RLSS Poole Lifeguard was formed in 1976 with the aim of supplying voluntary, qualified lifeguard supervision at Sandbanks in Poole Dorset.

We are therefore proud to have the Mayor and Admiral of The Port of Poole as our Patron.

The Club is affiliated to the Royal Life Saving Society UK; which is the UK's premier Education and Training Skills organisation for Water Safety, Aquatic Supervision and Drowning Prevention.  RLSS UK is the Governing Body for Lifesaving Sport and Lead Industry Body for training Lifeguards, setting standards and providing guidance and advice on aquatic safety.

We are in partnership with the RNLI Beach Lifeguard program where we work closely with the RNLI Lifeguards and promote the volunteer aspect in both parties as well as encouraging our younger members to become Beach Lifeguards for the future.

We also enjoy the above facilities and links through our affiliation with the Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain.

Although we formed in 1975, we have since found that we have ties with a club that was established back in the 1930's and was of the same name and aims. This was later disbanded due to the war conflicts. One of the original members came forward a couple of years ago after reading an article in the paper and showed us photos and certificates dating back to the 1930's.