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🌹 Remembrance Day 2024 🌹

Today, Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At 11:00 a.m., we pause to remember their bravery and honour the service of all who protect our communities, past a

🌟 Huge thanks to Ipswich Prep School for selecting us as their Charity of the Year and raising an amazing £3,974! 🌟

It’s been such a pleasure working with you all, and attending your sports day this summer was definitely a highlight fo

👋 Bon Voyage Sally! 🫡

We’re feeling both proud and a little emotional as crew member Sally embarks on an incredible adventure with the British Antarctic Survey! For the next year, she’ll be based on the tiny island of South Georgia&mda

Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue will be at the Ipswich Firework Display this Saturday, November 2nd! Come by to meet our crew and see our Lifeboat, Last Orders up close. See you there! 🚤💥 #IndependentLifeboat

🌊 Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue Sea Shanty Night is SOLD OUT! 🎶

We’re thrilled to announce that Shanty Night tickets have completely sold out once again! A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket – we’re looking

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Ben isn’t just a fantastic crew member; he’s had quite the adventurous year! After successfully completing a transatlantic crossing (you can catch the full story in this issue of Practical Boat Owner). He’s also been doing amazing w

We often meet members of the public, who aren't quite sure who we are or where we fit in. We hear things like:

"Are you part of the RNLI?"
"Do you get paid?"
"Are you the Felixstowe Coastguard?"

In the UK, an independe

A huge thank you to Peewit Family Bowls Club!

We are incredibly grateful to have been their nominated Charity of the Year, and at their event last night, we were presented with a cheque reflecting their amazing fundraising efforts. Thanks to their

🌊 Meet Ned! One of our Boat Crew🌊

Outside of Felixstowe Coast Patrol, Ned works in digital marketing as a Copywriter, with his eyes set on a sea-related side hustle! 🌊⚓ 🧂👀

Always boosting the mood and bringing positive vibes, Ned's the kind of

A huge thank you to @seafastglobal, Part of the @uniservegroup for generously supporting Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue by providing safe space for our storage unit and Land Rover at their premises in Felixstowe while we search for our new per

🚨 Join Us at Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue Volunteer Open Evening! 🚨

Are you passionate about helping your community? 🌊🚤 We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of volunteers. Whether you're interested in

Bon Voyage Josh!

Just as we introduce him, he's on his way out.

Josh, our youngest crew member who joined us at just 18 while awaiting his place in the Royal Navy, has been an exceptional part of our team throughout the season. After spending the

Today, on Emergency Services/999 Day, we celebrate all those incredible people who work tirelessly to keep us safe. A special shoutout goes to the dedicated members of our Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue crew, who not only serve professionally wit

🌊 Weekend Patrol Report: Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue 🚤

Our team is always prepared to jump into action, even during training exercises. That’s why every training session we’re in full kit and fully operational.

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🌊 Join Our Crew! 🌊

Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue is on the lookout for more people to join our team. We’re especially seeking a Fundraising Lead to help keep our operation afloat! If you have experience in fundraising and a heart for th

🌊 Weekend Report: Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue 🚤

Another busy weekend for the Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue team as we responded to critical situations on the water, ensuring the safety of those in need. Here’s a summary of our ac

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🚤 Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue: Honouring the Heroes of Lancaster Bomber LM258 🌊

80 years ago, Lancaster Bomber LM258 was hit during a critical mission over France and struggled to maintain height on its return to England. Nearing Felixstowe

It was an honour to join the NCI Felixstowe at Martello Tower for their NCI Day, celebrating 30 years of vigilant coastwatching. The Essex Police Unit delivered the NCI 30th Anniversary Flag to the High Sheriff of Suffolk, Yvonne Gilchrist-Mason OBE

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