Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following a report they’d received from a person sailing a moth sailing boat that had suffered equipment failure and was in need of assistance in Newton Bay.
The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and made best speed to the location. Once on scene the helm assessed the situation and it was established the best way to assist the casualty was to take the casualty onboard the lifeboat and tow his equipment alongside the lifeboat back to shore at Newton. Once the casualty was safely back at the beach the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station where it was made ready for service.
With no one in any danger the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station where it was made ready for service.

In a coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

If you ever find yourself in difficulty in the water, remember Float to Live:

  • Tilt your head back with ears submerged
  • Relax, breathe normally and move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
  • It’s ok if your legs sink, we all float differently
  • Once you’re over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety

Remember it. Practise it. Share it.

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