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Fin for the win 😎At just 16, Fin Maguire joined the RNLI as a beach lifeguard at his local beach, Harlyn Bay in Cornwall...
29/05/2026

Fin for the win 😎

At just 16, Fin Maguire joined the RNLI as a beach lifeguard at his local beach, Harlyn Bay in Cornwall.

Through the lifeguard casualty care training, Fin realised he had an interest in emergency medicine and decided to start training as a paramedic.

As he gained experience in pre-hospital emergency care and providing medical training in Ukraine, Fin had an itch to learn more.

After studying between his lifeguard and paramedic shifts and passing the grueling six-hour GAMSAT exam, Fin is now a medicine student at the University of Exeter.

This year, as we celebrate 25 years of our lifeguards, will be Fin's tenth season! Fin said: ‘I’m really grateful to the RNLI lifeguard training for sparking my interest in medicine and for the experiences that have helped to shape that journey.’

We’re very proud of Fin’s journey and commitment to helping his local community 💙

Photo credits:
Image 1: Peter Hicks
Image 4: Jason Williams

[Visual description: Image one - Fin surfing a wave on a yellow rescue board in the sea. Fin is wearing a black and red wetsuit and the sea is a vibrant blue. Image two - Fin is pictured wearing a camouflage vest and black jacket in front of an ambulance. The ambulance reads 'Outreach Paramedics' and displays the Ukrainian flag. Image three - Fin pictured in a yellow long sleeve t shirt and red shorts with a radio over his shoulder. People can be seen in the background on the beach and in the sea. He is holding a tray of drinks and food. Image four - Fin is pictured paddling a yellow rescue board wearing a black and red wetsuit with 'lifeguard' on the leg. A wave is visible in the background.]

In May 1940, a call was made to send small vessels to Dunkirk to rescue 340,000 troops. Amongst hundreds of others, we s...
28/05/2026

In May 1940, a call was made to send small vessels to Dunkirk to rescue 340,000 troops. Amongst hundreds of others, we sent 19 of our lifeboats across - two crewed by our volunteers from RNLI Margate lifeboat and RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat, and 17 crewed by the Royal Navy.

To mark the anniversary of this incredible act of bravery, we are looking back at our historic Dunkirk pictures through a colourised lens 💙

The first image shows the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat launching down the slipway at RNLI Poole Lifeboat Station. This was one of the first lifeboats to reach the beaches of Dunkirk.

Pictured in image two is Coxswain Edward Drake Parker (fifth from the left) with his crew at Margate RNLI, standing in front of the Lord Southborough lifeboat, which made the journey to Dunkirk in 1940.

And the final image shows the Margate RNLI crew on board the Lord Southborough, out at sea.

The original black and white images have been cleaned and colourised using digital technology, with hours spent on the detail and research to ensure they truly represent those who risked their lives to save others.

Today, and every other day, we remember their incredible courage and determination.

Which is your favourite image to see brought to life through colour?

[Visual description: Image one - Two images of the same photo, showing the exterior of Poole RNLI's old lifeboat station with the Thomas Kirk Wright lifeboat (which went to Dunkirk) launching. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image two - Two images of the same photo, which shows the old Margate lifeboat crew standing in front of the lifeboat house with the lifeboat behind them. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised. Image three - Two images of the same photo, showing the Margate crew on the lifeboat which they took to Dunkirk. The bottom photo is the original image in black and white and the top photo is a colourised version of the image. There is text on each image to say if it’s the original or the colourised.]

It's hot out there! Please share our lifesaving advice to help us keep people safe 📢 Some areas of the UK are exceeding ...
26/05/2026

It's hot out there! Please share our lifesaving advice to help us keep people safe 📢

Some areas of the UK are exceeding 30°C today. With many families enjoying the sun this half term, we are asking you to remember one thing if you're by the water:

- Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
- Relax and try to breathe normally
- Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
- It’s OK if your legs sink, we all float differently
- Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety.

Enjoy and stay safe 🥵

[Visual description: a person is floating in the water in each image. Each image changes slightly and visually demonstrates the Float to Live steps.]

22/05/2026

Hey, you! Yes, you.

If you’ve got time to scroll, you’ve got time to learn this lifesaving skill.

This weekend, the air temperature is rising, but the sea is still cold. Listen to lifeguard Luke’s advice, it could save yours or someone else’s life.

