As the number of incidents went up and up, it soon became clear that Friday 31 July was going to be memorable for Her Majesty's Coastguards.
With some coastguard rescue teams hardly able to draw breath between incidents and the search and rescue helicopters working alongside lifeboats and hovercraft, it was a day that will remain in the memory of many for months and years to come.
We've brought together four members of HM Coastguard to talk about that day and to offer some heartfelt advice for all those heading to the coast.
As the number of incidents went up and up, it soon became clear that Friday 31 July was going to be memorable for Her Majesty's Coastguards.
With some coastguard rescue teams hardly able to draw breath between incidents and the search and rescue helicopters working alongside lifeboats and hovercraft, it was a day that will remain in the memory of many for months and years to come.
We've brought together four members of HM Coastguard to talk about that day and to offer some heartfelt advice for all those heading to the coast.