The children of RNLI volunteer crew members and lifeguards across the UK have taken some time to deliver some safety advice for those visiting the coast, including how to call for help during an emergency.
They've have seen their dads rush off during birthday parties, school concerts, and Christmas dinner to answer the call of the pager.
They know all too well when they see their dads run out the door when the pager goes off to alert them to an emergency at sea, that they’re going to help someone else, and try to make sure they can get home safely to their family.
They’ve heard stories of people in trouble on inflatables, cut off by the tide and those who’ve fallen in to the water when going for a walk or a run. They’re asking that everyone takes care this Father’s Day so that all families can celebrate the day together safely.
The video features lifeboat crews’ and lifeguards’ sons and daughters from all around the UK and Ireland.
The advice from the children for those visiting the coast includes
· Be safe at the beach
· Avoid taking risks at the coast
· Keep an eye on your family
· Don’t use inflatables in the sea. Even unicorns!
· If you’re in difficulty in the water, Float to Live.
· In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. They will send the lifesavers.
RNLI volunteer, Dave Riley said:
"It’s great to see the younger generation getting involved and understanding the risks of visiting the coast. Sadly, around a 150 people still lose their lives around the UK and Irish waters each year and we ask those visiting the coast to bear in mind the risks involved."
The charity is hoping to have lifeguards on around 170 beaches by early July - 70 per cent of the beaches it would patrol in a normal summer.
RNLI volunteers have maintained an operational lifeboat service through the pandemic across its 238 lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland - including those on the Isle of Wight.
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