Float to Live.



[Visual description: An RNLI lifeguard falls into water wearing a yellow top and red shorts. When he hits the water and resurfaces he floats on his back. The video cuts to drone shots of a male and female lifeguard showing how to Float to Live on their backs from various angles.]

21/05/2026

Hello from some of our amazing face-to-face fundraisers 👋

By sharing stories about our lifesavers, providing vital water safety advice to the public and inspiring new supporters to donate, our fundraisers are a crucial part of what we do. They make a real difference.

From Scotland to North Yorkshire, North Wales to Cornwall and so many more locations in between, we have plenty of face-to-face fundraiser jobs up and down the country.

Find your perfect location and apply now to join our team: https://rnli.social/4elI8N4

[Visual description: A compilation of video clips showing RNLI face-to-face fundraisers during their working day. Each time the clip switches to a new person, they smile and wave at the camera as they introduce themselves. They’re at a variety of different locations, including at the beach, dog shows, vintage fayres and RNLI lifeboat stations.]

20/05/2026

Our incredible volunteers at RNLI Ilfracombe rescued a stranded dog in some pretty challenging conditions after she fell from a cliff path.

Spooked by another dog on the coastal path, Bailey slipped her collar and fell onto rocks that were completely inaccessible by land. A shore-based Maritime and Coastguard Agency rescue team and our volunteer crew were soon on scene.

In rough seas, our crew expertly manoeuvred their D class lifeboat as close as possible to the rocks before securing the stranded dog.

She was then reunited with her very relieved owner, who later sent a message to say: 'We can't thank you enough for saving our beloved dog. She's fine - subdued and exhausted but not so much that she couldn't manage some toast in a restaurant.'

We know how much your pets mean to you but please never put yourself in danger by going in after them. If your dog gets into trouble at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. Let us come to you 💙

A huge thank you to our supporters for helping us to save every one, including dogs 🐾

📹: Paul Craddock

[Visual description: Video footage of an RNLI volunteer crew in a D class inshore lifeboat rescuing a black Labrador from the sea below a coastal path from the perspective of an onlooker from the cliff top. A crew member wearing a yellow and black drysuit is in the water and swims with the dog, back to the lifeboat.]

19/05/2026

Today Jordan Wylie MBE joined us at The Wave to launch our Float to Live campaign.

In 2024, there were 193 accidental drownings fatalities in the UK, 84% of which were male.

As an advocate for outdoor adventure, Jordan Wylie MBE joined us to learn and demonstrate our lifesaving skill.

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, Float to Live.
• Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
• Relax and try to breathe normally
• Move your hands and feet to help you stay afloat
• It’s fine if your legs sink, we all float differently
• Practise floating in a local pool if you can

Share our lifesaving message and you too could be a lifesaver 💙

Earlier this month, our volunteer Conwy Lifeboat crew were training to rescue people from the water, when they heard on ...
15/05/2026

Earlier this month, our volunteer Conwy Lifeboat crew were training to rescue people from the water, when they heard on the radio that perhaps four legs were in danger, not two 🐾

Approaching the scene, they could hear Tina barking at the seagulls from a sandbar she'd become stranded on. Thanks to her high visibility buoyancy jacket, she was easily spotted.

Tina gave volunteer crew member Billy quite the run around as he attempted to rescue her! Thankfully, she was soon safely aboard their D Class lifeboat.

Once on board, Tina was kept warm and returned nearly a mile to shore to her very relieved owner 💙

Remember:
1. Keep dogs on a lead if you are close to cliff edges or fast flowing rivers.
2. If your pet enters the water or gets stuck in the mud, move to a place they can get to safely and call them.
3. Don’t get yourself into danger while trying to rescue a family pet from the water. Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

[Visual description: Image one - two RNLI crew members in their yellow and black drysuits and red life jackets are sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina the dog is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket in between them. Image two - in the distance an RNLI crew member is walking on a sand bar towards Tina the dog with the sea surrounding them. Image three - The bow of an orange D class lifeboat can be seen as a RNLI crew member approaches a sand bar in the distance. Image four - one of the RNLI crew members wearing their kit is sitting in an RNLI D class lifeboat smiling at the camera. Tina the Parson Jack Russell is wearing a high visibility buoyancy jacket and is standing next to the crew member in the lifeboat.]

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