Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1558 at the request of Solent Coastguard to assist a kite surfer reported to be in difficulties off of Pagham.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1601 to find the kite surfer entangled in the lines of his kite and very fatigued. The Crew quickly freed the man from the lines and brought him aboard the ILB, he was then transported back to the beach along with his kite surfing equipment. No first aid was required.
The lifeboat and Crew departed the casualty at 1631 to return to station arriving back at 1645 rehoused straight away and were ready for service at 1700.
Crew: P.Delahunty (Helmsman), W.Moir, J.Reeves.
WIND: Northeast 4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.