Boat launched : Atlantic 85
Date : Monday 6 October
Launched at : 16:30
Returned at : 17:15
Weather : Rain with a strong wind that dropped off to a F3 SSW
A kitesurfer got into difficulties off the beach near the funfair and lost contact with his rig, which drifted away. By the time that lifeboat reached Hayling Bay the surfer had made it ashore but his rig was recovered opposite the Coastguard Station and taken back to the Lifeboat Station. The kitesurfer collected his rig and expressed his thanks to the lifeboat crew.
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