Selsey All Weather Lifeboat 'Voluntary Worker' launched at 15:44 to assist the 22-foot angling boat 'Jeannie' with 3 male persons on board unable to start their engine due to a flat battery.
The Lifeboat arrived on scene at 16:02 in a position approximately 4 miles southwest of Selsey Bill. A towline was passed to the casualty and at 16:10 a course was set for Chichester Harbour. The harbour entrance was reached at 16:45, and at 17:18 the Jeannie and its occupants were safely berthed in Sparkes Marina where they were assisted by Hayling Coastguard team.
Selsey Lifeboat departed Sparkes Marina at 17:27 arriving back at the Lifeboat Station at 18:15, rehoused at 19:25 and made ready for service at 20:15.
CREW: D.Lamdin (Coxswain), G.Mellett (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), C.Sergeant, G.Pearce, A.Lee, C.Harvey.
WIND: Southwest 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Overcast, moderate visibility.