Redcar Coastguard Rescue Team

12/06/2026

We work together, we support each other. Always available. WE ARE ONE.

06/06/2026

01/06/2026

Redcar Coastguard team has responded to 56 call outs within the first 5 months of 2026.

We work very hard on a weekly basis to keep our competency skills at the highest level to be able to respond to any coastal emergency at any time, day or night, 365 days a year.

We focus very hard on quality casualty care, search, water and rope rescue skills.

Big thank you to our committed team of volunteers, flanking teams and other emergency services for the support in making our amazing coast line safe for all of us to enjoy.

In case of a coastal emergency please call 999 and ask for Coastguard.

25/05/2026

We’ve had some brilliant weather this bank holiday weekend, unfortunately it also meant that our team of volunteers has been extremely busy attending to call outs.

We work very close to our flanking teams and all the other emergency services.

BIG thank you to our team for your commitment and giving up your time to be able to help people who needs our support.

If you even find yourself in a coastal emergency please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. We are available 24/7.

14/05/2026

A very Happiest Birthday to Redcar Coastguard’s longest serving member Steve Whitlock. Steve has dedicated himself since 2013 to the team always willing to go the extra mile to help and support. Steve is a true gentleman and very well respected in the team. We sincerely hope you can enjoy your special day without the pager going off today.

18/04/2026

Even on warm, sunny days, cold water can be dangerous 🥶

Entering water below 15°C can trigger an involuntary gasp for air, followed by rapid, uncontrollable breathing. If this happens in the water, it can make it difficult to keep your airway clear and increase the risk of inhaling water and drowning.

To reduce the risk:

• Check the water temperature and tide times before deciding to go in.

• Avoid swimming alone, go with others - doesn't have to always be with a group, but just having one other person there could help.

• Be seen. Wear a brightly coloured swim cap and consider using a floatation device or tow float.

• Wear a wetsuit appropriate for your activity.

• Enter the water slowly to allow your body to adjust to the temperature and help regulate your breathing.

• Know your limits; cold water shock can affect anyone, including experienced swimmers.

Tag someone you care about to remind them of these safety tips 💙

08/04/2026

Good morning followers.
As you may be aware from other pages. That a member of the public was injured. After touching something unusual on the beach/dunes.

Our shores are filled with history, but remnants from the past can still sometimes wash up on our shores today.

If you find something on the beach that is unusual, it could be an unexploded ordnance (explosive).

What should I do if I find something that looks unusual on the beach?

While it is very rare to find unexploded ordnance on a visit to the beach, bad weather and high tides can expose these objects. It’s important to be cautious, as ordnance comes in all shapes and sizes.

If you do come across something on the beach that you’re unsure of or suspect could be unexploded ordnance, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH IT OR MOVE IT. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard - we will take immediate steps with the relevant partner authorities to keep people safe and ensure the item in question is disposed of correctly.

06/04/2026

NEW DSO (Deputy Station Officer) for Redcar Team.

We would like to welcome Carl Horner as our newly appointed (Temporary)Deputy Station Officer on the Redcar team. Our current DSO is on maternity leave.

Carl’s commitment to the team and natural leadership will contribute significantly to the HM Coastguard Redcar’s operational capability.

Redcar team operates under the guidance of our SCOO (Senior Coastal Operations Office) Adam Turner, SO (Station Officer) Gerhard Pieterse and DSO ( Deputy Station Officer) Carl Horner.

In any coastal emergency call 999 and ask for Coastguard

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day,

Thank you for your unconditional love and support you give us to be able to respond as volunteers to coastal emergencies.

We appreciate your understanding especially when the pager goes off at the most inconvenient times, day or night.

02/03/2026

February Update:

26 call outs up to the end of February.

The team has been busy doing essential weekly training and exercises to sustain our skills level in various disciplines which includes:
Casualty Care & extraction.
Water Rescue techniques.
Theory on completing Search Packs (Documentation) and using SARMAN electronics systems.
DIST (Distressing Incident Support Toolkit)

The session focused not only on supporting individuals in distress, but also on recognising and maintaining the health and wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues when dealing with traumatic incidents. With over 50% of last year’s incidents being mental health related, this training provided valuable tools to help us better support those in need, as well as each other.

For any coastal emergency please call 999 and ask for Coastguard.