Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps

Founded in 1965 Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps is one of the largest and most successful volunteer lifeguard clubs in the UK. Charity Reg: 1166158

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Happy New Year everyone! 2018 was a brilliant one and so we wanted to show you some of the amazing things our members got up to this year.

Finally we would like to thank all our members and supporters for their help in the past year!

Heres to a bigger and better 2019!

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

The one and only Chris Lewis MBE! What a legend🙌🏻 We’re so proud to have him as part of our club❤️

[RNLI @RNLI]

It's not often you get to meet a lifesaving legend... Join us as we interview Chris Lewis, who has been a lifeguard on Bournemouth Beach since the 60s, and continues to save lives to this day: https://t.co/GVyn6i8pAi #RespectTheWater

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/1BFkm7ArXE

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

For all those that missed it, here is the video upload of our new facility presentation!

A bit more detail for those curious and share around to get some interest from the local community. #team_BLGC https://t.co/Lo93h6EEsH

[Hannah Wiggins-Bettles @HannahWB_]

Here at the beautiful @CanfordSchool pool ready for the Twilight Series #competition @BLGC_Official @ChristchurchLSC @rlss_poole @BranksomeSLSC and RLSS Boscombe Lifeguards #swimthrowtow

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

It’s been a very busy day down at our club HQ @ Durley Chine. Today two separate course came to an end, resulting in the club gaining two new RLSS NVBLQ Trainer/Assessors and multiple Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) Helms… https://t.co/prwBZ7XfKR

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Today some of our instructors and cadet members hosted Woking Lifesaving Club for a training day down at our Club HQ.

We were delighted to have 8 members from Woking come down and complete some of there @rlssuk… https://t.co/Sdwzx0IBUA

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Our dedicated members have been down @PooleBoatShow this weekend delivering water safety advice and CPR awareness! Come and say Hi 👋

[RLSS Wessex Branch @RLSSWessex]

Despite the weather our willing #volunteers were @PooleBoatShow today. We're there tomorrow & Sunday too, so do come and see us. #VolunteersWeek #watersafety #drowningprevention #savealife

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Some beautiful weather this morning for our beach training session☀️ Today’s session focused on rescue techniques for conscious and unconscious casualties when using a rescue board.

If you’re interested and want to get involved then drop us a message to find out more🏄🏼‍♂️

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Our members have already been taking advantage of the lovely sunshine ☀️ They are all training to be the next generation of lifeguards who will be keeping Bournemouth Beach safe this summer!

If you’re interested in becoming a beach lifeguard then drop us a message! #TeamBLGC

[BH Coastal Lottery @bhcoastallotto]

🍀🍀🍀 Good luck 🍀🍀🍀 in our first ever draw tonight everyone! The results will be posted on the site at 8pm.

It's too late to enter the main draw but join before 8pm and you'll still be entered into the mini break draw! 🏖

Buy your tickets now: https://t.co/1Dk3DPDS4B

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Today, we've been down the beach at our club hut doing some Pre-Boxing Day Demo preparations. We can't wait to see you all, along with the Mayor of Bournemouth who will be presenting the awards to some of our members.

See you Boxing Day!

Merry Christmas

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Hello Everyone

😱😱EXCITING NEWS😱😱

Over the weekend our IRB Team went down to Exmouth to compete in the 2018 British Championships. I’m pleased to report it’s been a fun and successful… https://t.co/1sslOR7k7V

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

This weekend we’re down in Exmouth competing at the SLSGB Inshore Rescue Boat National Championships! After an early start to set up we are now racing! We’re off to a great start with a few heat wins under our belt already. Awesome work 🤙🏻

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Last weekend was the 2018 Bournemouth Air Festival. We were lucky enough to be providing water safety cover for all 4 days of the event. During the 4 days of the air festival we provided… https://t.co/mgAs27XopM

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

(We’ve got the pictures to prove it😁)

If you’re passing our club HQ at Durley Chine, come and say hello 👋

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

So on Friday nights during the summer holiday this year, instead of pool training we now host a social fun night that we like to call ‘Friday Night Bonanza’. During these evenings members and their families can come down and use our equipment and have some fun!!

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

@RNLI_Poole_Bay this one is all you guys! Excellent work!

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

Last nights training session was a fun one! We put our youngsters to the test with some multi casualty incident scenarios. Everyone demonstrated some awesome #teamworkmakesthedreamwork and that one day they’ll make great lifeguards! #traineelifeguards #teamBLGC

[Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps @BLGC_Official]

So we may have been a bit quiet lately but here’s some pictures of our youngest club members getting to grips with our rescue boards. Although the weather wasn’t at its best they all had great fun playing around in the choppy conditions. #teamBLGC #futurelifesavers