HM Coastguard is the national category 1 emergency service responsible for the initiation and co-ordination of all maritime search and rescue (SAR) within the UK Maritime Search and Rescue Region. This includes the mobilisation, organisation and tasking of adequate resources to respond to persons either in distress at sea, or to persons at risk of injury or death on the cliffs or shoreline of the United Kingdom. It is also responsible for all land-based search and rescue helicopter operations across the UK.

Every minute of every hour of every day, over 300 Coastguard Rescue Teams remain on call across the UK to respond to those in need at sea, along the coast and further afield. These teams are made up of specially trained Coastguard Rescue Officers who volunteer to join HM Coastguard, leaving their families, friends, full-time occupations and putting plans on hold when the pager sounds. Coastguard Rescue Teams are specially trained and equipped in a wide range of search and rescue disciplines including water and flood rescue, lost and missing person search, technical rope rescue, mud rescue, critical casualty care, 4×4 off road driving and much more.

The Coastguard Rescue Teams are tasked and coordinated by the highly trained full-time staff within the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres across the UK who answer 999 calls, respond to mayday radio transmissions and bring these emergency incidents to a safe conclusion using the resources available to them including Coastguard Rescue Teams, full-time senior coastal officers, lifeboats (RNLI and independent) and search and rescue aircraft.

And while these dedicated people are helping save lives across the country, The Coastguard Association is the charity dedicated to help them in their time of need.

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Annual General Meeting

You are all cordially invited to the 48th Annual General Meeting of the Coastguard Association – the charity dedicated to supporting Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.
 
The AGM will take place in a private function area within the Solway Gate Table Table Restaurant, Annan Road, Dumfries, DG1 3JX on Saturday 23rd March 2024 3pm-5pm.
 
All are welcome to attend with options being explored for the provision of a virtual dial in option via MS Teams as well.
 
If you require any further information or have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our National Secretary Joanna Howard at: secretary@coastguardassocaition.org.uk
 
Thanks for your continued support.
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Coastline Magazine – Issue 10 – OUT NOW!

 

The latest edition of Coastline Magazine – the official digital publication of The Coastguard Association is OUT NOW.

Inside this edition:

* 12 pages of news from around the coast
* Emergency Services Show 2023
* A day in the life of Coastguard Rescue Officer Darren Crisp – Littlehampton CRT
* Team Spotlight on Sutton Bridge Coastguard Rescue Team
* Reflecting on the Royal International Air Tattoo
* Coastguard Association Charity 5K
* Remembrance Day events
* A BRAND NEW Meet Your Committee your feature
* Regular features including From The Ops Room, Kit Reviews, Reflection with Chaplain Tom and much more!

Thank you to everyone for their continued support of Coastline Magazine and The Coastguard Association.

You can also download Issue 10 of Coastline Magazine at: Coastline Magazine – Issue 10.

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Remembrance Pin Badge – Thank you

The Coastguard Association would like to thank everyone for their support with our 2023 Remembrance Poppy Pin Badges.

The money raised will be used to help support Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need, with The Coastguard Association also donating £1,000 to the Royal British Legion.

This has been the first time in many years The Coastguard Association has undertaken such a venture and we have taken on board a number of learning points for the future, especially around some challenges with postage.

Thank you to everyone for their patience and support, with all Coastguard Association activities undertaken entirely by a volunteer committee.

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Coastguard Rescue Teams respond to Storm Babet

Coastguard Rescue Teams from across the country remain deployed as part of the multi-agency response to the severe flooding as a result of Storm Babet.

There’s currently over 100 specially trained Coastguard Flood Technicians either on standby, en route to flood hit areas or already deployed and assisting in the rescue and evacuation operations.

Coastguard Rescue Teams have already been working with local authorities, Scottish Fire & Rescue and Police Scotland to evacuate people from their homes. They have been supported by coastguards working in operations rooms and also HM Coastguard helicopter crews.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have tragically been lost during this severe weather. Our thoughts are also very much with the brave Coastguard Rescue Officers and other emergency responders who are working through incredibly difficult and challenging circumstances.

Help us help them – donate today.

The Coastguard Association is the charity dedicated to supporting Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.

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ON SALE NOW – Remembrance Pin Badges

The Coastguard Association Remembrance Pin Badges are now on sale and available to purchase online.

With a 25mm diameter, these exquisite badges act as a mark of respect and show of support for the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

You will also be supporting the Coastguard Association and the Royal British Legion.

The badges are £10 each which includes postage with £2 from each sale being donated to The Royal British Legion.

Order online today at: Coastguard Association Remembrance Pin Badge | PayPal

Shipping will commence w/c 23rd October with only 500 produced this year so be quick and thank you for your continued support.

The Coastguard Association is the charity dedicated to supporting Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.

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