Jersey Coastguard

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10/08/2026

🌗 A safety message from Jersey Coastguard 🌊

On Wednesday 12 August, Jersey will experience a partial solar eclipse. With warm weather forecast, St Ouen's Bay is expected to be particularly busy.

The eclipse will begin at 6pm, reach its maximum around 7pm, and end at 8pm. High tide of 10.9m is expected at 7.16pm, meaning conditions can change quickly around the time of maximum eclipse.

If you're planning to be in or around the water, please be aware that changing light levels can feel unsettling and make it more difficult to judge your surroundings. Take extra care, stay aware of conditions, and plan ahead. RNLI Lifeguards Jersey will be operating with a small team at St. Ouen's but please remember:

✅ Keep an eye on children and vulnerable beach users
✅ Take extra care if entering the water around eclipse time
✅ Stay aware of changing conditions and tides
✅ In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

For more information on staying safe while watching the eclipse, visit https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/. Enjoy the evening, look after one another, and stay safe. 🌊☀️

A spearfishing competition will take place on Sunday 9 August 2026, from 06:00 to 15:00, around the entire Island coastl...
08/08/2026

A spearfishing competition will take place on Sunday 9 August 2026, from 06:00 to 15:00, around the entire Island coastline. 🐟

The event will involve 12 divers competing in pairs, with participants free to dive at locations of their choosing throughout the day as part of an Island Rover competition. Participants will be using flagged Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs) throughout the event.

Mariners around the Island are advised to:
🔹 Keep a sharp lookout for divers and Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs)
🔹 Pass well clear of any marker buoys and dive activity
🔹 Reduce speed when transiting nearby
🔹 Be prepared for divers to surface away from the marker buoy

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe on the water.

06/08/2026

Before you head out, have you registered your equipment?​

We offer a free identification scheme for paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, tenders, surfboards and other small craft under 3m. ​

​By registering, if your equipment is found adrift or washed up on shore, having this unique sticker can help us quickly trace it back to you, saving valuable time and resources. ​

✅Free to register ​
✅Quick and easy ​
✅Helps keep everyone safer at sea ​

​Register here https://www.ports.je/jerseycoastguard/c-sis/

31/07/2026

📱🚤 Nautical and nice - download our free app! ​

Heading out on the water? Stay on our radar with the free Trace app - perfect for sailors, kayakers, paddle boarders, and anyone enjoying Jersey’s seas.​

✔️ Quick and easy to use​
✔️ Handy safety tips for all sea activities​
✔️ Helps us track you better and respond faster​

Don’t leave without a trace!​
👉 https://www.ports.je/jerseycoastguard/trace

An abandoned blue Wattsup kayak has been found above the tide line at Anne Port.We are looking to identify and contact t...
30/07/2026

An abandoned blue Wattsup kayak has been found above the tide line at Anne Port.

We are looking to identify and contact the owner.

If this is your kayak, or you know who it belongs to, please get in touch with Jersey Coastguard on (01534) 447705.

SPEARFISHING EVENT: Time 07:00-13:00 Location La Rocq, between Le Hurel slip to La Hocq slip including outer reefs. Mari...
25/07/2026

SPEARFISHING EVENT: Time 07:00-13:00
Location La Rocq, between Le Hurel slip to La Hocq slip including outer reefs.
Mariners transiting the area are requested to keep a sharp lookout for SMB’s passing at a safe distant and slow speed.

24/07/2026

🌊 Heading out on the water? Did you know...

We offer a free Coastguard Safety Identification Scheme (CSIS) for paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, tenders, surfboards and other small craft under 3m.

A simple sticker with a unique ID can help us quickly trace ownership if equipment is found adrift, saving valuable time and resources.
✅ Free to register
✅ Quick and easy
✅ Helps keep everyone safer at sea

Register today: ports.je/jerseycoastguard/c-sis/

As summer holidays get underway and beach days are back on the agenda, now’s the perfect time to help your little ones l...
17/07/2026

As summer holidays get underway and beach days are back on the agenda, now’s the perfect time to help your little ones learn how to stay safe by the sea. 🌊☀️

Our free sea safety activity book is packed with fun games, puzzles and tips for KS1 children, making it a great activity for families before heading to the beach.

Download from ports.je/news/free-sea-safety-activity-book

UPDATE: Jersey Coastguard have suspended the current search after completing an extensive search of the area with multip...
11/07/2026

UPDATE: Jersey Coastguard have suspended the current search after completing an extensive search of the area with multiple assets.

Jersey Coastguard would like to thank all the assets that assisted in the search and to the public for sharing our post.

URGENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

A paddle board has been washed up at Archirondel. Two ten year old children were seen on the board 15 minutes before it was washed up.

If anyone has any information on the paddle board shown in the photo or two missing boys, approximately ten years of age, dark hair and 5 foot tall. Please dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

A spearfishing event will take place on Saturday 11 July, from 07:15 to 13:15, between the north side of Corbière up to ...
11/07/2026

A spearfishing event will take place on Saturday 11 July, from 07:15 to 13:15, between the north side of Corbière up to Grand Étacquerel/Stinky Bay. 🐟

Participants will be using flagged Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs) throughout the event.

Mariners in this area are advised to:
🔹 Keep a sharp lookout for SMBs
🔹 Pass well clear of any marker buoys
🔹 Reduce speed when transiting nearby
🔹 Be prepared for swimmers to surface away from the marker buoy

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe on the water.

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