Lifeguard unit: North Fistral
Beach Information
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About this beach
Fistral is a long, sandy beach. At high tide it is shelving, which can create a shore break. It is backed by rocks and cliffs. Fistral is popular with families, attracting both locals and visitors to the area. Fistral attracts large numbers of surfers and young people. It is also the centre stage for a number of beach and sea related events.
Lifeguard season dates
1 May - 30 September
RNLI trainer awarded prestigious medal
17/11/2008
By: Tamsin Thomas
RNLI Sea Survival Trainer Paul Savage has been awarded the prestigious Thomas Gray Silver Medal at the Annual Court of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets.
£5M software donation
24/10/2008
By: Julia Sylvester
Microsoft is donating software worth £5M to the RNLI over the next 3 years.
Lifeguard patrols extended into Winter
02/10/2008
By: Amy Caldwell
The traditional RNLI lifeguard season drew to a close at the end of September, but patrols have been extended on six beaches in the south west of England.
RNLI Compass Autumn 2008
01/10/2008
By: RNLI
Read more stories from the South West in Compass, available here.