RNLI Skegness

03/09/2026

Don’t forget to get your tickets for our Sausage and Mash Supper on 21st September. Our annual food, fun quiz and raffle night. Ring the number on the poster to order your tickets. ⚓️💔⚓️🛟

18/08/2026

10/08/2026

Sausage and Mash supper is next month. Have a look at our poster and then ring to book your place! It’s a great fun night.

09/08/2026

Our blow up Shannon Class Lifeboat ready to roll with the carnival. Our trusty collectors, Gill, Sophia, Pete and Olivia,with their buckets. They collected the amazing amount of £314 from all the lovely spectators.
Thank you all for supporting RNLI Skegness.

06/08/2026

🐟 Weever Fish – What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Beach 🏖️

As the weather warms up and more people head into the sea, it's important to be aware of weever fish – one of the few venomous fish found around the UK coastline. They may be small, but they can deliver an extremely painful sting.

🔎 What are Weever Fish?
Weever fish are small, sandy-coloured fish that bury themselves in the seabed, often with only their eyes and venomous dorsal spines visible. They are commonly found in shallow coastal waters and along sandy beaches around the UK, particularly during the summer months.

📍 Where might you find them?
They are most often found:
• In shallow water close to the shore
�• On sandy beaches and sandbanks
�• Around low tide and in the warmer months�
• Buried just beneath the sand, making them difficult to spot

✅ How can you avoid being stung?
• Wear beach shoes or sandals when entering the water.�• Shuffle your feet through the sand rather than taking normal steps.�• Take extra care in shallow, sandy water.�• Avoid handling fish you do not recognise.

⚠️ What does a sting feel like?
People often describe a weever fish sting as an intense burning or throbbing pain that can feel far worse than a bee or wasp sting. The affected area may become red, swollen and painful very quickly.

🩹 What should you do if you're stung?
1️⃣ Get help from a lifeguard or first aider if available.�
2️⃣ Carefully remove any visible spines.�
3️⃣ Immerse the affected area in very warm water (as hot as can be tolerated without causing burns) for at least 30 minutes. The venom is heat-sensitive and hot water helps break it down.�
4️⃣ Take appropriate pain relief if needed.
�5️⃣ Seek medical advice if symptoms are severe or if you experience difficulty breathing, significant swelling or feel unwell.

❌ Do not apply ice, urinate on the sting, or use freshwater to rinse the area initially.
Fortunately, most weever fish stings are not serious and can be treated effectively with prompt first aid, but they can certainly spoil a day at the beach if you're not prepared.

Stay safe, enjoy the coast, and remember: if you're visiting a lifeguarded beach and need assistance, speak to the lifeguards on duty.

🏖️🐟🌊

06/08/2026

Come along and test your knowledge. Thank you to The Artisan for hosting this event.