AWL 47-031 'Voluntary Worker' launched at 1428 hrs to assist the 27-foot powerboat ‘Great Escape’ broken down with two male persons on board.
The casualty was in a position approximately one mile south-west of the station where a 40-foot German powerboat ‘Senica III’ was attempting to tow the casualty. The ‘Voluntary Worker' arrived on scene at 1438 hrs and passed a towline to the casualty. A course was set for Chichester Harbour at a slow speed of 6 knots. At 1615 hrs the casualty was safely berthed in Sparkes Marina, Hayling Island where it was met by Hayling Coastguards. ‘Voluntary Worker' departed Sparkes Marina at 1627 hrs to return to station, arriving back at 1718 and rehousing immediately.
CREW: Martin Rudwick (Coxswain), Willy Pledger (2nd Coxswain), Geoff Mellett (Mechanic), Robert Archibald, Dave Lamdin, John Craft, Phil Pitham.
WIND: NE F3-4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Cloudy/rain.