Sea and beach safety
Saving lives at sea by changing attitudes and behaviour
Sea safety
Boating and watersports should be fun. With this in mind, the RNLI has produced a range of safety information designed to help you stay safe. Check out our sea safety pages.
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Beach safety
Making our beaches safer through prevention and community education programmes. Find out more about our key beach safety messages and events using the link below.
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RNLI Education
Interactive ways to learn about the RNLI. Check out the education website for games, video clips and downloadable resources. These are just a few of the fun activities for the young (or young at heart!) to help educate them interactively about sea safety and the work of the RNLI.
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Fishing safety
Working with fishermen to make their working environment safer by providing free guidance and advice
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Weather forecast
Before you head out on the water always check the weather forecast to make sure it is safe to carry out your journey. Get a forecast direct from the Met Office using the link below.
Feed from Met Office
Tidal forecast
Always check tides and currents before you head out on the water. Use the link below to get online tidal predictions from the UK Hydrographic Office.
easytide.ukho.gov.uk
Surf forecast
Use the link below to get online surf predictions from magicseaweed.com
www.magicseaweed.com
Learn and test
The RNLI's Sea Safety interactive CD-ROM covers topics such as buoys and markers, navigation lights, rules of the road, weather and tides, as well as covering first aid. This invaluable tool is a must for those who go to sea on sailing or powered craft. It is available online using the link below.
Go to The Complete Guide online