Beach Lifeguard Supervisor
"Had we not been there, there's no doubt that we would have seen people drown. There was a lot of panic in the water, and people were calling for help as they were being swept out."
Dedicated volunteers arrange and take part in all sorts of enjoyable fundraising activities to boost RNLI funds, including raft races, coffee mornings, suppers, football competitions and sponsored runs.
Click here to find out more about fundraising eventsLifeboats and lifeguards
There are 233 RNLI lifeboat stations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The RNLI also operates seasonal beach lifeguards units throughout the south west of England.
Click here to find out more about lifeboats, lifeguards and stations
