Launched 14:21, Diverted to another incident 14:29 D672 ‘Ernest & Rose Chapman II’ was launched to assist a man reported to be in the water alongside a swamped kayak near Essex Marina.  The LB landed him and his kayak safely at Essex Marina before being diverted to another…

Launched 11:35, Rehoused 12:55  The Lifeboat was launched to assist a sea kayak reported to be in trouble 1 mile south of the Whittaker.  An RAF Sea King had just finished winching the owner to safety when the Lifeboat arrived on scene so the crew towed the kayak to Burnham Yacht Harbour from where the owner was able to retrieve it a couple of…

Launched 11:21, Rehoused 13:25 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was launched to assist a 42ft vessel which had run aground at the Swallowtail. When the Lifeboat crew reached the scene, they ensured everyone was well, no damage had been sustained and agreed that the crew on the casualty vessel would stay and wait for high water to refloat. The…

Launched 15:45, Rehoused 18:00 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was tasked to assist a fishing vessel at the Buxeys which had become aground. The Lady Essex which was passingat the time, assisted in towing the fishing vessel into deeper water and when the Lifeboat crew arrived on scene, they took over the tow and returned the vessel to…