Rough seas and strong winds? Our crews are still launching 💪 Watch as the Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat crew rescue experienced surfer Ben, who was being dragged out to sea by a strong rip current. A member of the public spotted Ben in trouble, called 999 and asked for the coastguard. Our volunteers were soon on scene and returned Ben to safety. If you get caught in a rip current: - Don’t try to swim against it or you’ll get exhausted - If you can stand, wade, don’t swim - If you can, swim parallel t

Inside this lifeboat, lives have been saved 🛟 Climb aboard and look inside Scarborough Lifeboat Station's water-jet powered Shannon class. From high tech controls to suspension seating, every detail is designed for efficiency, safety, and saving lives. [Video description: A guided visual tour inside an RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.] #RNLI #Lifeboats #Tour #SearchAndRescue #InsideLook #Technology | RNLI