St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat Launches to Wing-Foiler

In fair conditions the D-Class inshore lifeboat (ILB) was launched swiftly with three volunteer crew aboard. In a calm sea the boat made good speed to the area where the wing-foiler was believed to be in difficulty. As they rounded Cligga Head the crew were able to spot the wing used to pull the board along in the wind.

Arriving with the gentleman, who was located roughly half a kilometer from shore, the crew quickly assessed the situation and confirmed with him that all was well. HM Coastguard, Falmouth, still in contact with the first informant on Perranporth Beach, was able to confirm that the crew were with the correct casualty. Having determined that the gentleman was well equipped and required no assistance the crew returned to Trevaunance Cove.

Crew member Tom Probst commented, “We are always pleased to arrive on scene and find that everyone is safe. We would much rather members of the public made a 999 call to the Coastguard if they are worried about something they spot at sea. This was clearly a call made with good intentions, and it was helpful that the caller stayed on the line to help the Coastguard guide us to the right place.”

With the Easter holiday approaching Lifeboat Operations Manager, Emma Watkins, commented, “This can be a busy time for search and rescue services like the RNLI. The weather looks like it is going to be great for the next few days at least, but the sea temperature is pretty low, and it is easy to get into trouble very quickly. We strongly advise people to swim at lifeguarded beaches and always check local safety information.”

St Agnes RNLI lifeboat was was refuelled, rehoused, and ready for service at 1pm.

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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.

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