Lifeguard unit: Porthtowan
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About this beach
At low tide Porthtowan beach is long and sandy, stretching from Lushington Cove to Chapel Porth. At high tide it becomes a large cove type beach that is steeply shelving and is backed by small sand dune system. Porthtowan beach is popular for bathing. It is also a popular surfing spot in the area. There is good access to the beach and a large public car park.
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.