ILB D533 ‘PETER CORNISH’ launched at 1400 hrs to go to the aid of a teenage girl being swept offshore from the beach at Pagham. The girl was unable to use the engine or oars and was being blown to the east.
The ‘PETER CORNISH’ arrived on scene at 1415 hrs and took the girl onboard. The dinghy was taken in tow and both were returned safely to the beach at Pagham Yacht Club where Littlehampton Coastguards were waiting to assist them.
At 1430 hrs the ‘PETER CORNISH’ was released to return to station, arriving back at 1445 hrs and was ready for service once more at 1500.
CREW: Colin Pullenger (Helmsman), Ralph Mays, Sarah Frazier.
WIND: South West F2. WEATHER: Sunny.