big effort in the channel

[resting rifleman]

not a diving casualty, but an outstanding nights work by all involved!
3 hours from mayday at an approximate position, to both individuals being recovered!
sadly not the complete success we would all have hoped for, but to have located the yacht, and the man overboard, in the conditions in the channel last night,(E. force7, gusting gale 8) speaks volumes about the dedication and professionalism of the rescue services involved.
well done, and hat off, to all of them!http://www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail...8&NewsAreaID=2

[Paul Oliver]

Yes, top stuff and well done to all involved.

[resting rifleman]

more herehttp://www.swanagelifeboat.org.uk/

click "more info" at the bottom of the "latest launch" box.

[PW1664]

Incredible effort.....

[Andy the Coastie]

What a sad outcome......... thoughts are with the family.

Sounds like it was a hard job........

[Andy the Coastie]

You lot are busy there , over past 24 hours ,

4 flanking lifeboats all been on service .....


Do you know why EXMOUTH has been launched ... paged 16:29 this afternoon . Mike ?

[triplefin]

Originally Posted by resting rifleman

not a diving casualty, but an outstanding nights work by all involved!
3 hours from mayday at an approximate position, to both individuals being recovered!
sadly not the complete success we would all have hoped for, but to have located the yacht, and the man overboard, in the conditions in the channel last night,(E. force7, gusting gale 8) speaks volumes about the dedication and professionalism of the rescue services involved.
well done, and hat off, to all of them!http://www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail...8&NewsAreaID=2

Incredible when you look at the distance between the boat and the crewman in the sea and in that weather how difficult it must have been to spot him in the sea.

[resting rifleman]

Originally Posted by Andy the Commie

You lot are busy there , over past 24 hours ,

4 flanking lifeboats all been on service .....


Do you know why EXMOUTH has been launched ... paged 16:29 this afternoon . Mike ?

no mate, i've got the handheld on at home, but not getting anything from that far west, maybe brixham are dealing? nowt on tri watch,16,0, or 67.
mike.

[Andy the Coastie]

Originally Posted by resting rifleman

no mate, i've got the handheld on at home, but not getting anything from that far west, maybe brixham are dealing? nowt on tri watch,16,0, or 67.
mike.

You got ch 31 ?

[resting rifleman]

not on the h/h. getting some carrier wave on 67 but no speech so a range issue i guess!