Request from Aberdeen Coastguard to assist FV with mechanical difficulties two miles SE of Pittenweem harbour with two persons on board. ALB launched and located the casualty with overheating engine.
The casualty vessel was taken in tow to Pittenweem harbour where it managed to restart the engine and berth under her own power.
 
The ALB remained in Pittenweem because of tidal restrictions in Anstruther. Crew recalled at 0030hrs to rehouse
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Weather          Part cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force     2 Light breeze
Wind direction NE
Sea state         Slight

Request by Aberdeen Coastguard to locate yellow kayak off Crail golf course and Fife Ness on the Firth of Forth. First informant, a 999 caller had visual sighting. 
ALB on scene and able to locate the kayak a mile off shore, being blown out to sea and on the flood tide.
Casualties taken on board and given blankets, the Kayak was secured on deck for safe return to Anstruther harbour. 
Because of the high tide the crew were recalled to rehouse one and a quarter hours later.

Weather            Part cloudy
Visibility          Good
Wind Force      5 Fresh breeze
Wind direction W
Sea state          Moderate
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