Our ILB was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to assist a sailor whose dinghy had capsized off Shelley beach. The sailor was fully equipped and had used their VHF radio to call the Coastguard. Our ILB launched at 13.20hrs.
The area was busy with other sailors on the water, including an off-duty crew member, James Edge. Despite assistance provided by the casualty’s fellow sailors, James was able to confirm to the Coastguard that the assistance of our ILB was required.
Our crew recovered the casualty and his dinghy safely and returned them to the Marina. The sailor was cold, but wearing good kit, and was delivered to shore unharmed.