RLSS Kent Branch

🌊 Calling all RLSS Kent Members! 🛶

Join us for a fun and relaxed Paddle Boarding & Kayaking Session at Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre!

📅 Saturday 12th September
🕦 11:30am – 1:30pm
📍 Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre

Whether you’re new to paddle boarding and kayaking or have plenty of experience, this is a great opportunity to get out on the water, try something new, improve your skills, and spend time with your fellow RLSS Kent members.

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible!

📧 To register your interest, please email:
[email protected]

🧺 Family and friends are warmly invited to join us afterwards for a picnic, giving everyone the chance to relax, catch up, and enjoy the afternoon together.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌊💙

🌞 What a fantastic day at the Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership Summer Fayre! 🛟

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to visit the RLSS Kent Branch stand today.

It was brilliant to showcase lifesaving skills, give visitors the chance to have a go at our rope throw challenge, and promote the importance of water safety within our community.

A special thank you to Newfoundlands in Action for joining us and amazing the crowds with their incredible water rescue dogs. They were a huge hit with visitors of all ages! 🐾

We loved meeting so many families, answering your questions, and hopefully inspiring some future lifesavers.

Thank you to the organisers for having us—we’re already looking forward to the next event! 💙🛟

🏊‍♀️💙 What an incredible day for Team RLSS Kent at the RLSS UK South East Region Qualifiers! 💙🏊‍♂️

A huge congratulations to all of our competitors who represented RLSS Kent today. Every one of you should be incredibly proud of your performances. You represented yourselves, your families, and our coaching team with determination, dedication and fantastic sportsmanship throughout the day.

🏅 Our Results

🥈 Junior (12–14) Girls – Scarlett & Mia
🥇 Junior (12–14) Open – Jacob & Jacob
🥇 Senior (15–17) Open – Fisher & Fenton
🥈 Adult Pairs Ladies – Tess & Emma
🥇 Adult Pairs Open – Owen & George
🥇 Open Masters (30–39) – Our President, Andy
🥇 Open Masters (40–49) – Our Deputy President, Adam

An outstanding set of results and a fantastic reflection of the commitment and hard work put in by our competitors, coaches and supporters. 👏

Now the focus turns to the RLSS UK National Finals in Birmingham! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

We wish every qualifier the very best of luck as preparations begin. Kent is incredibly proud of you all, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💙

👏 Please join us in congratulating all of our qualifiers in the comments below!

🍀 Good luck to everyone competing at the RLSS UK South East Qualifiers today! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Best of luck to all the athletes representing their clubs across the South East. We hope all your hard work and training pays off—swim fast, race hard, support one another, and enjoy every moment!

A special mention to our RLSS UK Kent Branch President and Deputy President, who are also competing today. We wish you both the very best of luck—we’ll all be cheering you on! 💙

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters whose commitment makes these events possible.

Have an amazing day everyone, and we hope to see lots of fantastic performances and qualifications for the next stage! 🏅

🏃‍♀️💙 Medway Mile 2026 💙🏃‍♂️

Our team enjoyed meeting so many families, sharing vital lifesaving advice, and cheering everyone on as they took part in the mile. We were also delighted to be joined by RLSS President Andy Hunt. A special shout-out to our amazing mascot Perry, who was a huge hit with children and adults alike – bringing plenty of smiles (and maybe a little friendly competition too! 😄).

A huge congratulations to everyone who walked, jogged or ran the mile – your support helped make this brilliant community event such a success. 👏

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us about infant CPR and water safety. Every conversation helps spread skills that really can save lives.

🚨 Reminder! 🚨

Entries for the National Lifesaving Qualifiers are closing TODAY!

Don’t miss your chance to compete—make sure your registration is submitted before the closing date. We can’t wait to see everyone on the start line!

National Lifesaving Championships 2026 - 14/11/2026 07:00:00 Save the Date - Saturday 14 November 2026

‼️We regret to inform you that the Kent Speeds competition scheduled for Sunday, 12th July has been cancelled or postponed.

We understand this news may be disappointing and greatly appreciate your continued support and input.

Our aim is to reschedule the event later in the year, possibly alongside additional competitions, and we will share further updates as soon as they become available.

⏰ Reminder – Kent Speed Relays Competition entries are still open!
All ages are welcome, so don’t miss your chance to get involved.
📅 Entry deadline: 1st July�📧 To enter, email Adam at [email protected]
Get your entry in and join the fun! 🚀

RLSS UK National Lifesaving Championships 2026 South East Regional Heat
Sunday 19th July 2026 Registration Time 1.00pm
TO BE HELD AT Windlesham House School, Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4AY

THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS THE 5TH JULY 2026

Please find the link below for all information about the competition and the required entry forms.
https://www.rlss.org.uk/Event/national-lifesaving-championships-2026
This qualifying competition is the route to the RLSS
UK FLAGSHIP EVENT the
National Lifesaving Championships 2026

TO BE HELD AT Sandwell Aquatics, Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7EW
On the14th November 2026

The South East Regional Heat on the 19th July is a very good opportunity for any lifesavers interested in lifesaving competition to come along and act as casualties to get the feel and atmosphere of a big competition.

National Lifesaving Championships 2026 - 14/11/2026 07:00:00 Save the Date - Saturday 14 November 2026

⏰ Reminder – Kent Speed Relays Competition entries are still open!
All ages are welcome, so don’t miss your chance to get involved.
📅 Entry deadline: 1st July�📧 To enter, email Adam at [email protected]
Get your entry in and join the fun! 🚀

Drowning Prevention Week is here!! 💦🛟

It’s here! Today marks the first day of Drowning Prevention Week 2026!

We are equipping children and young people with essential water safety and lifesaving skills ahead of the summer holidays.

Through education and awareness, we are working towards communities free from drowning. But to achieve this, we need your help.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, school, club, business, or organisation, get involved, join us to spread vital water safety messages this week.

Drowning is preventable, and together, we can save lives. 🛟

Start exploring Drowning Prevention Week and download our FREE resources now: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw