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Lifeguard unit: West Bay

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About this beach

The beach is mainly of fine pebbles with shingle and sand near to the water's edge. West beach is a cove, which has been formed between the west pier of the harbour and a protective rock groyne.  Cafes/restaurants, shops, toilets (inc disabled), camp site, caravan park, and slip way.

Lifeguard season times

1 May - 30 September

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  • Image of RNLI Headquarters

    Headquarters open days

    05/01/2009

    By: Laura Fennimore

    The RNLI opens its Headquarters and the Lifeboat College to the public on 5–6 September.

  • Image of RNLI Lifeguard Mike Grocott

    RNLI lifeguards for Teignbridge

    04/12/2008

    By: Amy Caldwell

    The RNLI will take on lifeguarding duties in Teignbridge in Devon from next year.

  • Image of Mrs Snowie and crew

    Bobby's Boat named at College

    24/11/2008

    By: Amy Ross

    A D class lifeboat for the RNLI relief fleet was named Bobby's Boat at the Lifeboat College on 14 November.

  • Image of Paul at award ceremony

    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.

  • Image of Geoff Holt

    My Personal Everest

    31/10/2008

    By: Gemma Wallace

    Hear Geoff Holt speak at the Lifeboat College.


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