Click on image to enlarge in pop-up window Travelling by boat is just one of the many modes of transport available to the public and most people have spent some time at the beach on a craft of some sort. There is a lot of information about the different crafts used by the RNLI as well tips on keeping safe.
Young People
How safe are you?
Boating safety tips
Games
Build a lifeboat
Boating game
Grace Darling
What sort of craft did Grace and her father sail in their rescue? How is it different from those used by the RNLI today?
Virtual tour of a lifeboat
What does it really look like inside a lifeboat?
Video corner
Real live footage of the various crafts used by the RNLI.
Adults & teachers section
Download resources
Lesson plans
Build a lifeboat KS2 Science
Aim: To investigate a range of materials in relation to their suitability in making a boat.
Build a lifeboat KS3 D & T
Aim: To use graphic techniques & ICT, including computer aided design to explore & communicate design proposals for a lifeboat.
Whiteboard activities and lesson plans
Spot the dangers KS2 Citizenship 3f; KS3 PSHE 2f, 2g
Aim: To become aware of how to have fun while staying safe at the beach (using a variety of crafts).
Orderable resources
Posters
Support materials
- Teaching resources
- All Aboard (Primary)
- Get on board (Secondary)
- Sea life magazine
- Line drawings
Services
Station visits - visit a local RNLI life station if possible and get first hand information and look around the lifeboat.