Tag Archives: ILB Torbay

Incident Date25-07-2023Launch Instruct15:00Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorre Abbey Beach area. Launched following a report of a person entering the sea at Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay. There were concerns for the persons safety, but before arrival the person had come ashore and was found to be safe and sound. The ILB was stood down and returnedContinueContinue reading “ILB SHOUT 30: 25-07-2023”

Incident Date23-07-2023Launch Instruct00:27Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyBrixham Harbour Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police.

Incident Date08-07-2023Launch Instruct18:54Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyBerry Head area Launched to assist a young male that was clinging on to a marker buoy off Hairy Ledge, Berry Head. He was recovered safely in smooth conditions but a strong tide was running.He was part of a group of youngsters ‘tomb-stoning’

Incident Date05-07-2023Launch Instruct18:04Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyGoodrington area Launched to assist a broken down, white hulled 16 foot boat reportedly drifting between Armchair Rock and Black Rock but in the area of Goodrington Sands.Boat located in the middle of the bay and drifting in an offshore direction. The boat was towed back to Brixham.

Incident Date30-06-2023Launch Instruct07:25Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyPaignton Harbour area Launched to assist Coastguards and Paramedics.

Incident Date24-06-2023Launch Instruct21:23Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorbay area Launched to assist a broken down speedboat 1.5 miles south of Torquay harbour with three males onboard. This was their first time out launching from Teignmouth also with a jet ski. The boat was towed back to Torquay and our ILB returned to station.

Incident Date23-06-2023Launch Instruct00:01Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyPaignton Beach area Launched to assist Devon and Cornwall Police

Incident Date22-06-2023Launch InstructAssembly OnlyLifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyPaignton Beach Area. Muster to assist Devon and Cornwall Police.Not required.

Incident Date20-06-2023Launch Instruct19:59Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyTorquay Harbour Launched following a direct page from Solent Coastguard in response to a call from Police that a male was in/under the water in the harbour outside The Harvester pub in Torquay.Stood down as casualty had been rescued by others. 

Incident Date19-06-2023Launch Instruct23:05Lifeboat UsedILB Location of CasualtyCorbyn Head area. Launched to assist Devon and Cornwal Police with search for vulnerable person.On arrival at scene ILB suffered gearbox problems and requested assistance from ALB.