When most people think of Wilderness Festival, they picture incredible live music, eclectic activities, and of course the wild swimming and lakeside spa. What people may not think about is all of the weeks of hard work and planning that goes into making their wild swimming experience safe and enjoyable. This year our team headed […]
This past week volunteers from Colwick Park Lifeguards provided safety cover at the world renowned rowing competition, Henley Royal Regatta (HRR). Since its inception in 1839 HRR has developed into one of the most prestigious events in the rowing calendar, attracting rowers from around the world ranging from university students to Olympians. HRR 2026 featured […]
Last weekend, Colwick Park Lifeguards hosted our Annual Dinner, a celebratory tradition that has been running for over a decade. This year, we had a three-course meal and an awards presentation at Cosy Club in Nottingham; 20 people attended, comprising of a mixture of long-standing and new members. It was a remarkable evening, with lots […]
Once again, we’ve been back to the Henley Qualifiers and Royal Regatta for another year. The regatta, as usual, went smoothly, and we couldn’t have had a better team. With over 25 volunteers contributing, we hope everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves. Check out some of our highlights in the photos below. As […]
The Autumn Head is an annual rowing event on the River Trend which sees hundreds of competitors from a range of different rowing clubs compete in time trials down a long length of the river. We’ve long offered our services of several safety boats to the event, however, this year, it was slightly different. While […]
The RLSS has been involved in many sporting events, but this year we have had the privilege of lifeguarding at Henley Royal Regatta from 2nd to 7th July 2019. For those who do not know what Henley Royal Regatta is, it is one of the most prestigious rowing events in the UK, in which teams […]
