For many years, Scarborough lifeboat station has welcomed the public to the station for a day to celebrate their open day (formerly known as flag day). The station will be hosting an Open Day on 14 June 2025 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Scarborough RNLI Lifeboat Station.
During these times the station at Foreshore Road will be open to the public and people can meet the volunteer crew and visits team and have a tour around the station, boats and equipment. The water safety team and swim safe team will be available for advice. The Lifeboat Guild will be running a raffle and tombola.
There will be several activities for adults and children, refreshments, a cake stall, and book stall, the lifeboat shop will also be open. The team is hoping that people will join in and support the local crew and help to save lives at sea.
Adam Sheader, RNLI Scarborough inshore lifeboat Helm said: 'We are thrilled to bring back our Flag Day celebration this year. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with both visitors and locals while raising essential funds for our station. The RNLI Scarborough team is eager to showcase our work and engage with our supportive community during this special event.
‘Flag Day is a key annual community event that supports the lifeboat station's lifesaving work. All proceeds from the day will contribute to maintaining the vital search and rescue service and ensuring the safety of coastal communities.
‘Entrance to Flag Day 2025 is free and no registration is required, for boat and station tours we have a suggested donation of £2.
‘When going for a walk along the coastline or on the beach, the RNLI would like to remind everyone to:
● Always check the tide times and heights and keep a look out for incoming tide.
● Use tide timetables or a tidal prediction app like AnyTide.
● Make sure you have enough time to return safely. If in doubt, seek local advice.
● Always carry a means of calling for help on your person.
● Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard if you are in danger or you see someone in danger of being cut off by the tide.
● Tell someone else where you’re going and when you’ll be back. They can raise the alarm with the Coastguard by calling 999 or 112 if you are overdue.’
We have crew available for interview if required about this event
RNLI media contacts
Nick Gough RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07939025881 or [email protected]. Jacob Allen RNLI Volunteer Deputy press Officer on [email protected]. or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789 or email
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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
