HM Coastguard Bacton

09/09/2023

01/09/2023

August turned out to be a very busy month for the team, they were called out at least once a day, some days more.
It was a mix of beach and Broads incidents with broken legs, ankles, head injuries, swimmers in difficulties, an allergic reaction, missing persons and quite a lot of paddle boarders getting swept out to sea with offshore winds.
The team even managed to meet up with the Fire Service, Mundesley Lifeboat, Mundesley Coast Watch and RNLI Lifeguards for a sandhole exercise.
As the summer holidays come to an end life guarded beaches will have less patrols so please take care.
If you do come across danger on the coast or the Broads please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

07/08/2023

For those going to the beach this summer.

Reminder:

This is really simple. You can spot a rip current. Unfortunately, it's where it looks easiest and safest to enter the sea. This is because the rip current is looping around and pulling back OUT. Hence no waves rolling IN. NEVER ENTER THE SEA HERE. If you are already in the sea and get caught in a rip current (you'll know because you will suddenly be moved from your location and it will be impossible to swim against it) don't panic. Swim ACROSS, not against the rip current. For example, rather than trying to swim to shore while being pushed out, swim parallel to the beach and you will be able to get out. Then you can swim ashore. Please educate friends or family visiting the beaches this summer. Stay safe and go to lifeguarded beaches — but if you do see anyone in danger call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

03/08/2023

As we wave goodbye to a wet July we look back at a month that had a mix of beach and broads incidents, these included vessels aground, objects in the water, missing people, head injuries, broken bones, person unconscious, plus others.
We also managed to keep up with our weekly training and attended a PR event.
As the school holidays are now upon us please stay safe but if you do need help on the beach or broads please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
To Search
To Rescue
To Save

30/07/2023

The sun is shining and some of the team are at Gold Park Mundesley for the annual Motor show, come and say hello and find out what we do around the coast and the broads.

29/06/2023

This morning we had the honour of meeting HRH Prince William at the Royal Norfolk Show, Senior Coastal Operations Officer Christon iliffe and Station Officer Pete Revell represented HM Coastguard.

25/06/2023

https://hmcoastguard.uk/dads-safety-appeal-after-son-trapped-under-collapsed-sand

A father has urged people to take care digging on the beach after his 14-year-old son became trapped when a pile of excavated sand collapsed on top of him.

13/06/2023

Good morning, we have received calls this morning regarding an object washed up on the beach near Walcott, we hope to get it removed soon.
Do you know what it is?

07/06/2023

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1670329966766134?s=yWDuG2&fs=e

01/06/2023

As we start a new month we look back at a very busy May.
The Bacton team have been tasked with lots of different incidents on the coast and the broads, these include broken bones, missing people, people having convulsions and a cliff incident.
The team also managed to fit some training in with a Search Tec Leader course, CERCC course and Rope Rescue practice.
The Bacton team have welcomed two new members who have just completed their training and three others are in the final stages of training in preparation for the summer season.
As the weather hopefully gets better, please enjoy our beautiful beaches and the wonderful broads but if you do see danger or come across someone in need of help, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

To Search
To Rescue
To Save

27/04/2023

It’s a Bank Holiday weekend approaching and the sun may just shine🤞

Whatever your plans, have a safe and wonderful weekend. If your heading onto the water or to the coast remember to:

🌊 Check tides and weather forecast
🚤 Ensure your boat/kayak/boards are in a safe condition, especially if it’s the first time out after the winter.
🏊‍♀️ Remember the water temperature is still cold, suit up and wear your life jacket
🥾 If your walking the coastal paths, plan ahead and remember recent high tides may have left debris and hazards
🗺 Plan ahead
📞 Charge your phone
📱 Download what3words help us locate you quicker

😊 Have a safe weekend

Our team remain on call 24/7 ready to respond!

🆘 In a coastal emergency, on the sea, at the beach, along coastal paths and the Broads ☎️ 999 and ask for the Coastguard

21/04/2023

The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on Sunday, 23rd April at 3pm.

An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen.

The system will warn people when their lives are in danger.

To find out more, visit: gov.uk/alerts

04/04/2023

Exciting news! We’re absolutely delighted to share our new website for HM Coastguard with you: hmcoastguard.uk

You’ll find a range of safety tips, resources, HM Coastguard’s services, news, insights into all that we do and more. We hope that it will be a valuable source of information as it continues to evolve and grow.

Go check it out at hmcoastguard.uk

HM Coastguard is the UK’s national maritime emergency service. We're available to help those in distress around our coast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

01/04/2023

March turned out to be quite busy for the Bacton team. The deer video we posted has been viewed 20 million times.
We attended a large exercise on Wroxham Broad with the Police, Broads Authority, Hemsby Broads Rescue and other Coastguard teams.
The team also received various 999 call outs throughout the month including a suspected heart attack, a search, cries for help on the beach and erosion of cliffs.
As the weather gets better and we have the lighter evenings, we will be out training around the area.

Please stay safe but if you do see danger on the coast or the Norfolk Broads please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard .

25/03/2023

Even though the clocks change tonight, our safety advice stays the same - please remember to be if you’re going to the coast.

Many of us will be enjoying longer days, but the sea temperature is shockingly cold 🥶

If you accidentally end up in the water, remember to fight the instinct to panic and don’t try to swim against the tide. Stick your hand in the air, shout for help and 🌊

Be prepared:

Check tide times and weather conditions 🌦️
Take a fully charged phone 📱
Emergency? Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard 🚁

11/03/2023

Friday afternoon the team went on patrol and as they came out of Sea Palling, they had to pull over to let a few deer cross the road, we thought you would like to see them.

02/03/2023

February was a very mixed month for call outs, the team were tasked to a person with mental health problems , intoxicated males, ordnance, a boat capsized with a family in the water and a dog trapped in rock amour.
Plus weekly training, equipment checks and local Knowledge patrols.
With winter not finished yet, please take care while out and about but if you do see danger please call 999 and ask for the COASTGUARD.

02/02/2023

January turned out to be a quiet month for call outs with only four taskings, all of them were on the coast and all with good outcomes.
The team have also been brushing up on their skills with Thursday evening training that included rope rescue, medical and search.
As we start a new month please stay safe on the coast and the broads, but if you do see danger please call 999 and ask for the COASTGUARD.

To Search
To Rescue
To Save