Lifebelts
The authoritiy provides public safety equipment at harbours and
along the coastline. This public safety equipment includes
lifebelts and emergency telephones.
The provision of lifebelts within the Borough of
Scarborough is split between Port Services and
the Outdoor Leisure Section of Leisure Services.
Port Services supervise lifebelts located around the
harbour areas of Whitby, Scarborough and Filey Coble
Landing.
The Outdoor Leisure Section of Leisure Services looks after
lifebelts located along the
coastline at Staithes, Runswick Bay, Sandsend,
Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Boggle Hole, Scarborough North bay, Marine
drive,Scarborough South Bay, Cayton Bay, Filey
Brigg, Filey, Primrose Valley, Amtree Park (former Butlins Holiday
Camp), Hunmanby Gap and Reighton Gap.
Lifebelts around the rivers are the responsibility of the
Environment
Agency
It is not possible to provide a lifeguard service on every area
of open water at all times within the borough, therefore lifebelts
are in place as a throw/ reach piece of rescue equipment. To use
remove the belt from its housing, hold the end of the rope in one
hand and throw the lifebelt with the other. You should aim to throw
it past the person in difficulty then pull it back so that they can
grab hold.
YOU SHOULD NEVER TRY TO SWIM OUT AND SAVE SOMEONE. CALL 999 AND
ASK FOR THE COASTGUARD STATING WHERE YOU ARE AND WHAT THE
PROBLEM IS.
External Web site Links
FAQ
Q: How do I report a missing
lifebelt?
A: For missing lifebelts from in and around Whitby and
Scarborough Harbour or Coble Landing Filey please
telephone 01947 602354 and for along the
coastline telephone 01723 381344.
Q. How do you use
the lifebelts?
A: To use: remove the belt from its housing, hold the end of the
rope in one hand and throw the lifebelt with the other. You should
aim to throw it past the person in difficulty then pull it back so
that they can grab hold.
YOU SHOULD NEVER TRY TO SWIM OUT AND SAVE SOMEONE. CALL 999 AND
ASK FOR COASTGUARD STATING WHERE YOU ARE AND WHAT THE PROBLEM
IS.
Q: What should I do if I see someone misusing
a Lifebelt?
A: Don't approach the person/s in question do not put yourself
at risk, call the police, the misuse of lifebelts can cost
lives!
Contact Details
Port Manager
Whitby Harbour Office
Endeavour Wharf
Whitby
YO21 1DN
e: port.services@scarborough.gov.uk
t:01947 602354
f:01947 600380
Martin Watherston
Outdoor Leisure Manager
t: 01723 381344
f: 01723 501984
e: martin.watherston@scarborough.gov.uk
Leisure Services
Scarborough Sports Centre
Filey Road
Scarborough
YO11 2TP
Environment Agency
t: 08708 506 506
Non-UK: 0044 1709 389 201
Floodline: 0845 988 1188
Incident Hotline: 0800 807060
e: enquires@environment-agency.gov.uk
Coverdale House,
Amy Johnson Way,
Clifton Moor,
York,
YO30 4GZ