We are, an entirely voluntary club whose aim is to provide voluntary lifeguard cover at Sandbanks Beach, on Sundays and Bank Holidays; from May-September whilst working alongside the recently formed RNLI Beach Lifeguard program.  In addition, we provide rescue cover at sailing and canoeing events and lifeguard cover at sponsored swims, swimming galas and similar events throughout the year.

The Club operates an inshore rescue boat; named ‘Phoenix’ and a low powered craft named ‘Apollo’. both on standby at Sandbanks.  In addition we have a range of paddle craft patrolling the foreshores.

All crew members of the rescue and patrol craft are qualified and the boat is always under the control of an experienced and qualified rescue boat helmsman.
        RLSS POOLE LIFEGUARD PHOENIX

Members of the Club offer their services for the benefit of the general public, local organisations and clubs.   All members are encouraged to participate in lifeguard activities and to take RLSS lifesaving and lifeguard qualifications. The lifeguards are trained to be capable of taking individual rescue action or working as a team when the occasion demands such action.

Over the last few years our club has attended more than 300 rescues; from wind-surfers to flipped speedboats. Last year we were involved in 22 Lifesaving situations and assisted over 200 more people in a further 122 incidents.