New free interactive tour at Scarborough RNLI

The visitor engagement centre at RNLI Scarborough lifeboat Station is open when the lifeboat shop is also open. Currently this is from 10am until 4pm, seven days a week.

When visiting the engagement centre there is a trail of QR codes around the station where you will meet crew from Scarborough lifeboat station.

One of the virtual visits is around our Shannon class lifeboat, which is closed to public access, but using the QR code takes you behind the scenes and into the heart of this amazing lifesaving equipment – all without moving from the viewing gallery.

Others give you an insight into why our volunteers brave the worst of the weather to save lives; another is where you meet someone rescued by Scarborough lifeboat and hear their story.

While taking part in the tour our volunteers will guide you through what motivates them as a volunteer and what it takes to join the crew.

As well as the free interactive tour we have water safety sections, a lifeguard rescue water craft you can climb onboard, crew cut outs so you can see what you will look like as crew, and much more to see.

If looking for something to do while on holiday, why not come along and have a free experience.

Mark French, Scarborough RNLI volunteer Launch Authority, said: 'We are thrilled to add more to Scarborough lifeboat station's visitor engagement centre. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with both visitors and locals visiting Scarborough.

'You can see our lifeboats and their launching equipment, and have your photo taken on one of our Lifeguard rescue water craft whilst you learn about how to keep yourself safe on our stunning coastline.

'You can also read about our 224 years of lifesaving in Scarborough, and the heroic rescues our crews and Lifeguards have carried out. From rowing lifeboats to the latest jet-drive All Weather Shannon lifeboat.

'Learn about how our crews are trained, have a go at tying different knots and see if you can get a virtual crew member dressed in time to make the shout.

'Make sure you check out the story’s and learn how to Float to Live.'

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.'

Find out more: rnli.org/WeatherAndTides

Notes to editors

Scarborough lifeboat station has been operating since 1801. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/scarborough-lifeboat-station.

We have crew available for interview if required about this event

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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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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.

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