
Busy weekend at Largs RNLI
The volunteers at Largs RNLI were tasked twice over the weekend, alongside hosting a visit from local Coastguard Rescue Teams and a visit from the RNLI 200 Connecting Communities Scroll.
Pagers sounded just after 3:30pm on Saturday 27 July 2024 and the volunteer crew at Largs RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat to investigate a report from a member of public regarding a kayaker in difficulties.
The lifeboat made best speed towards the given location between Kip Marina and Gantock Rocks.
Upon arrival Largs lifeboat joined other emergency services in a search of the area and after some discussion with both the police and HM Coastguard it was established the casualty was ashore at Lunderston Bay.
Largs lifeboat then returned to the lifeboat station where it was cleaned, refuelled and made ready for service.
On Sunday morning, 28 July 2024, Largs lifeboat welcomed members of the local Coastguard Rescue Teams. Volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers from Largs, Greenock, Cumbrae and Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Teams joined the volunteers at Largs RNLI for a familiarisation session.
Following this familiarisation session the Connecting Communities Scroll arrived on station where it was signed by Largs RNLI members.
After a busy few hours the volunteers at the lifeboat station were preparing to return home when their pagers sounded around 2:40pm.
Crew members who had already left returned to the station and the lifeboat was quickly launched, this time in response to a 28 foot vessel broken down south of Cloch Lighthouse.
Largs lifeboat made best speed to the location where it was decided, both for the casualty vessel and the safety of the two persons aboard, that the lifeboat would tow them to the nearest safe haven at Kip Marina.
A safe tow was established and the casualty vessel was met by and handed over into the care of the local Coastguard Rescue Team at Kip Marina.
Largs lifeboat then returned to the lifeboat station where it was cleaned, refuelled and made ready for service.
Largs Lifeboat Operations Manager ,John Griffiths said: ‘It was a busy weekend for the volunteers at Largs RNLI, with excellent teamwork on display by volunteers both on the lifeboat and on the shore.
‘It was weekend with many different elements and I would like to thank the volunteer crew for their professionalism throughout.
‘We would also like to remind everyone enjoying our coastline to do so safely, ensuring they wear appropriate clothing and lifejackets and carry a means of communication to get help if required.
‘If you get into difficulty at sea or along the coast, or spot someone else in trouble, always dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’
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