22/2024

10/08/24   1349 - 1415

DNL ILB
 
Request from HMCG to assist three yachts aground at entrance to Anstruther harbour, crew and shore crew on the Shannon (non-SAR competent) responded at end of exercise, though request shortly cancelled by HMCG before the ILB crew had mustered or made ready to launch.
The LOM and a member of the public and two other crew at the end of the harbour, managed to get a rope to two of the yachts and pulled them alongside, a third yacht managed to float itself clear.
Shannon and shore crew rehoused the Lifeboat
 
 
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Clear sky
Visibility         Good
Wind Force    4 Mod breeze
Wind dir         W
Sea state        Slight
 
High Tide 1900
 
 

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
 
 
 

07/2024

07/04/24   1407 - 1415

DNL ALB
 
Initial request by HMCG to assist a vehicle in the water at Lower Largo.
Launch cancelled a few minutes later when it was confirmed that there were no casualties involved.
Crew assembled.
 
Conditions
 
Weather          Cloudy
Visibility         Exc
Wind Force    1 Light airs
Wind dir         S
Sea state        Calm
 
High Tide 
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