwhile watched on eating party food.
Special guest this year was Ninja Craker -
Brian so excited having had his uniform delivered this week.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Small, impressive and stunning
It might be a small lighthouse.....(oh look Coastguard helicopter 104 flying past)
Impressive in the right light.
Stunning sun set tonight.
Friday, 6 December 2013
Beach Clean Up
This weekend sees a small clean up of debris from the Landslip at the north end of the beach.
Owners of the beach huts have under guidance been given permission to remove certain items from near and around their huts.
Natural items like clay will be allowed to be place on the beach and allowed to be taken out by the tide. This is the normal process which supports and replenishes the beach. Concrete and metal items will be collected by a contractor and taken away for proper disposal.
This does mean during this weekend there will be machinery on the beach and we ask members of the public to keep clear.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
The landslips - nearly a year on
Its hard to believe the landslips at the north end of the bay were nearly a year ago.
Thankfully we haven't had the heavy rain we saw last year however it doesn't mean things have stopped.
After the incident we sat down with several partner agencies to ensure a clear understanding of everyone's roles if and when these types of incidents happen again.
Move on 11 months and after several meetings and workshops with the public a lot has happened.
Warning signs,
Gyones numbered to identify areas quicker,
Part of the gyones removed to ensure safer access,
Emergency policy covering the whole county in place,
Emergency sign storage set up, one in Swanage,
Partnership working with Dorset Fire and Rescue,
Long term signage designed,
Monitoring system in place,
Expert reports on the cliffs from Ocean Bay to Sheps Hollow,
Clearance plan,
Study on Japanese Knot Weed,
Owners of beach huts identified and groups formed to work together for the future.
Last week there was a meeting of the Swanage Coastal Forum which some of the above points where highlighted.
A few reports are well worth reading
Instability report by the Environment Agency engineer.
An experts report, Professor Roger Moore
The following Agencies have been working together to ensure a safer beach.
Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Environment Agency, Dorset County Council, Purbeck District Council, Swanage Town Council, LiCCo, National Trust and the Swanage Coastal Forum.
Thankfully we haven't had the heavy rain we saw last year however it doesn't mean things have stopped.
After the incident we sat down with several partner agencies to ensure a clear understanding of everyone's roles if and when these types of incidents happen again.
Move on 11 months and after several meetings and workshops with the public a lot has happened.
Warning signs,
Gyones numbered to identify areas quicker,
Part of the gyones removed to ensure safer access,
Emergency policy covering the whole county in place,
Emergency sign storage set up, one in Swanage,
Partnership working with Dorset Fire and Rescue,
Long term signage designed,
Monitoring system in place,
Expert reports on the cliffs from Ocean Bay to Sheps Hollow,
Clearance plan,
Study on Japanese Knot Weed,
Owners of beach huts identified and groups formed to work together for the future.
Last week there was a meeting of the Swanage Coastal Forum which some of the above points where highlighted.
A few reports are well worth reading
Instability report by the Environment Agency engineer.
An experts report, Professor Roger Moore
The following Agencies have been working together to ensure a safer beach.
Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Environment Agency, Dorset County Council, Purbeck District Council, Swanage Town Council, LiCCo, National Trust and the Swanage Coastal Forum.
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