19/2024

17/07/24  1531-1600
 
DNL ILB
 
Police informed HMCG of capsized kayak off Anstruther harbour, Coastguard requested immediate launch of ILB to assist paddle boarder adrift of their board to the west of the harbour.
Crew were geared up and about to launch when cancelled by HMCG.
Casualty had made it safe & well to the shore next to first informant.
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Coudy
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    2 Light breeze
Wind dir         SW
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 1200
 
 
 

17 & 18 /2024

05/07/24 1402-1650

ILB & ALB
 
Request from HMCG to locate and assist two persons reported to be cut off by the tide at the Shell Bay area of the Elie chain walk.
Both boats launched, ILB located the casualty and with one crew ashore guided the casualties to the ILB.
Transferred to the ALB and handed over to Coastguard at Elie no further assistance required, both boats returned to Anstruther
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part Coudy
Visibility         Fair
Wind Force    4 Mod breeze
Wind dir         SW
Sea state        Mod/choppy
 
High Tide 1450
 
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15 & 16/2024

19/06/2024  0931 - 1300

ILB & ALB
 
Request from HMCG to search for and assists a person reported on the water at Dysart Harbour. Both boats launched, ILB on scene and conducting a search pattern.
Nothing found.
ALB approaching the scene when both boats stood down and returned to Anstruther to rehouse
 
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part Coudy
Visibility         Excl
Wind Force    0 calm
Wind dir         SE
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 1327
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14/2024

06/06/24  1235 - 1525

ALB
 
Request to assist passenger unwell on the ferry to Isle of May, casualty taken onto the island, Cas Care lifeboat crew arrived five minutes before R 199 helicopter.
 
Paramedic took over and air lifted the casually to hospital.
 
ALB returned to rehouse
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Coudy
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    5 Fresh breeze
Wind dir         SW
Sea state        Mod/chop
High Tide 1405
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12& 13/2024

29/05/24  1439 - 1815

ILB & ALB
 
Request by HMCG to assist a female walker who had fallen 3m from coastal path during localised heavy rain,
Both boat launch and stood by on scene, basket stretcher made ready, but casualty assisted by Coastguard, Fire Rescue and Charity Air Ambulance personnel.
Stood down by HMCG and returned to Anstruther and rehoused
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    1 Light Airs
Wind dir         SE
Sea state        Smooth
 
High Tide 0710

11/2024

07/05/24 1254 - 1330

ILB

Request from HMCG to assist a vessel broken down and anchored off the Anstruther harbour with two persons onboard.
ILB located the casualty and safely towed it into the harbour and berthed.
ILB rehoused

Conditions

Weather Cloudy
Visibility Good
Wind Force Calm
Wind dir SW
Sea state Glassy calm

High Tide 1430
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9 & 10/2024

04/05/24   2100 – 2355

ILB & ALB
 
Tasked by HMCG to report of a submerged vehicle on Leven Beach, unknown if persons were inside the vehicle.
Both boats launched to locate vehicle and check for occupants or debris at scene.
CRT & Police Scotland on scene, ILB located the vehicle and confirmed there were no occupants in the vehicle.
ALB stood down approaching the scene.
Police made aware and both boats stood down and returned to station to rehouse.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear Skies
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         E
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 0040
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08/2024

03/05/24   1520 - 1630

ILB
 
Request to assist a person who had jumped off the West pier Anstruther - possible self harm.
ILB launched and quickly on scene to assist a member of the public helping casualty onto the rocks. ILB evacuated the casualty on a stretcher to the steps at the back of the pier and waiting ambulance.
Casualty handed over to Ambulance crew, ILB returned to station and rehoused.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear Skies
Visibility         Exc
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         E
Sea state        Mod/chop
 
High Tide 2340
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05 & 06 /2024
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21/04/24   1355 - 1732

ILB & ALB

Request to launch both boats by HMCG to search St Andrews Bay area on report of blood stained clothing having been found at the waters edge.
 
ILB on scene and commenced search with ALB following up. Nothing found and following discussions with HMCG and Police both boats stood down and returned to station.
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Cloudy
Visibility         Exc
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         S
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 02:30

 ​03 & 04 /2024

18/04/24   2206 - 2256

ILB & ALB

Request from HMCG to locate and assist a person in the water near to Crail beach.
Both boats launched and stood down on-route as person located and safe with Police.
Lifeboats returned to station and rehoused.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Part Cloudy
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    2 Light breeze
Wind dir         W
Sea state        Slight
 
High Tide 00:37