Helensburgh Coastguard Rescue Team

11/04/2026

Come say hi to us today at Loch Lomond Shores at the “Emergencies and Beyond” event being held today.

Learn about the coastguard & what we do.

In a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.🚨

21/03/2026

Found yourself accidentally stuck in mud while walking along the beach? 🥾

Sit back and spread your weight evenly across the surface to avoid sinking further.

If you can, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. ☎️ Alternatively, wave to attract attention and get someone to call for help. 🆘

08/03/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day 2026, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible women who are part of the Helensburgh Coastguard Rescue Team.

We are lucky enough to have five amazing women on our team who volunteer as Coastguard Rescue Officers, giving their time in between busy jobs, parenting, family commitments and everyday life. Their dedication, professionalism and willingness to answer the call – often at the most inconvenient times – helps keep our coastline and community safe.

Thank you for everything you do. 👏

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05/03/2026

Happy !

This world book day why not learn about being safe on and around our coast. The Colin the Coastguard range of kids books are fun and help younger kids understand a bit more about Coastal Safety. Visit Colin and his adventures here: https://colinthecoastguard.com/

If you want to learn more about water safety you can also visit our website: https://hmcoastguard.uk/

In a coastal, beach or cliff emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

21/02/2026

Which one of these 5 facts about HM Coastguard surprises you the most? 🧐

In an emergency at the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

23/01/2026

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

01/01/2026

Nearly time for the RNLI Helensburgh New Year Dook! Why not come and watch.

31/12/2025

As 2025 draws to an end, we prepare for the New Year ahead, this has been another busy operational year for the team.

The team have attended over 100 incident tasking’s, to date, these tasking’s were varied and some challenging for the team but also rewarding in our service to the communities we work.

As well as responding to callouts, the team have undertaken countless hours of training, incident prevention patrols and have also attended numerous community engagement events and school visits.

The team welcomed a number of new Coastguard Rescue Officers and at the same time said goodbye to a number of volunteers including our Station Officer, Neil retired after volunteering 25+ years for HMCG.

As the bells draw ever closer the team would like to thank the continued support of our families and friends in what we do, the great working partnership with the RNLI Helensburgh crew and our colleagues from Dunoon, KAMES & Greenock Coastguard Rescue Teams, Rescue 199 Crew and Belfast Coastguard who do an amazing job in supporting, coordinating & looking after the coastguard rescue teams.

Also we’d like to thank the amazing partnership working with the other emergency services of Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service & Scottish Ambulance Service, thank you for your assistance. 🚓 🚒 🚑 A shout out to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Water Safety Scotland for supporting and working by with us to promote water safety. Finally a big thank you to you our followers and supporters on social media.

As the celebrations commence and we plan to see a new year in, the team will remain on call ready to respond. Remember, if you see anyone in difficulty by the coast or at sea, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. 🚨🆘

Best wishes for 2026
Helensburgh CRT

31/12/2025

We’d like to remind everyone that flares should only be used in genuine distress situations. They shouldn’t be used for entertainment or as fireworks during celebrations.

If we receive an alert at or near the coast where a flare has been launched, we will always respond and won’t know the difference if you are using them as fireworks. This can tie up resources when they're not needed, putting our coastguard rescue teams at unnecessary risk and potentially diverting them from a legitimate emergency.

If you think someone could be in trouble at the coast, always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

26/12/2025

We hope everyone is enjoying the festive season. 🎄❄️

Want a challenge?!?! Are you brave enough to take the plunge?!?!

RNLI Helensburgh are organising their annual New Year’s Day Dook at Rhu Marina, if you, your friends or family want to take part follow the link below. 🥶🏊🥶🏊

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-helensburgh-new-years-dook-26-tickets-1964318944842

There’s still time to enter. Registration closes 1700 on the 30th December 2025. You will not be able to register on the day so grab your place before the closing date.

Check in’ for Dookers opens at 11.30 am. The Dook starts at 12 noon. Spectators are welcome. Please follow the instructions on the registration form.

Kick off the New Year with a Dook at Rhu Marina in aid of RNLI Helensburgh