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HM Coastguard Rye Bay, Harbour Road, Rye (2026)

08/06/2024

On Sunday, together with HM Coastguard - Hastings and Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat were tasked to a report of a person who had fallen whilst walking under the cliff at Fairlight and had become cut off by the high tide. It quickly became apparent that the only way to quickly access the casualty was by boat and Pett Rescue did an excellent job of recovering the casualty. Once they had been checked over they were released into the care of relatives.

11/09/2023

Over the weekend the Rye Bay team has been in attendance at Camber Sands where it's been especially busy because of the fine weather.

Together with HM Coastguard Romney Marsh we carried out a series of patrols along the shore together with the local beach wardens and RNLI lifeguards. Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat were also at Camber patrolling offshore.

We dealt with multiple incidences of missing children (and one elderly lady) brought about by the extremely crowded beach. Fortunately all were swiftly reunited with their parents. Since the two teams were already on scene we were able to assist immediately.

On fine days such as this what can appear to be a perfectly safe environment is still potentially hazardous. Even with a flat calm sea visitors are still often caught out by the speed of the incoming tide. And with the shear volume of people on the beach children (and sometimes adults) often become separated from their families with no way of contacting them.

If you are on a busy beach and unable to find your child please either speak to a beach warden or call 999 and ask for Coastguard.

We're always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a Coastguard Rescue Officer please click on the following link https://www.gov.uk/volun.../areas-where-you-can-apply-online

10/09/2023

On Thursday evening we had a great evening's training with our friends at Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat.

The main object of the training session was to practice and refresh our knowledge of water rescue, which is one of our core skills. It was also really useful to spend some time working with another, complimentary rescue service.

We're always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a Coastguard Rescue Officer please click on the following link https://www.gov.uk/volun.../areas-where-you-can-apply-online

10/09/2023

On Thursday, together with members of our flank team HM Coastguard Romney Marsh, we were tasked to a report of a possible explosive device partially buried in the sand on Camber beach.

As we were unable to safely identify the object a call was put in to EOD who arrived soon afterwards and were able to remove it from the sand. It was subsequently found to be harmless.

Although items of this nature are often found washed up on our beaches it is advisable to call 999 and ask for Coastguard if you spot something which could potentially be harmful.

10/09/2023

On Sunday 3rd Sep the team had another tasking to a report of a person on the beach at Pett Level with an ankle injury and with the tide rapidly incoming.

Together with members of the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat team we quickly located the casualty and assisted her from the beach and up onto the sea wall.

As with the previous day's incident it was fortunate that the young lady was out with someone else who was able to make the 999 call. She was also able to give us a What3words location which greatly assisted us in locating their exact position on the beach.

If you are often out walking in potentially hazardous terrain it is a good idea to install suitable apps on your phone to enable emergency services to locate you in the event of an accident.

10/09/2023

The last few weeks have been very busy for the Rye Bay team. With plenty of sunshine over the latter part of the summer break and beyond a lot people have been out and about visiting our beaches.

Last Saturday morning, together with HM Coastguard - Hastings, we were tasked to a report of someone on the beach at Winchelsea feeling faint and dizzy and unable to return to their car.

We managed to locate the casualty who was lying on the sand about halfway between the low and high water marks just east of Dogs Hill.

With the tide rapidly turning we had just enough time to undertake some medical observations before assisting the lady off the beach for onward transportation to A&E.

Fortunately the lady was out walking with a friend who was able to make the initial 999 call and this action alone saved vital time in the recovery.

27/08/2023

Today we were called to a report of 2 people in the water off Pett Level attempting to swim to a boat and apparently in difficulty. Also in attendance were HM Coastguard - Hastings and Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat.

The casualties had anchored their boat and had decided to swim ashore to meet up with relatives. On attempting to return to their boat they found it had drifted and they were unable to swim that far.

With the assistance of Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat and a private boat owner the casualties were picked up and safely returned to their boat.

We're always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a Coastguard Rescue Officer please click on the following link https://www.gov.uk/volun.../areas-where-you-can-apply-online

27/08/2023

On Friday evening, together with our easterly flank team HM Coastguard Romney Marsh and RNLI Rye Harbour Lifeboat Station, we were tasked to a report of a person sighted clinging to a buoy and waving off Camber Beach.

Once a thorough search of the area had been conducted with no one sighted in the water, and having further liaised with the first informant, we concluded that this was a false alarm.

Although in this instance there was no casualty we would urge anyone spotting what appears to be a person in difficulty at sea to call 999 and ask for Coastguard.

We're always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a Coastguard Rescue Officer please click on the following link https://www.gov.uk/volun.../areas-where-you-can-apply-online

18/08/2023

On Wednesday afternoon the Rye Bay team were tasked to a report of a capsized boat with 4 people in the water. With the help of Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat and local fisherman the casualties were recovered from the water and returned to Rye Harbour, one of them being treated for shock by paramedics. Since all of their keys and mobile phones were still on the capsized boat we had some difficulty trying to contact relatives but suceeded eventually. Many thanks to Tony and Sharon for their kindness in ensuring that the casualties were fed and watered whilst they awaited a lift home.

When using pleasure craft at sea it is always a good idea to leave personal items such as keys and a spare mobile phone in a safe place ashore. It is also advisable to inform friends or relatives of your plans so that they can contact us/be contacted in the event of an accident at sea.

If you get into difficulty whilst on the water please call 999 straight away and ask for Coastguard.

18/08/2023

On Tuesday evening we joined up with HM Coastguard - Hastings for a vertical rope rescue training session. Although used less frequently than standard cliff top rope rescue techniques, vertical rescue is a very effective method for recovering people and animals trapped in confined spaces. It is therefore very important that we regularly practice this technique.

We are always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a Coastguard Rescue Officer please click on the following link https://www.gov.uk/volun.../areas-where-you-can-apply-online

14/08/2023

Yesterday the team took part in a joint training exercise with Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat.

This was a simulated casualty location/extraction at the base of Fairlight cliff combining our complimentary skill sets. It enabled us to practice core competencies including rope rescue, casualty care (first aid), casualty evacuation and radio communications.

We frequently encounter this type of scenario when called to real incidents.

Thanks to our friends at Pett Rescue for their participation in what was a really enjoyable morning's training...we all learnt something. (And thanks to Dawn for the delicious breakfast muffins! )

If you get into difficulty on or near the cliff please call 999 straight away and ask for Coastguard.

We are always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a Coastguard Rescue Officer please click on the following link https://www.gov.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard/areas-where-you-can-apply-online

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