Boat launched : Atlantic 85
Date : Wednesday 17 June
Diverted at : 20:00
Ended rescue : 20:20
Weather : Fine with a F5WSW wind
Whilst on exercise the Atlantic 85 was diverted following a telephone call asking for help to go to a kitesurfer in trouble off the Inn on the Beach Restaurant. Having asked the caller to ring the UK Coastguard and after checking with them, the Lifeboat was diverted and very quickly was on scene. They found the kitesurfer who had his lines tangled and who was very tired. He and his rig were taken on board the lifeboat and transported back to the safety of the shore.
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