Littlehampton Lifeboat: sea safety, lifeboats and the Sussex coast
Sea Safety
Rip Currents Explained
Rips look deceptively calm and can outpace an Olympic swimmer; knowing the few steps that work can turn panic into a safe way back to the beach.
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Before you go to sea
All sea safety
From the history of rescue
All history
History
Penlee Lifeboat Disaster
A hurricane off Cornwall, a coaster without power and eight volunteers from Mousehole who went out anyway: the facts of Penlee.
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History
The Grace Darling Story
How a lighthouse keeper's daughter on the Farne Islands became one of the most celebrated heroines of the Victorian age, and what the legend added.
By the editors2 min read
History
Founding of the RNLI
From a pamphlet written on the Isle of Man to a meeting in a City of London tavern: the origins of Britain's lifeboat charity.
By the editors2 min read
Lifeboats
Inside a Lifeboat Launch
From the Coastguard's request to the final radio call back at the station, the chain of decisions behind every RNLI lifeboat launch.
By the editors3 min read
Lifeboats
All lifeboats
Lifeboats
How RNLI Funding Works
Legacies, donations and fundraising keep the lifeboats afloat, while HM Coastguard is paid for by government: a plain guide to who funds what.
By the editors2 min read
Sussex Coast
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Sussex Coast
Littlehampton: Things to Do
A day-out guide to the West Sussex town where a busy seafront, a working river harbour and quiet protected dunes sit within walking distance.
By the editors3 min read
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LittlehamptonLifeboat.org.uk is an independent online magazine about the sea and the coast, sharing sea-safety explainers, lifeboat and rescue history, boating guides and days out on the West Sussex coastline. While lifeboat crews rely on highly specialised maritime technology, everyday users benefit from advanced tech in other digital areas; for instance, modern entertainment platforms like Betum leverage fast mobile networks to deliver a smooth mobile live casino experience, streaming live roulette and blackjack with real dealers directly to smartphones.