Incident

HMCG had tasked Coastguard Rescue Team (CRT) to locate one wing surfer. NCI reported to CG that actually two wing surfers had been observed. ILB launched. Two wing surfers now safe.

Asked by CG to monitor windsurfer reportedly in difficulty. Confirmed to CG several windsurfers visible, none struggling. Continued to monitor. NFA.

Contacted HMCG to report dinghy adrift in channel, no obvious POB. Reported same to Harbour Master who confirmed tender reported missing. Lifeguards tasked to retrieve. HMCG updated.

Called HMCG and Lifeguard to advise dinghy with engine failure adrift in channel. Updated HMCG when RNLI PWC arrived on scene. CG advised ILB now tasked. ILB towed casualty to marina. Click here to view dinghy under tow (taken from lookout by Keith C).

HMCG heard tasking ILB to search for two missing kayakers. Range Safety Boat confirmed visual and NCI continued monitoring. ILB on scene to pick up injured first casualty. Lifeguard PWC on scene to escort second casualty to safety. Ambulance on scene. NFA.

HMCG tasked ILB to attend reported person overboard from dinghy at Dawlish. NCI confirmed visual to CG who requested continue monitoring. ILB advised no danger to life and no assistance required.

Observed yacht struggling against tide and dropping anchor. POB confirmed no problem on Ch 65. Advised HMCG accordingly and continued to monitor. NFA.

Pan Pan from yacht ‘Ajax’ requesting tow due to engine failure. Confirmed eyes on to HMCG. AWLB launched. Yacht under tow to visitor mooring. NFA.

Heard Mayday on radio from “Albion Diver”. In the absence of any response, called HMCG to ensure it had been picked up. NFA.

Unmanned inflatable observed in shipping channel and reported by MoP. HMCG and Lifeguards contacted and NCI continued to monitor channel for signs of casualty. CRT retrieved inflatable. NFA.