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UK Coastguard paged our volunteers who launched our Atlantic 85 lifeboat to rescue two kayakers who had got into difficulty off Porthcawl seafront. One had climbed onto Fairy Buoy (located approximately 3/4 of a mile off the seafront). Whilst he was on the buoy his kayak got swept away by the tide. His friend went after the
Our Atlantic 85 was diverted from training exercise by UK Coastguard to assist a broken down fishing boat which had suffered engine failure near Nash Point. The vessel was taken under tow and brought into Porthcawl Marina for the skipper to carry out repairs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yWQ-0W0EUQ
UK Coastguard paged our crew and our D Class lifeboat was launched on service to recover a person in the water. The crew gave casualty care before the casualty was transferred to hospital by ambulance.
Our volunteer crew launched our Atlantic 85 lifeboat at the request of UK Coastguard to assist with a multi-agency incident near Nash Point.
UK Coastguard requested that our D Class lifeboat diverted from a training exercise to investigate two swimmers Porthcawl NCI had expressed concern for. The D Class had been involved in filming for BBC Wales' X-Ray Programme at Rest Bay along with colleagues from RNLI lifeguards for a feature about beach and water safety. The crew were quickly
UK Coastguard paged our volunteer crew to launch our D Class lifeboat to assist two teenage girls who found themselves cut off by the tide on rocks near the entrance to Porthcawl Marina. Both girls were taken onboard the D Class lifeboat and back to the slipway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BnQjnh8PKg
Our Atlantic 85 lifeboat was launched following a request from UK Coastguard. A girl on a Stand Up Paddleboard was unable to get back to the beach at Pink Bay and despite her best efforts the tide and offshore wind were too strong. Her father was concerned for her safety and had called UK Coastguard.
Our Atlantic 85 was launched on service due to concerns regarding a kayaker who appeared to be intoxicated off Coney Beach (Sandy Bay). The crew spoke with the kayaker and encouraged him to return to shore. Once he was safely ashore the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station.
UK Coastguard requested the launch of our Atlantic 85 on service to 16 people cut off by the tide on the Porthcawl side of the Ogmore River. The D Class had spoken to them whilst enroute to a casualty with an injured ankle and requested the Atlantic 85 was launched as there was a concern
UK Coastguard requested the launch of our D Class to a casualty with a suspected dislocated fractured ankle in the water at the Ogmore River. Our volunteer crew (including an off duty paramedic) provided first aid and transferred the casualty up the river to a more accessible location. The crew were met by the team
