Avoid visiting the beaches on easter weekend
Weather warnings issued for weekend due to storm Dennis
Storm Dennis is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend.
Weather warning issued for Sunday due to storm Ciara
Storm Ciara is expected to bring very strong winds of 70 to 80 mph along Folkestone’s coast on Sunday.
Folkestone Boxing Day Dip 2019
This year’s boxing day dip will take place as usual on Sunny Sands Beach on Tuesday 26th December.
House artwork floats across harbour after breaking moorings
At 9.00am today, we received a call requesting assistance with a house that was floating freely in Folkestone Harbour.
Folkestone Rescue called out after boat capsizes in harbour
At 7.38am this morning, crew were called out to an unoccupied capsized boat in Folkestone Harbour.
Rescue crew called to craft adrift in harbour during bad weather
Despite being out of season, our crew had a busy evening in Folkestone Harbour due to the very bad weather.
Air ambulance called for triathlon cyclist injured at harbour
While providing safety for the Channel Tri, we received a call that one of the cycling participants had been seriously injured in a collision.
Channel Tri – Sunday 8th September 2019
Channel Tri returns to Folkestone on Sunday 8th September 2019.
Rescue boats called for two children caught in riptide
While rescue boat training today, we received a call about two children who had been caught in a riptide.
Pleasure Craft Speed Limit
No Restriction
Speed limit applies from 1st May to 30th September
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1000
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1000
Dogs on Folkestone Beaches
Folkestone Tides