RNLI Lifeguards Lincolnshire

24/09/2026

Teams to endure 24-hour padel playing challenge to support Skegness RNLI

24/09/2026

24 HOURS. 24 GAMES. ALL FOR RNLI SKEGNESS 🎾🛟

From this evening (6pm Thursday 24th September) to 6pm Friday 25th September, we’re taking on a full 24-hour Padelathon at Skegness Padel to raise money for RNLI Skegness.

We’ve got 8 pairs taking part, with two pairs on court at a time, keeping the games going right through the night and into Friday.

We’d love as many people as possible to come down and get behind us — whether that’s watching a few games, cheering everyone on, sponsoring a player, sharing the fundraiser or donating whatever you can. Every bit of support helps. 🤍

And if you’re coming down for the finale at 6pm on Friday, it happens to line up perfectly with Skegness Padel’s End of Summer Social 🪩 so you can stay on for free padel slots, pizza, drinks and the DJ afterwards.

Come for the padel, stay for the atmosphere, and help us raise as much as we can for an amazing local cause. 🎾🛟

Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/elizabeth-thein-2

18/09/2026

15/09/2026

Interested in joining us next summer?

We're looking for people who might be interested in joining our Lincolnshire RNLI lifeguard team in summer 2027.

Full and part time paid roles will be available (from £13.45 per hour), no experience required.

You just need to be a strong swimmer and be able to pass our timed swim of 400m in a swimming pool in under 7 minutes and 30 seconds.

Enter your details below and we'll be in touch when recruitment opens in the new year:

https://forms.gle/aK3b9Ri5xJEQfZSv8

11/09/2026

Great work by the local police teams! 👏🏻

09/09/2026

END OF SUMMER SOCIAL! || 🎾🪩🍕

Save the date! Join us on Friday 25th September as we round off the summer with a night of padel, music, food and plenty of fun at Skegness Padel!

🎾 Free 30 minute padel slots from 5pm to 10pm
🎶 DJ and disco from 7pm
🍕 Pizza available
🍻 Bar open

We’ll also be raising money for the RNLI throughout the evening, so come along, have a great night and help us support a fantastic cause.

Get the date in your diary and come celebrate the end of summer with us!

09/09/2026

Forever proud of our colleagues within the RNLI, who volunteer their time to launch and rescue anyone in difficulty around the coast.

A paramedic wouldn’t check someone’s passport before giving CPR.

A firefighter wouldn’t check a person’s criminal record before putting their fire out.

The lifeboat crews launching to rescue people in difficulty concentrate on just that, not what happens before or afterwards 💙

The RNLI is a charity that exists to save lives at sea. But recent events have generated deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding about our purpose and our lifesaving work in the Channel.

As a result, some of our volunteers and staff have been the subject of online and, in some cases, physical abuse. This is unacceptable.

The RNLI’s people represent the very best of society. For over two hundred years they have dedicated themselves to rescuing people they’ve never met before, without judgment, fear or favour.

We are tasked by HM Coastguard to help those in distress, and we'll do so whenever, wherever and whoever they are.

We launched 9,058 times in 2025. Only 109 of those launches were to those in distress in the Channel – 1.2% of our total rescue work. Anyone rescued from a small boat by the RNLI is then taken into the care of the relevant UK authorities.

To those who stand with the RNLI, thank you. For more than two hundred years, we've saved lives at sea around the UK and Ireland, and that commitment remains unchanged.

06/09/2026

👋🏼 END OF THE SEASON 👋🏼

Our lifeguard patrols in Lincolnshire have now finished for the season.

For emergencies at the beach, please continue to call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

It’s been another busy, hot summer so thank you for your support throughout. Special shout out to all of our colleagues in the emergency services and within the RNLI for their help during incidents.

Now for a well-earned rest! See you in 2027.

Lifeguards, out 🫡

28/08/2026

🌊🍺 Alcohol and Water Don't Mix 🍺🌊

A cold drink may seem like part of a perfect day at the beach, but when alcohol and water mix, the risks can increase dramatically.

Alcohol can affect your judgement, balance, coordination and reaction times, making it harder to recognise danger and respond effectively if something goes wrong. What might seem like a safe swim or paddle can quickly become a life-threatening situation.

⚠️ Alcohol can:
🏊 Reduce your swimming ability�
🌊 Increase the risk of drowning�
🧠 Impair judgement and decision-making�
🥶 Increase the effects of cold water shock�
⚡ Slow reaction times during an emergency�
🚤 Put you and others at risk when boating or taking part in water activities

Even strong swimmers can get into difficulty after drinking alcohol. Cold water, waves, tides and currents can quickly overwhelm someone whose judgement or physical ability has been affected.

✅ Stay Safe This Summer
• Avoid drinking alcohol before swimming or entering the water�
• Never mix alcohol with paddleboarding, kayaking, boating or other water sports
�• Look after friends and family members around water�• Know your limits and make sensible decisions�
• If you've been drinking, stay out of the water

Remember, many coastal tragedies involve alcohol as a contributing factor. A few drinks might seem harmless, but near water they can have serious consequences.

Enjoy the summer, enjoy the coast, but if you're planning to drink, stay on dry land.

🚨 If you see someone in trouble at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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