Selsey inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore launched at 16.46 to assist two boys reported to be in difficulties and being blown offshore in an inflatable dinghy approximately 100 yards South west of Marine car park Hillfield Road.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 16.49 to find two adults on board the dinghy attempting to paddle back to the shore. The men were taken onto the ILB along with their inflatable and returned to the beach where they were met by local coastguards.
At 17.05 the ILB returned to station, re-housed, and made ready for service by 17.15.
CREW: P. Delahunty (Helmsman), G. Pearce, Z. Belcher
WIND: NE 3 Sea State: Slight.