While rescue boat training today, we received a call about two children who had been caught in a riptide.
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Chris Lightwing
Swimmer rescued by Coastguard helicopter near Harbour Arm
This afternoon, Folkestone Coastguard were called to a swimmer in difficulty near Folkestone Harbour Arm.
Fallen child injured in Folkestone harbour
This afternoon, we were alerted to an injured child who had fallen in Folkestone Harbour at low tide.
Folkestone Trawler Race – Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2019
The annual Folkestone Trawler Race and Motor Boat Race will be held on 17th and 18th of August.
Swimming Not Advised, 20th July 2019
Due to recent heavy rain, reduced water quality has been predicted at Sunny Sands and the surrounding area.
Folkestone Sandcastle Competition – Sunday 21st July 2019
The annual Folkestone Sandcastle Competition will be held on Sunday 21st July at Sunny Sands beach.
Incident: Concern for Yacht Owner, 13th July 2019
This evening, Folkestone Coastguard received a report that a missing yacht had been spotted in Folkestone Harbour.
The TS Pelican at Folkestone Harbour Arm – Saturday 6th July 2019
The TS Pelican, a 150ft clipper, will be docking on the Harbour Arm on Saturday 6th July
Gallery: Armed Forces Day 2019
See the view of the Red Arrows display from our lifeboat off Mermaid Beach.
Incident: Object in Water, 30th June 2019
At 2.57pm, Folkestone Rescue were alerted to an unidentified object in the water off Sunny Sands.
Dogs on Folkestone Beaches
Folkestone Tide Times
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Low Tide
06:54
(0.81m)
High Tide
11:37
(7.48m)
Low Tide
19:20
(0.48m)
High Tide
23:59
(7.39m)