Severn Area Rescue Association - Newport Lifeboat Station

22/06/2026

🥵 You’ve probably heard by now that there is a red warning for extreme heat this week!

People can underestimate how dangerous cold-water shock can be, especially in rivers, lakes, quarries, and the sea.
Even when air temperatures are high, the water can stay cold enough to trigger involuntary gasping, rapid breathing, and muscle impairment.

🛟 Keep yourself safe whilst enjoying the water by following these simple steps:
enter the water gradually, avoiding jumping or diving straight in, to reduce your risk of cold-water shock.
Go to a lifeguarded beach or a supervised swimming area, and, if you, or anyone else, get into difficulty in the water, float on your back.

Here you’ll find some very useful guidance from Public Health Wales about general self care & looking out for others . 👇

https://phw.nhs.wales/knowledge-article/hot-weather/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASmO-VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXWKQLhcM00ky-t5nOzqDNtc91aaQO8JyHRaD6EkqayTBhtegsdcBR49D7sM_aem_szPZmsB4cfSA5BKhG8LWzg

20/06/2026

We launched during Thursday evening to assist HM Coastguard with an incident on the River Usk.

This was the first tasking for SARA 14’s brand new trailer and the twentieth emergency launch this year.

We are currently seeking sponsors to help cover the trailer cost and there may be opportunities for sponsorship branding to also appear on the trailer.

This is a unique opportunity for local businesses to support their local lifeboat. Please email us to discuss further.
📧[email protected]

If anyone would like to make a general contribution towards the cost we would be very grateful.

Donations can be made following the below link. Please write the word TRAILER, in the message section. 🧡🧡🧡

https://sara.enthuse.com/cf/newport-station-search-and-rescue-general-funds

20/06/2026

13/06/2026

As drowning prevention week starts, we will be raising awareness & sharing daily safety tips.

30/05/2026

The weather is fantastic and the vibes are great at the city centre today!
Come on down and enjoy some live music and take advantage of the fantastic range of food and drinks being served.
Here is the talented Bois Y Bryn playing in the New Market, Kingsway Centre.
They have supported SARA for several months and it’s great to watch them perform.
The 2026 Pirates in the Port event is very generously raising money for SARA Newport, RNLI and Welsh Air Ambulance.