Swanage RNLI

Launch Statistics

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Saving lives off the Dorset coast from Swanage since 1875.

We cover an area of sea from halfway to The Needles on the Isle of Wight to Kimmeridge and halfway across the English Channel.

Number of launches this year: 2020

Total This Year
45

Boats Launched:

Both Boats
8
D Class
13
Shannon
16

Launches to casualty types:

Animal
0
Canoe/Kayak
3
Climber
2
Coasteering
0
Commercial Vessel
1
Dinghy
3
Diver/Dive boat
1
Jet Ski
1
Medivac
1
Miscellaneous
1
Missing person
3
Motor boat
8
Paddleboarder
2
Rambler/Walker
5
Swimmer
1
Windsurfer
1
Yacht
4

Launches on different days of the week:

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
7
Thursday
1
Friday
8
Saturday
7
Sunday
7

Launches per month:

January
1
February
3
March
3
April
1
May
7
June
6
July
11
August
5
September
0
October
0
November
0
December
0
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If you see someone in difficulty at sea phone ‘999’ and ask for the Coastguard. Respect the water

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RNLI and HM Coastguard launch beach safety campaign urging parents to protect their families and save lives at the coast this summer.