Rib caught in the surf.

Boat Launched: D-Class

Date: Wednesday 18th July

Launched at: 19:17

Returned at: 19:40

Weather: Wind WSW F 5-6.

The lifeboat crew were assembling for training when a rigid inflatable (rib) was seen to be caught in the surf on E Pole Sands. When one of the ribs crew were seen to go into the water, the Launch Authority contacted Solent Coastguard to let them know we were going to launch the D-Class lifeboat to assist.

On reaching the rib a crew member went into the water and discovered that there was a rope around the boats propeller. Once this was cleared the crew member helped to get the rib into deeper water, then went on-board and helmed the boat into Chichester Harbour, escorted by the D-Class lifeboat. Once in the harbour the lifeboat crew member was transferred to the lifeboat and the casualty made its own way back to Bosham.

The lifeboat then returned to the stations and was made ready for further service.

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Service Numbers 2019

Total Launches: 84
Atlantic 85: 42
D-Class: 42

Services Totals

2015 - 67
2014 -77
2013 - 86
2012 - 77

Tide Times

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