"Voluntary Worker" launched at 14:21hrs at the request of Solent coastguard to assist the 23' Mitchell angling boat "Sea Swift" who reported he had broken down South of Bognor but unsure of his exact position.The vessel was located at 14:58 hrs in position 50 46.45 N 000.35.39 W approximately 2.5 miles SW of Littlehampton. A crew member was put aboard the "Sea Swift" and a towline passed.The tow commenced at 15:03 hrs and a course was set for Chichester harbour.
The Chichester Bar Beacon was reached at 18:39 hrs and the tow was passed to the Chichester Harbour Master's R.I.B. "Voluntary Worker" was then released from the incident and returned to station at 1904 hrs re-housing immediately and was washed down, refuelled and made ready for service at 19:40 hrs.
CREW: M. Rudwick (coxswain), D. Lamdin (2nd Cox), P. Pitham Mechanic), R. Archibald, P. Delahunty, G. Mellett and G. Pearce
WIND: SW4. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Dry clear and sunny.