No 31/2019 
​DATE  19/09/19  19:22 - 20:35         
 
ILB
 
HMCG requested lifeboat assistance to aid lone yachtsman who had fouled prop off Cellardyke.
Yachtsman was going to enter the water himself and try to clear it but strongly advised him not to and ILB tasked to assist.
ILB located the casualty, cleared the prop and escorted the vessel into Anstruther harbour.
 
Conditions
Weather          Clear skies
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     3 Gentle breeze
Wind direction SW
Sea state         Calm

No 29 and 30/2019
​DATE  11/09/19  12:16 - 14:35         
 
ILB & ALB
 
Both boats launched to report of person in distress after a kite surfer crash  off Ruddens point. CPR was being given by casualty's friends on scene. 
Additional crew man transferred to ILB on scene to assist on shore .
Ambulance and paramedics on scene to assist casualty. 
ILB crew assisted ambulance crew transferred the casualty to the ILB. Lifeboat escorted by ALB in rough weather to Elie harbour and waiting ambulance.
 
TRIM & 24/7 were discussed at the debrief.
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Conditions
Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     5 Fresh breeze
Wind direction SW
Sea state         Rough
 

No 27 & 28 / 2019
07/09/19   11:51 – 12:25
 
ILB & ALB
 
Both boats tasked to sailing vessel off Pittenweem with fishing creel's rope around rudder.
ILB first on scene and cleared the rudder enabling the vessel to make its own way to Anstruther with ILB escort.
 
ALB arrived on scene and was stood down.
 
 Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    2 Light breeze
Wind direction           E
Sea state        Calm
 

No 25 & 26/ 2019
01/09/19             20:15 – 21:45
  
ILB & ALB
 
Both boats tasked to investigate a Personal Location Beacon (PLB) activation approximately 2.5 miles off Fife Ness.
PLB registered to a Fishing Vessel.
Stood down when false alarm activation had been confirmed.
ALB berthed in Pittenween to await tide

Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    2 Light breeze
Wind direction           SW
Sea state        Calm