Atlantic Pacific: Lifeboats where there are none

Atlantic Pacific: Lifeboats where there are none We are an NGO committed to reducing global drowning.

Atlantic Pacific International Rescue is an NGO with a simple vision; to combat global drowning.

“Drowning is a serious and neglected public health threat claiming the lives of 372,000 people a year worldwide. This death toll is almost two thirds that of malnutrition and well over half that of malaria – but unlike these public health challenges, there are no broad prevention efforts that target drowning.” (World Health Organisation, Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer, 2014)

Atlantic Pacific is a UK Registered Charity.

START YOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE JOURNEY HEREEvery lifeboat crew member, coastguard volunteer and rescue team member started...
29/09/2026

START YOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE JOURNEY HERE

Every lifeboat crew member, coastguard volunteer and rescue team member started somewhere. If you've ever wanted to be the person who heads out when others need help, our Starting Out in Search and Rescue course is your first step.

Over five days, 26th to 30th October, you'll build the core skills the SAR sector relies on: handling a boat with confidence, looking after someone in an emergency, and working as part of a search team. You'll also get a real feel for what SAR work involves, so you can decide where you want to go next.

What you'll do:

26th & 27th: RYA Powerboat Level 2. Learn to drive, handle and recover a powerboat safely.
28th: Emergency First Aid. Gain the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.
29th & 30th: Introduction to Search and Rescue. Find out how searches work and put your skills to the test in a night exercise.

What you'll leave with:

An RYA Powerboat Level 2 licence
An Emergency First Aid certificate
Hands-on experience and a clear sense of your next steps in SAR

Spaces are limited, so book now via our website or email [email protected].

Just want the Powerboat Level 2 and First Aid elements? We accept bookings for those too, so get in touch.

Young people teaching young people.From 13th to 18th September, we welcomed 16 students from ISZL in Switzerland for the...
24/09/2026

Young people teaching young people.

From 13th to 18th September, we welcomed 16 students from ISZL in Switzerland for their personal development week to UWC Atlantic for a five-day course with us.

One of the highlights was watching our Atlantic Pacific @ Atlantic College (AP@AC) second-year students lead the water safety and survival sessions. They passed on the lessons they learnt with us during their first year at UWC Atlantic, and it was brilliant to see them step up as confident, capable instructors teaching other young people.

Every ISZL student left with a one-day first aid qualification and vital sea survival skills learnt on the water. They also discovered what Atlantic Pacific is all about: giving young people the skills and confidence to keep themselves and others safe, and inspiring the next generation of emergency workers and humanitarian responders the world needs.

It was a brilliant week, full of memories that, in the students' own words, will "last a lifetime.”

A huge thank you to the ISZL students and staff team, who braved the cold Welsh water and a packed, intensive week of learning with fantastic energy. They were great sports from start to finish, brought plenty of fun to every session, and threw themselves into learning with such a positive attitude. And a huge well done to our AP@AC team too! 💙

We believe every young person should have the chance to learn these skills, and working with schools is one of the best ways to make that happen. Whether it's a residential course like this one or a programme tailored to your students, we'd love to help your young people build skills they'll carry for life.

📩 Want your students trained in lifesaving skills? Get in touch via the link in our bio.



UWC Atlantic

International School of Zug and Luzern

Stay warm. Save lives. Support Atlantic Pacific's lifesaving training - one hoodie at a time.Our 'AS Colour' Dark Navy C...
22/09/2026

Stay warm. Save lives.

Support Atlantic Pacific's lifesaving training - one hoodie at a time.

Our 'AS Colour' Dark Navy Classic Hoodie is as comfy as it gets - soft, cosy, and built to be your new favourite layer. It features our AP logo on the front, 'Atlantic Pacific Search & Rescue' on the arm and on the back, and a striking nod to our Japanese roots with the iconic Hokusai wave.

But it's not just about staying warm. Every hoodie you buy helps keep someone else safe.

100% of profits go straight back into our mission - training people everywhere with the skills, knowledge, and courage to prevent drowning, respond to crises, and protect our oceans. So while you're feeling snug, you're also part of something bigger: saving lives on land and at sea.

Ethically and locally sourced:
Hoodie is from AS Colour - made in Leighton Buzzard, UK
Printed by Merch Asylum - based in Caerphilly, Wales

Shout out to our models Nelle and Mena - taken on the beautiful Welsh coastline of St Donats Bay.

Grab yours now: https://atlantic-pacific-international.myshopify.com/products/ap-classic-hoodie

Another unforgettable Junior Summer Camp in the books!We've just said goodbye to our August cohort after six brilliant d...
17/09/2026

Another unforgettable Junior Summer Camp in the books!

We've just said goodbye to our August cohort after six brilliant days at St Donat's Castle, UWC Atlantic, in South Wales. Young people aged 14-17 came from all over the world to learn, grow and make friendships that will last well beyond camp.

Over the week they took on:

Water safety, sea survival and cold-water shock training
First aid and psychological first aid
Search & rescue skills, including VHF radio and search patterns
Maritime skills: tides, weather, navigation, ropes and knots
Sea Survival, capsize drills and simulated rescue scenarios
Team building throughout

But what stood out most was the community they built. Watching a group of strangers turn into a close-knit team, ready to support each other in and out of the water, is exactly why we do this work.

A huge well done to every camper who took part, and thank you to our instructors and the UWC Atlantic team for making it happen.

Junior Summer Camp Wales and Japan 2027 bookings open later this year, keep an eye out if this is one for your family or someone you know.

Spaces available: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course with Atlantic PacificLearn to handle a powerboat with confidence. Our RYA...
15/09/2026

Spaces available: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course with Atlantic Pacific

Learn to handle a powerboat with confidence. Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course covers low-speed close quarters handling, an introduction to planing speed, and collision regulations, everything you need to safely drive and manoeuvre a boat up to 10 metres.

Atlantic Pacific's Training Centre, Royal Docks, Newham, E16 2QT
2 days, 09:00–17:00
£494
Open to ages 12+, no experience required

Upcoming dates:
3–4 October
26–27 October
7–8 November
12–13 November
28–29 November

This is the most popular course in the RYA Powerboat Scheme, a great first step toward the International Certificate of Competence.

Book your place: Link in bio (https://www.atlanticpacific.org/course-catalogue/p/rya-powerboat-level-2)

13/08/2026

10 years of Atlantic Pacific: let's celebrate by giving back!

We're marking a decade of impact, and we want YOU to be part of it. Whether it's a run, a bake sale, a swim, a bike ride, or something totally out there, we’re calling on our community to fundraise, challenge yourselves, and celebrate with us.

Already doing a challenge or event? Dedicate it to Atlantic Pacific and help us mark this milestone.

Got an idea but need a hand? Tell us what you're thinking, and we'll help you bring it to life, from promotion to fundraising tools.

However you want to get involved, we'd love to have you. Fill out the form below to sign up and let's make our 10th year unforgettable.

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Come and get trained in water safety this summer at Royal Docks!
25/07/2026

Come and get trained in water safety this summer at Royal Docks!

23/07/2026

10 years ago, one lifeboat changed everything.
This August, we’re marking 10 years of Atlantic Pacific, and looking back at how a single act after the 2011 tsunami grew into a mission to get lifesaving skills into everyone’s hands, everywhere.
Follow along this month as we share the story.

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