Longer Walks Dog walkers are being warned of the potential danger of being cut off by the tide during beach walks with their pets. Now that the weather is warmer and the sun is making more of an appearance in skies above Britain, more and more people choose to take their dogs to the beach, often spending
Beach Safety
How Safe is it to Surf During a Storm?
Storm Imogen Storm Imogen battered the south coast of England in February, causing strong winds and rain in addition to the usual travel chaos. For surfers, however, it brought exciting opportunities to ride mammoth waves of epic proportions, but just how safe is it to head out for a surf during a storm? If you
Tidal Variation in the UK
Just why are the tides, and the tide times, different across the UK? Although the sun and moon influence the tides, the shape of the coastline, water depth and the currents can influence the height and flow rate of the tides and the specific tidal times. The gradient of the seabed near the shore can
A Busy Time for the RNLI
As the weather continues to get warmer, the RNLI is being kept busy on the coastline, helping to keep beachgoers safe. In addition to rescuing people who have got into difficulty out at sea, the RNLI also regularly gets call outs for people cut off by the tide. Last weekend, for example, Bude RNLI lifeboat