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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
A Coastguard search & rescue helicopter winches a swimmer to safety over the sea off Folkestone Harbour Arm.

Swimmer in Distress, 27th August 2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

This afternoon, Folkestone Coastguard were called to a swimmer in difficulty near Folkestone Harbour Arm.

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Russell ReillyRussell Reilly
Danger of Death or Serious Injury

Tombstoning at Folkestone Harbour Arm

Posted on August 24, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

If you know your child is planning to visit the beach, please remind them of the risks of tombstoning.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
Swimming Not Advised Sign

Swimming Not Advised, 20th July 2019

Posted on July 20, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

Due to recent heavy rain, reduced water quality has been predicted at Sunny Sands and the surrounding area.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
Poster for Folkestone Sandcastle Competition 2019

Folkestone Sandcastle Competition – Sunday 21st July 2019

Posted on July 18, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

The annual Folkestone Sandcastle Competition will be held on Sunday 21st July at Sunny Sands beach.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing

Incident: Concern for Yacht Owner, 13th July 2019

Posted on July 13, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

This evening, Folkestone Coastguard received a report that a missing yacht had been spotted in Folkestone Harbour.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
Vehicle stuck in mud at Folkestone Harbour.

Incident: Vehicle Stuck in Harbour, 2nd June 2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

In the late afternoon, a vehicle had driven into Folkestone Harbour and become stuck in the mud.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
Grey Seal pup on beach.

Seals on the Beach, 9th April 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 in Updates • Add Comment

Seals have recently been sighted on Folkestone’s beaches and surrounding waters.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
Swimming Not Advised Sign at Sunny Sands

Swimming Not Advised, 14th August 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018 in Updates • Add Comment

Folkestone & Hythe District Council have issued a 24-hour warning that swimming is not advised at Sunny Sands beach.

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Chris LightwingChris Lightwing
A moon jellyfish in the sea.

Jellyfish Alert

Posted on July 12, 2018 in Updates • 3 Comments

There has been a recent increase in jellyfish around Folkestone’s coast, and we have had reports of numerous members of the public being stung.

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David HarveyDavid Harvey
Rescue 4 off Sunny Sands.

Theft of Rescue Boat Engine, 6th March 2018

Posted on March 6, 2018 in Updates • Add Comment

The outboard engine for the Folkestone Safety Boat has been stolen.

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  • End of Season, 2014As the summer comes to a close we take the [...]
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  • Incident: Capsized Boat, 5th November 2019At 7.38am this morning crew were called out to an [...]
  • Folkestone Boxing Day Dip 2019This year’s boxing day dip will take place as usual [...]
  • Incident: Bad Weather, 2nd November 2019Despite being out of season our crew had a busy [...]
  • Incident: Cyclist Injured Near Harbour Arches, 8th September 2019While providing safety for the Channel Tri we received a [...]
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  • Current Flag at Sunny Sands
    No Flag

    No Lifeguards on Duty

  • Pleasure Craft & Jet Ski Speed Limit

    No Restriction

    Craft must be driven in a safe and responsible manner.
    Please keep at least 200 meters from swimmers.
    Jet Skis are not permitted in Folkestone Harbour.
    Speed limit applies between 1st May and 30th September.
  • Dogs on Folkestone Beaches

    Dogs Allowed

    Dog Control Zones: Sunny Sands & Mermaid Beach
    Dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September
  • Folkestone Tides
    Thursday, 05 December 2019
    High Tide
    05:00
    (5.90m)
    Low Tide
    12:06
    (2.40m)
    High Tide
    17:45
    (5.60m)
 
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    Folkestone Rescue is a charitable trust which provides lifeguards and lifeboats to keep people safe along Folkestone's coast. Our operating hours are 10am to 4pm on Saturdays & Sundays, April to September. You can find our lifeguards at the container on Sunny Sands beach. Our lifeboats can often be seen off Sunny Sands.
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