Selsey ILB 'Betty and Thomas Moore' was tasked at 14:33 to assist a 15' angling boat 'Predator' reported to be broken down and anchored approximately 1 mile east of Selsey Lifeboat station. The vessel was not equipped with VHF radio and their only means of summoning assistance was mobile phone.
Whilst launching the ILB, a craft fitting the description was seen motoring past the slipway of the ALB boathouse. Upon investigation this was found to be the vessel and it transpired that he had restarted his engine earlier but had omitted to inform the Coastguard.
The vessel was escorted to East beach ramp and recovered onto its trailer and words of advice were given to the owner by the local Coastguard unit.
The ILB returned to station at 15:23, was washed down, refuelled and made ready for service at 15:55.
CREW: J.Reeves (Helmsman), C.Sergeant and S.Troughton-Smith.
Wind: West Northwest 4. Sea: Slight. Weather: Overcast.