44/2021

DATE  -26/09/21   16:19 – 16:25
 
ILB DNL
 
HMCG request launch of ILB to report of two paddle boarders in difficulty off Anstruther Harbour, crew mustered at station when casualties were spotted safe & well on shore, launch cancelled by Coastguard.
 
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      3 Gentle Breeze
Wind dir           S
Sea state         Calm
 
High Water      13:40

42 & 43/2021

DATE  -18/09/21   15:51 – 17:00
 
ILB & ALB (ALB DNL)
 
HMCG request launch of both boats to report of upturned Kayak off Cellardyke harbour, ILB on scene as casualty made it to shore, vessel towed to harbour. Casualty did not require any further assistance.
ALB mustered crew but did not launch.
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      1 Light Airs
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Calm
 
High Water      13:40

40 & 41/2021  

DATE  -12/09/21   15:41 – 17:00
 
ILB & ALB
 
Request from HMCG to locate and assist two casualties reported to be in difficulty with a Kayak and a paddle board off Elie, ILB first on scene established that they were both snorkelling and in no difficulty.
 
Lifeboats stood down and returned to rehouse
 
Conditions
Weather          Clear skies
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      1 Light Airs
Wind dir           SE
Sea state         Slight
 
High Water      

38 & 39/2021  

DATE  -11/09/21   22:21 – 01:00
 
ILB & ALB
 
Request to launch both boats to report of two persons falling from the coastal path between Pittenweem & St Monans, ILB first on scene to find male & female on the rocks with serious injuries. One crewman was transferred from the ALB to assist ILB
The female was lifted by Coastguard helicopter to Edinburgh hospital and male transferred back up to awaiting Ambulance and Ninewells hospital. The lifeboats were stood down along with the other emergency services on scene. ALB was moored in Pittenweem and crew recalled to rehouse later
 
 
Conditions
Weather          Clear skies
Visibility           Good
Wind Force      1 Light Airs
Wind dir           SW
Sea state         Calm
 
High Water