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SAVING LIVES IN SOMERSET SINCE 1992

Welcome to BARB Search & Rescue

BARB Search & Rescue, founded in 1992 as Burnham Area Rescue Boat, is an independent charity run by a dedicated team of local volunteers. We operate two rescue hovercraft and two inshore rescue boats.

BARB is on-call 24/7 & our team has saved hundreds of lives over the years, responding to a wide range of emergencies.

As a charity, we rely entirely on public donations to keep our rescue services operational, ensuring that help is always available when it’s needed most.

** Announcement **

BARB has conducted extensive research and tested several hovercrafts over the past year. As a result, we’ve decided to upgrade our current fleet with the IH-6 model.

The new hovercraft will be launched in Burnham-On-Sea this autumn after our training program is completed.

A formal naming ceremony will be scheduled for later in the year.

VOLUNTEER & JOIN THE “BARB TEAM”
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BARB is always on the look out for dedicated volunteers to help us with a wide variety of roles from crew members to fundraising.

HELP US TO HELP OTHERS
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As an independent charity, we rely on your donations. Support BARB’s life-saving work by making a one off or monthly donation.

FIND OUT WHAT WE DO
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BARB is a registered charity that operates two life-saving rescue hovercraft and an inshore rescue boat in the Bridgwater Bay area.

OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
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BARB and BARB’s supporters hold many events throughout the year.

To find out more, click the link below

RECENT CALLOUTS

#03 – 6 PEOPLE IN MUD – BURNHAM – 2024-05-20

Our team were tasked to reports of 6 people in the mud south of Burnham jetty. Our hovercraft was prepared...
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#02 PERSON IN MUD – BURNHAM – 2024-02-20

BARB was page to reports of 3 persons in the mud near to Burnham Pavilion. On arrival our team were...
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#01 – Flood Deployment – Shepton Mallet – 2024-01-04

Our flood team was deployed to Shepton Mallet Fire Station after the river had burst its banks which was declared...
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1992

BARB (Burnham Area Rescue Boat) was Founded

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1994

BARB station built with help from a BBC TV show

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2002

Lelaina Hall Tragedy

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2003

Spirit of Lelaina hovercraft launches

TIDE TIMES

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WEATHER FORECAST

Burnham-on-Sea Seafront
20/11/2024, 9:54 pm
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