Disabled jet Ski in adverse weather means a call out for Beaumaris lifeboat .
On Saturday at 3.33 pm (4 April 2026), the volunteer crew members of Beaumaris RNLI received a request from HM Coastguard relating to a report of one person in the water and possible another two aboard a disabled jet ski in adverse weather conditions located near Plas Newydd on the Menai Strait.
The Beaumaris Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Annette Mary Liddington with her volunteer crew, launched and proceeded to the latest know position of the casualty, which had now been confirmed had two teenagers aboard including the one reported in the water previously.
In addition to the lifeboat, Coastguard Rescue Teams form Penmon and Bangor together with the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter had also been tasked.
Once directed to the casualty by the helicopter and having ensured that all was well with the two people on the vessel, an assessment was made by the lifeboat helm in consultation with the Coastguard, as to the best course of action to be taken.
It was decided that due to the lack of a suitable length anchor rope with the wind strength and the state of the tide, that the vessel would be creating a navigation hazard. Therefore, for safety reasons, the jet ski would be towed to the nearest safe haven for it to be recovered to shore – this being the slipway at Menai Bridge.
Once this task had been completed the lifeboat was released by the Coastguard to return to her station, arriving at 4.40 pm to be refuelled and cleaned. Once this had been completed the crew left the station at 5.40 pm
A RNLI spokesperson said:
‘The informant did the correct thing in alerting the Coastguard to the predicament. This meant our volunteer lifeboat crew were able to reach the casualty quickly, assess the situation and take the best course of action to prevent the situation worsening.
‘Anyone can get into trouble when out on the water, so whether you're powering or sailing out to sea, make sure you are wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid and have a means of calling for help. Make sure you can identify your location, and you are using a kill cord where appropriate for your craft..’
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