Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 2253 to assist the 23-foot Dutch yacht “Marie Intrepid” which was aground with one male person on board on the shingle bank “Kirk Arrow” approximately 150 yards south of Hillfield Road.
The ILB arrived on scene at 2305 to find the yacht hard aground. The lifeboat remained with the casualty until it refloated at 2345. The casualty was then towed back to the lifeboat station and placed on the lifeboats moorings at 0030 where it remained overnight before leaving to continue its passage to Portsmouth at 0730 the following morning.
The lifeboat was released to return to station at 0054 arrived back 0057, rehoused straight away and was ready for service by 0120.
CREW: C. Pullenger (Helmsman), W.Moir, M.Pledger.
WIND: Southwest 5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear night.