WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach With the RNLI
From RNLI 200 Voices by RNLI
March 24, 2026 · 1 min · Episode 202
About this episode
The episode discusses the RNLI's beach lifeguarding service and its impact over 25 years.
In 2001, the RNLI launched a brand-new beach lifeguarding service. From struggling swimmers to stranded surfers, RNLI lifeguards have been keeping beaches safer for 25 years. They're highly trained, fit, and equipped to save lives. This is their story. WE ARE LIFEGUARDS is an RNLI production rnli.org.uk/WeAreLifeguards
Topics covered
- lifeguarding
- beach safety
- RNLI history
- rescue operations
- training
Keywords
- RNLI
- lifeguards
- beach safety
- rescue
- swimmers
- surfers
- training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RNLI
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