Lifeguard unit: Chapel Porth
Beach Information
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About this beach
Chapel Porth is a National Trust owned rural beach that is a west facing small cove at high water. However, at spring low it becomes a long sandy beach that connects with Porthtowan and is backed by high cliffs at both the north and south ends. There is a small National Trust cafe located at the back of the car park and toilet facilities.
Lifeguard season dates
15 May - 26 September
Rescue during new lifeboat's trials
10/03/2010
By: Niki Tait
The new Tamar class lifeboat for Appledore, Molly Hunt, which is undergoing sea trials before going on station, has already carried out her first rescue.
Salcombe RNLI saves surfer's life and responds to dogs at sea
10/03/2010
By: Dan Ashton, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
After a training exercise on Sunday morning (7 March), the crew were ready to go home for Sunday lunch, but a call came from the Coastguard
Looe lifeboat appeal launched
08/03/2010
By: Tamsin Thomas
The RNLI has launched a £31,000 appeal to pay for a new D class lifeboat for Looe.
Rally Rendezvous in Poole
04/03/2010
By: Anne-Marie Clark
Six-year-old supporter and her racing dad meet RNLI mascot Stormy Stan
Lifeguard returns from Sierra Leone charity experience
03/03/2010
By: Amy Caldwell
Robin Howell took part in a voluntary charity scheme at a school in Sierra Leone.
