Lymington Lifeboat Station
Lymington Lifeboat Station
Lymington Lifeboat Station
Shouts 2021
Assist kitesurfer near Oxey Lake
Shout 04 Day Date Month
Called 1206 Ret 1315
Weather SW 2
The lifeboat launched to assist a kitesurfer, called by a member of the public. The lifeboat was swift to launch and reached the surfer within 3 mins of launching. The kitesurfer was very well prepared and was slow to reach the shoreline given the drop in wind. He was recovered back onto the lifeboat and taken back to Lymington.
Launched to reports of flares.
Shout 03 Sunday 3rd January
Called 1754 Ret 1855
Weather NE 1
The lifeboat launched to reports of flares near Berthon Marina. After conducting a thorough search of the area and local Coastguard teams and police finding spent flares, the lifeboat was stood down.
Assist a dinghy and a safety boat
Shout 02 Sunday 3rd January
Called 1337 Ret 1415
Weather NE F2
The lifeboat launched swiftly to rescue a 49er dinghy and safety boat which had suffered engine failure. The lifeboat took both casualty vessels under tow back to the Lymington Harbour Master pontoon.
Assist a 26ft yacht with engine failure
Shout 01 Saturday 2nd Jan
Called 16.38 – Ret 18.37
Weather N1