RNLI Ramsgate Community Safety Team

24/06/2026

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/june/23/rnli-urges-families-to-share-lifesaving-water-safety-advice-in-extreme-heat

Take care when venturing to any aquatic environment over the next couple of days and during the summer period.

Take advise and be prepared.

RNLI have a very comprehensive resource library to keep safe and enjoy aquatic environments. Click on the link and explore.

Have a good summer and share important watersafety messages with family and friends.

With red and amber weather warnings in place for extreme heat across much of the UK, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging people heading to the coast to remember and share essential water safety advice, which could save lives.

08/02/2026

Ever wanted a become beach Lifeguard or keen to return your love of the ocean into real lifesaving skills? Join our annal Beach Lifeguard Course and learn how to keep people safe while working in one of the best environments possible.

You’ll be trained by RLSS NVBLQ Trainers that hold decades of lifesaving experience within surf rescue techniques, first aid, CPR, risk assessment, and beach safety awareness. Whether you’re aiming for a lifeguarding job, boosting your water confidence, or just want an unforgettable challenge, this course gives you practical skills that genuinely make a difference.

To express your interest please get in touch by email on [email protected]

14/01/2026

Wonderful evening with members of Grove Ferry boat club. Attending a Lifejacket clinic at the Ramsgate lifeboat station. John H and Richard gave their professional advice on lifejackets that members had brought with them. The evening also included talks on the history of RNLI lifejackets, delivered by John R and Vanessa the oracles of Ramsgate Lifeboat station. A guided tour of the station concluded the event. Thank you team for your time and effort this evening.

09/01/2026

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/boat-crew---ramsgate-603083.html

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Ramsgate is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of Boat Crew. 

31/12/2025

Ramsgate Town New Year parade. A wonderful display of light and colour, parading through the town to the tunnels. Crew of the Ramsgate lifeboat paraded with the lighthouse to represent the harbour as a safe haven. Well done to everyone who took part.

24/12/2025

Celebrate the New Year with a gift for family and friends while supporting the charity that saves lives at sea. Ramsgate Lifeboat shop reopens it's doors on Friday 2nd January 2026. A wide range of gifts available and some super discounts. Merry Christmas to everyone.

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/shops/ramsgate-rnli-shop

16/12/2025

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2025/december/15/rnli-offers-essential-safety-advice-for-cold-water-dippers-this-festive-period

With a festive cold-water dip becoming a popular activity at this time of year, the RNLI is issuing safety advice to those planning to get in the water, to ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable event.

02/12/2025

It’s traditional for the brave people of Ramsgate to take to the water for a New Years dip. If this is your first or fiftieth time taking part you may like to learn more about cold water swimming by taking part in an RNLI webinar.

RNLI’s regional water safety team in Ireland is hosting two free online webinars for anyone taking part in a festive dip or swim over the holiday season.
The webinars, which will cover how to stay safe while swimming or dipping, will take place from 8-9pm on Thursday, 4 and 11 December. The webinars will cover the same safety information and top tips on both dates, just select which evening suits you best. Pre-registration is essential and you can book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-water-safety-ireland-webinar-festive-dips-tickets-1974969295327

15/10/2025

Saturday 18th Oct

Ramsgate RNLI Fish and Chip Supper tickets now on sale from the Ramsgate RNLI Shop based in the Customs House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LP. Once again the Greyhound Buskers will be providing musical entertainment.
The event will take place at the Lifeboat Station, address on poster and costs £15 per ticket and we will need your food order at the time of booking.

Only 50 tickets so get them booked early 🥂

15/10/2025

Fish and chips supper this Saturday. Few tickets left, help support your local lifeboat. Tickets available from RNLI shop in the old Customs building next to the Queens Head pub.