Thousands Rescued and Lives Saved: RNLI Lifeguards Return to Cornwall’s Beaches for Easter

Lifeguards to Patrol 20 Cornish Beaches This Easter

As Easter holidays get underway, the RNLI is gearing up for another busy season on Cornwall’s beaches. From Saturday 5th to Monday 21st April, trained RNLI lifeguards will be back on patrol across 26 beaches in the South West, including 20 in Cornwall.

It follows a staggering year for the charity’s lifesaving efforts. Across the region, RNLI lifeguards responded to 6,892 incidents, aided 9,178 people and saved 43 lives. Meanwhile, volunteer lifeboat crews launched 1,475 times, spent 10,342 hours at sea, and saved 39 lives.

Rigorous Training Ahead of the Season

After weeks of intense preparation, lifeguards are ready to return to their posts. The training included casualty care, fitness testing, lifesaving skills both in and out of the water, and watercraft operations.

Guy Botterill, RNLI Regional Lifeguard Lead for the South West, praised the efforts of those involved in getting ready for the season. “Over the last few weeks, our lifeguards have been working hard in their training and inductions to prepare for the new season. They are excited to be back on the beaches doing what they do best; providing the highest quality lifesaving service.”

He added that the RNLI has been working closely with local authorities and private beach owners to ensure everything is in place for the 2025 lifeguard season.

Which Cornish Beaches Will Be Patrolled?

Lifeguards will be stationed full-time at the following Cornish beaches during the two-week Easter break:

• Crantock

• Fistral

• Towan

• Watergate Bay

• Mawgan Porth

• Tregonhawke

• Widemouth

• Summerleaze

• Treyarnon

• Constantine

• Harlyn

• Polzeath

• Praa Sands

• Porthtowan

• Chapel Porth

• Perranporth

• Gwithian North

• Hayle Towans

• Porthmeor

• Sennen

Use a Lifeguarded Beach

If you’re heading to the coast this Easter, the RNLI strongly advises visiting a lifeguarded beach. Their presence makes a crucial difference when it matters most.

Find your nearest lifeguarded beach using the RNLI interactive map.