HM Coastguard Portling Search and Rescue

15/07/2026

Whether you’re new to kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding, or heading out regularly, make sure you’re prepared before getting out on the water.

Before you go, check you have:

Personal flotation device – to help keep you afloat if you enter the water 🦺

Fully charged mobile phone – kept in a waterproof pouch so you can call for help 📱

Personal locator beacon – useful if you lose mobile signal 📍

Equipment labels – label your paddleboard, kayak and other watersports kit, so the Coastguard can check you’re safe if it’s found 🏷️

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

12/07/2026

Potential for HMCG when she is older, teddy never left her side and to top it of she has called it Jock.

Thanks to Keir Johnstone for the visit.

10/07/2026

08/07/2026

01/07/2026

If in doubt, call 999 📞

Whether you’re with someone who gets into difficulty along the coast, spot someone from a distance and aren’t sure if they need help or think the situation could become serious – call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

We’d rather receive a call made with good intent and not be needed, than arrive too late 💙

Remember: Phone, Float, Throw 🛟

It could help save a life but never go in after someone.

28/06/2026

23/06/2026

It may be tempting to cool off in or near the water during a heatwave, but please take extra care when doing so ☀️

Swim at a lifeguarded beach where possible 🏖️

Take notice of the beach flags and safety signs 🚩

Stay within your limits when in the water 🌊

Never enter the water after drinking alcohol ❌

If you get into trouble, Float to Live 🛟

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

22/06/2026

This afternoon members of HM Coastguard Kirkcudbright, Portling and Annan teams were tasked to the Kippford area after a call came in from a concerned member of the public regarding a dog running frantically around on the opposite side of the river without its owner. With concerns for the owners whereabouts, teams began a search but quickly found the owner who was already out searching for the dog. A short while later while searching the area the dog was last seen, eagle eyed Annan members spotted her on the opposite side & were able to guide Kirkcudbright members & the dogs owner to her whereabouts. A very happy ending and a relived owner and of course dog!