A volunteer-crewed charity on the River Tees. We teach water safety, patrol at peak times, search when someone goes missing — and rescue when we must.
Remember Phone Float Throw — it could save their life. You can help without entering the water.
Phone 999 to get help
Tell them to stay calm and float on their back
Throw rescue equipment to help them float until emergency services arrive
Part of the National Water Safety Forum’s #RespectTheWater campaign — posters & resources.
Every volunteer trains across all three — and it’s the teaching and the patrols that stop most incidents before a rescue is ever needed.
Free water safety sessions for schools, clubs and community groups.
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Regular patrols at peak times spot trouble early — minutes from anyone who needs help.
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Search and rescue capability along the full river — on call to deploy at short notice and recover people safely.
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Powerboat Level 2, First Aid and Short Range Certificate courses — taught by working rescue crew at our approved RYA training centre.
No paid staff, no government funding. An evening a fortnight or a one-off donation keeps the boat on the water.
