Selsey inshore lifeboat “ Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1033 to investigate a report of a capsized dinghy approximately 100 yards offshore from Park Lane East Beach.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1036 to find the capsized dinghy still attached to its moorings and no one with it or in any kind of difficulty. The dinghy was released from its moorings and towed to the beach where it was handed over to its owner and the local Coastguard team.
The lifeboat was released at 1107 to return to station arriving back at 1107, recovered immediately and was ready for service by 1130.
CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), R.Archibald, I. Porter.
WIND: West-southwest 5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.