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Folkestone Harbour Arm is dwarfed by enormous waves during Storm Angus.

Weather warning issued for weekend due to storm Bella

Posted on December 26, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

Storm Bella is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend.

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Folkestone Rescue closed for winter after Channel Tri

Posted on September 13, 2020 in Events, Updates • Add Comment

The Channel Tri took place this morning, an event also marking the end of our 2020 Season.

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Third Channel Triathlon to be held on 13th September

Posted on September 10, 2020 in Events • Add Comment

The third annual Channel Triathlon will be held on September 13th 2020.

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Rescue 4 lifeboat at Sunny Sands

Five people on drifting inflatables rescued from sea

Posted on August 9, 2020 in Incidents • Add Comment

After searching for a missing kayak, our lifeboat spotted five people drifting out to sea on inflatables.

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The TS Pelican at Folkestone

Tall ship to arrive at Folkestone Harbour Arm

Posted on August 4, 2020 in Events • Add Comment

The TS Pelican, a 150ft clipper, will be docking on the Harbour Arm on Tuesday 4th August.

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Council closes Warren beach due to safety concerns

Posted on May 27, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

The beach at The Warren in Folkestone has been closed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council over fears it may have become contaminated.

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Lifeguard watching Sunny Sands beach.

Coastal visitors asked to use caution during pandemic

Posted on May 27, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

We are asking people to use caution and consideration during the pandemic, after thousands of people visited the coast last weekend.

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Storm clouds over Folkestone pier

Weather warnings issued for weekend due to storm Dennis

Posted on February 14, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

Storm Dennis is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend.

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Folkestone Harbour Arm is dwarfed by enormous waves during Storm Angus.

Weather warning issued for Sunday due to storm Ciara

Posted on February 7, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

Storm Ciara is expected to bring very strong winds of 70 to 80 mph along Folkestone’s coast on Sunday.

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People taking part in the Boxing Day Dip 2013

Folkestone Boxing Day Dip 2019

Posted on December 26, 2019 in Events • Add Comment

This year’s boxing day dip will take place as usual on Sunny Sands Beach on Tuesday 26th December.

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  • Recent Posts

    • Swimming in the sea during the winter months February 6, 2021
    • Weather warning issued for weekend due to storm Bella December 26, 2020
    • Folkestone Rescue closed for winter after Channel Tri September 13, 2020
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    • Five people on drifting inflatables rescued from sea August 9, 2020
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