No 15/2017
10/08/17 16:18 – 19:00
ALB
10/08/17 16:18 – 19:00
ALB
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
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