Water Safety Tips and Advice
Water Safety Organisations Make Joint Appeal Ahead of St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend
15th March 2024 Water Safety
Ahead of the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are issuing a joint water safety appeal, asking people to stay safe when in, near or on the water. Water temperatures are…
RNLI On the Lookout for New Beach Lifesavers in Scotland and Northern Ireland
18th February 2024 Water Safety
The RNLI is on the lookout for budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the most popular beaches in Scotland, Northern Ireland and elsewhere in the UK. Recruitment for this season’s lifeguard team has started nationally in…
Water Safety Organisations Make Joint Appeal Ahead of St Brigid’s Holiday Weekend
2nd February 2024 Water Safety
Ahead of the first long weekend of 2024, celebrating St Brigid, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal asking people to stay safe when in, near or on the water. The…
As Ireland and the UK prepare for Storm Isha this weekend, the RNLI is asking those visiting the coast to be cautious of the dangers. Met Éireann and the Met Office have issued weather warnings ahead of Storm Isha’s arrival…
Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland Issue Water-Based Activities Advice for the Festive Season
21st December 2023 Coastguard
The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a joint appeal for the festive season, urging people to be mindful of the potential risks with their chosen activity and attend to their personal safety in planning and…
’Not Worth Risking Your Life for a Selfie’, HM Coastguard Warns After Videos Shared of Person Swept Off Feet by Wave During Storm Ciarán
4th November 2023 Water Safety
The UK’s coastguard has warned the public to take safety at the water seriously after videos were shared online of people walking into danger on Whitby’s East Pier as Storm Ciarán lashed the country this week. As Marine Industry News…
Wicklow Ladies Claim Senior Title at Surf Rescue National Championships
13th September 2023 Water Safety
The Water Safety Ireland National Surf Lifesaving Championships showcased Ireland's top life-saving athletes on September 9th in Youghal, Co. Cork. Over 200 competitors from ten counties competed throughout the day in various events, with Wicklow Ladies dominating in the Senior…
Ireland's Top Lifesavers To Compete For National Success at Surf Rescue Championships
9th September 2023 Water Safety
Youghal is set to host the annual WSI Surf Rescue Championships this weekend, with local competitors from Cork seeking to benefit from home-field advantage. Co. Clare will be aiming to maintain their supremacy in the sport, which boasts a dedicated…
Howth RNLI Urge Anyone Visiting the Coast to Stay Safe Following Five Rescues
8th September 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
The volunteer crew of Howth RNLI are urging anyone planning a trip to the coast, beach or inland waters over the weekend to stay safe amid the continued good spell of warm weather forecast. This follows a busy period for…
Maritime Hazards During Warm Weather in Ireland: Agency Safety Warning
8th September 2023 Coastguard
Agencies have issued a warning to the public regarding maritime safety during the current warm weather in Ireland. The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI urge the public to pay attention to personal safety and follow safety…
Record Engagement with Water Safety Programme Reported by Sport Northern Ireland
5th September 2023 Water Safety
Sport Northern Ireland has announced that the 2023 Get Wet Stay Safe Programme has achieved record engagement this year. The initiative, now in its second year, aims to raise awareness about water safety and has seen over 1,300 people participate…
With a remarkable skill and determination display, the Irish Water Safety team made a big splash at this year’s European Junior Lifesaving Championships. Ireland won five gold medals, ten silver medals and nine bronze medals at the championships. The European…
Triathlon Ireland Says It Did Not Sanction Swim Event In Which Two Men Died
22nd August 2023 Sea Swim
Ireland’s national governing body for triathlons says it did not sanction the swim event at the weekend in which two men died in separate incidents. Afloat.ie previously reported on the tragedies in Youghal on Sunday (20 August) during the Ironman…
RNLI Testing Specialised Drone Technology to Aid in Rescues and Water Safety
19th August 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
The RNLI has partnered with the UK’s Royal Life Saving Society to test the use of drones in emergency responses. As Marine Industry News reports, RNLI lifeguards in Cornwall have been using a waterproof drone from Swell Pro to help…
Rise in Paddleboard Rescues Across Ireland and UK Prompts Safety Advisory
31st July 2023 Water Safety
The RNLI has teamed up with British Canoeing to encourage people to make safety a priority before taking to the water. And echoing their safety advice is a kayaker who claims his trip to the coast may have ended in…
Masters, Owners and Users of Recreational Craft Urged to ‘Think and Prepare’ Before Going Out on the Water
30th July 2023 Water Safety
The Department of Transport is reminding all masters, owners and users of recreational craft of the need to think and prepare before going out on the water. All owners and users of recreational craft should follow this checklist of basic…