Saving Crantock SLS Hut

Recently, I visited Crantock Beach, a beautiful surf spot and holiday destination, but also a coastline vulnerable to powerful Atlantic swells and storms. I met members of the Crantock Surf Life Saving (SLS) Club, who are fundraising for a new clubhouse, as their current building is deteriorating and now sits close to the cliff edge.

The club has 160 members, many of them local children training to become lifeguards. With several rip currents caused by shifting sands, their skills play a really important role in keeping beach users safe in Cornwall. The RNLI also operates from the site.

Jolyon from Making Space for Sand (MS4S), a project helping coastal communities adapt to erosion, rising sea levels and increasing storm activity, showed me how the dunes are moving faster than expected. This activity has forced the club to relocate equipment and reinforce its shed to keep operating. MS4S has provided secure storage units and contributed funding towards a more resilient clubhouse.

If you can help, your donation will support the SLS Club to create a safe, future-proof space for training and community events.