RNLI lifeguards return to Bridlington’s beaches for summer season

The lifeguards offer a reassuring presence during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and throughout the summer season.

Between 10am and 6pm, the lifeguards will initially patrol three nominated beaches in the area over the first three weekends in May.

The service will then subsequently expand to a daily service, remaining in operation until Sunday, September 6.

The beaches in the East Riding of Yorkshire that will be monitored by RNLI lifeguards are Belvedere, Bridlington North and Bridlington South.

From Saturday, July 4, the patrolled service will also cover beaches at Withernsea and Hornsea, ensuring local communities are kept safe across five of the beaches in the East Riding.

Throughout the North and East of England, the RNLI lifeguarding team have been working hard to complete vital training and are looking forward to returning to the beaches full time.

RNLI lead lifeguard supervisor, Andrew Jamieson, said: “We always advise people to visit a lifeguarded beach and to swim between the red and yellow flags.

“This year sees the RNLI lifeguarding service welcome in its 25-year anniversary, and we are thrilled to patrol several beaches in the East Riding of Yorkshire as this important milestone is celebrated. It is great to see visitors enjoying the coast with the extra peace of mind of knowing that we are there should they need us.”

Councillor Lyn Healing, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for communities and public protection, said: “The RNLI Lifeguards are always a welcome sight on our busiest beaches in the East Riding, and I’m delighted to welcome them back once again.’

“They provide a vital service to our residents and visitors – offering safety, reassurance, advice and first aid, as well as crucial help in the event of emergencies if they are needed.”