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INSHORE RESCUE BOATS

Arancia inshore rescue boats

Arancia inshore rescue boats

Arancia inshore rescue boats

The club operates three Arancia IRBs from the beach at Porthtowan. The IRBs are used to train qualified lifeguards in rescue boat operations.

Powerboat operations

Arancia inshore rescue boats

Arancia inshore rescue boats

IRB trainers work closely with colleagues from the RNLI and SLSGB to ensure operating procedures and safety procedures are fully embedded.

Event Safety Cover

Arancia inshore rescue boats

Crew and Driver courses

Porthtowan IRB crews are available to provide safety cover at SLSGB events in Cornwall. Email porthtowannippers@gmail.com

Crew and Driver courses

Crew and Driver courses

Crew and Driver courses

The club runs IRB crew and driver courses. Participants must have a valid Surf Lifeguard award achieved through Porthtowan SLSC. Priority is given to our junior members.

Evening safety patrols

Crew and Driver courses

Evening safety patrols

The club runs evening safety patrols when the professional guards finish at 6pm on busy summer evenings at Porthtowan

External Partners

Crew and Driver courses

Evening safety patrols

The club partners with St Agnes SLSC, the Flood Rescue Team, SLS Cornwall and St Agnes Lifeboat to maximize experience and processes.

Video

IRB race training - May 2023

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