Category Archives: Jan 2021

Incident Date31-05-2021Launch Instruct22:35Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to assist a 6.5m cabin cruiser that had suffered engine failure close to the Orestone rock.The ILB located the vessel and the two people on board and towed them to Torquay Marina. The vessel and people were placed alongside and met by the Coastguard team safeContinueContinue reading “ILB SHOUT 31: 31-05-2021”

Incident Date30-05-2021Launch Instruct12:30Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyMeadfoot Beach Launched to assist a broken down five metre boat with one person on board off Meadfoot Beach, Torquay.On arrival the boat had gone ashore and grounded.Sole occupant had made it ashore to the awaiting Coastguards

Incident Date29-05-2021Launch Instruct22:05Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyChurston Cove Launched to assist with the evacuation of a person who had suffered head and arm injuries following a fall at Churston Cove. The casualty, with the ambulance service and Coastguard Rescue Team assistance, was transferred to the ILB and transported to Oxen Cove where an ambulance wasContinueContinue reading “ILB SHOUT 29: 29-05-2021”

Incident Date29-05-2021Launch Instruct19:27Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyMeadfoot Beach area Launched to assist a motorboat with three persons on board which had suffered engine failure off Meadfoot beach. The vessel was taken under tow to Torquay harbour.

Incident Date28-05-2021Launch Instruct17:52Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyLivermead area Launched to assist a jet ski with two persons on board that had hit rocks off Livermead Torquay. When the ILB arrived on scene the two persons were on board a motor cruiser that had rendered assistance; in addition, they had taken the jet ski under tow.ContinueContinue reading “ILB SHOUT 27: 28-05-2021”

Incident Date28-05-2021Launch Instruct01:08Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyBrixham harbour Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police.

Incident Date23-05-2021Launch Instruct12:07Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyPaignton Beach area Launched following a 999 call to the Coastguards, concerns about a fully dressed male with rucksack walking in the water at Paignton Pier.When questioned by Coastguard, he said he was water training.ILB arrived on scene but was then stood down. False alarm with good intent.

Incident Date15-05-2021Launch Instruct03:15Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorquay Marina Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police.

Incident Date09-05-2021Launch Instruct15:08Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyPreston Sands area Launched to assist two windsurfers who appeared to be struggling off Preston Sands.Windsurfers eventually landed on Hollicombe Beach where they were taken care of by the Coastguard and family members whilst the ILB stood by.

Incident Date06-05-2021Launch Instruct00:31Lifeboat UsedALB Location of CasualtyTorquay area Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police.