Solent CG rang to ask if there was sighting of a paddleboarder in difficulty. Paddleboarder observed NOT in difficulty wearing a red cap, light grey clothing and no flotation device. Solent tasked Exmouth ILB to attend. Paddleboarder perfectly fine. ILB returned to Boathouse.
Incident – Paddleboarders in Difficulty
Following call from RNLI, NCI confirmed sighting of one paddleboarder in Estuary, although four seen earlier. ILB launched with request that NCI contact them on Ch.32 with further updates. Three further paddleboarders located but unable to contact RNLI on Ch.32 or Ch.00. Advised HMCG accordingly. Paddleboarders later safely ashore. NCI Lookout Tower visited by RNLI to confirm use of Ch.00 in future.
Incident – Wing Surfers Out of Sight
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.
Incident – Windsurfer In Difficulty
Asked by CG to monitor windsurfer reportedly in difficulty. Confirmed to CG several windsurfers visible, none struggling. Continued to monitor. NFA.
Incident – Dinghy Capsized
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.
Incident – Dinghy Engine Failure
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).
Incident – Lost Kayakers
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.
Incident – Person Overboard
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.
Incident – Anchored Yacht
Observed yacht struggling against tide and dropping anchor. POB confirmed no problem on Ch 65. Advised HMCG accordingly and continued to monitor. NFA.
Incident – Yacht Engine Failure
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.
