ILB D533 ‘PETER CORNISH’ launched at 1540 hrs to assist two persons in an inflatable and one in the water thought to be in difficulties approximately 200 metres offshore at West Sands beach.
The ‘PETER CORNISH’ arrived on scene at 1545 hrs to find that the casualties had safely made their way back to the beach. The ‘PETER CORNISH’ was released to return to station at 1548 hrs, arriving back at approximately 1555 hrs.
As the ‘PETER CORNISH’ was approaching the beach to rehouse a young lad who had been jumping from the station walkway appeared to be in trouble just west of the boathouse. The 2nd Coxswain, Willy Pledger, directed the ‘PETER CORNISH’ to the youth who had developed cramp. As the ‘PETER CORNISH’ arrived on scene crewman Phil Pitham jumped into the water to support the casualty. Both were recovered back into the ILB and the youth was transported to the beach safely, although slightly cold and shaken, where the dangers of his exploits were explained to him.
The ‘PETER CORNISH’ returned to rehouse at 1615 hrs, ready for service at 1635 hrs.
CREW: Dave Lamdin (Helmsman), Robert Archibald, Phil Pitham.
WIND: East F4-5. WEATHER: Sunny.