Expert lifeguards from the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) will be back patrolling Swansea beaches this summer.
The popular service that provides safety information, first aid and beach rescues at four of the city’s most popular beaches will be on duty for the peak summer weeks, including the late May half-term holidays.
The lifeguard service, which is funded by Swansea Council, was on duty at Caswell Bay, Langland Bay, Bracelet, Horton and Port Eynon over Easter and Chris Vaughan, RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor, said they expect to be very busy.
“The RNLI’s aim is to provide a seamless rescue service from the beach to the open sea. The RNLI already has a number of lifeboat stations in the county and volunteer crews will be working closely with lifeguards to achieve our aim.
‘The RNLI lifeguards had a successful start to the season with no major incidences on the beaches over the Easter holidays. It was great to see that beachgoers were prepared and had taken note of our beach safety advice.”
Iwan Davies, Head of Culture, Tourism and Recreation at Swansea Council, said: “We have a responsibility to ensure that the thousands of visitors that flock to our beaches every year have a great time and enjoy what is on offer.
“And this is why we are working with the RNLI to ensure local people and visitors alike have the security of knowing highly-trained lifeguards are on hand to prevent problems before they start as well as carry out rescues as required.
As a charity which depends on voluntary contributions and legacies for its income, the RNLI relies on the continued support of the public to help fund its work on the beaches and at sea.
The lifeguards are funded by Swansea Council while the extensive training and equipment needed by the lifeguards is provided by the RNLI.
