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Thursday, 28 December 2006

Body boarder in ‘flipping’ difficulties

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 17:10 hrs on Thursday 28^th December 2006 following reports of a surfer in difficulties off Mawgan Porth Beach.

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched following a request from the Coastguard. Three festive body boarders had been out surfing when they got into difficult conditions.

Two managed to make their way to shore. The third had lost one of his flippers and was unable to make his way through the heavy ground sea. One of his fellow body boarders kept sight of him whilst the other ran to summon help.

Given the low state of the tide, the lifeboats were driven out of the harbour on their trailers and launched from Towan beach.

The lifeboats, helmed by volunteer crew members Kevin Gee & Eddie Burt quickly arrived on scene to discover the casualty making his way to shore. He had managed to catch a wave and surf back in – minus his flipper. The lifeboats stood by, returning to station after receiving confirmation from the Coastguard that all casualties were ashore, safe and well.

On arriving back at Towan beach the D class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, was soon back in the boathouse.

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, proved a little less straight forward due to the heavy ground sea on the open beach. Neither Kevin nor launching tractor driver, Wayne “Aggie” Martin, lost their cool and soon all of the volunteers were on their way home to their families.

 Sunday, 17 December 2006

Surfer in difficulties off Porthcothan.

Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat launched at 13:30 hrs on Sunday 17^th December 2006 following reports of a surfer in difficulties off Porthcothan Beach.

Falmouth Coastguard received a call from a member of the public reporting a swimmer in difficulties. They quickly requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI lifeboat and a helicopter from Culdrose.

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Eddie Burt, launched and proceeded to the scene. The lifeboat and helicopter arrived simultaneously but were immediately stood down.

The surfer had been helped to shore by a member of the public. Initial reports suggest that the rescuer was an “off duty” lifeguard.

We are now in the final run up to Christmas; through out the festive period, like all RNLI Lifeboat stations, Newquay remains on standby. Our volunteers are never off duty, they are available 24/7 365 days of the year, their families know that they run at the sound of the pager – Christmas day or not!

Merry Christmas from all at Newquay RNLI lifeboat station

PS – If you are going to be unfortunate enough to need our assistance on Christmas day, if you could time it for when the washing up needs doing……

Crew: Eddie Burt (Helm), Ben Eglington, Rob Green, Richard Martin

Friday 24th November 2006

Surfer sees object in water

Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat launched at 16:15 hrs on Friday 24th November to search for an object seen in the water off Watergate beach.

Falmouth Coastguards received a call from a member of the public who had seen a suspicious object in the water. The surfer had seen what he believed to be a body on the face of a wave close by

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Kevin Gee, launched and proceeded to search the area. There was a heavy surf, the light was failing fast, with nothing found the lifeboat returned to station.

Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager says:
“Ground sea can temporarily lift semi buoyant objects to the surface and then drop them back down.”

Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Rob Green, Adam Burt.

Sunday 19th November 2006

Sandy end to Sunday stroll.

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboats launched at 15:40 hrs on Sunday 19th November 2006 to assist persons stuck in the Gannel.

Following a call from a member of the public, Falmouth Coastguard requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI Lifeboat. Someone had observed people appearing to be trapped on a sandbank in the Gannel with an incoming tide.

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, with Kevin Gee at the helm was tasked along with the D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, helmed by Joe Emmett.

As the crew proceeded past Fistral beach they were advised by Falmouth Coastguard that the people had made their way to shore safely. The lifeboats returned to station.

A false alarm with good intent.

The RNLI provides cover to all or our shoreline 24/7, 365 days of the year. The RNLI beach lifeguard service provides daytime cover to a increasing number of beaches from May to September and the RNLI lifeboats are always on standby by 24/7, 365 days of the year covering the whole of our coastline.

Atlantic Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Rob Green, Steve Ward
D Class Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Ross King, Tim Stokes.

15th November 2006

Experienced surfer rescued off Fistral Beach

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 12:00 hrs on Wednesday 15th November 2006 to assist a surfer in difficulties off South Fistral beach.

Falmouth coastguards received a call from a member of the public who had seen a surfer indicating that he was in difficulties just behind the surf on South Fistral beach.

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Kevin Gee, and the D class, Valerie Wilson helmed by Eddie Burt, sped to Fistral beach. They soon found the surfer, helped him aboard and took him back to the Lifeboat station. The local surfer was given a hot shower and left the station safe and well.

The experienced local surfer had been surfing off North Fistral beach when he developed cramp. He quickly realised that the surf was too heavy for him to get back to the beach at North Fistral with his cramp.
Using his local knowledge of Fistral surfing conditions he chose to paddle to South Fistral where the thought there may be a chance that the surf was smaller, enabling him to get to shore. When he arrived at the south end of the beach he immediately realised that the combination of the surf and his cramp still made it dangerous for him to attempt to get to shore.
He paddled to a safe position and waved to signal he needed help. He was quickly seen and the coastguards called.

Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager says:
”The sea conditions were pretty poor but perfectly surfable by an experienced surfer. He realised that he was in difficulties and did exactly what he should have done – stayed with his board and summoned for help”

The RNLI beach lifeguard service may have finished at the end of September but the RNLI lifeboats are always on standby by 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Atlantic Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Joe Emmett, Simon Bennetts
D Class Crew: Ian Jepson (Helm),  Eddie Burt, Christian Brown

14th November 2006

Lifeboats tasked to assist person in water

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 16:00 hrs on Tuesday 14th November following reports of a person in the water on Crantock Beach.

Falmouth coastguards requested the assistance of the Newquay lifeboats following reports of a person entering the water. The person had been seen walking down the beach and into the water fully clothed.

Just as the Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, and the D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, arrived on scene they were stood down. The person was being escorted out of the water by the Police and Coastguard Cliff Rescue team.

Atlantic Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Tim Stokes, Rob Green
D Class Crew: Ian Jepson (Helm), Garry Griffiths, Eddie Burt

21st October 2006

Newquay RNLI lifeboats join in search for missing kite surfer

Both Newquay’s RNLI lifeboats launched at 15:05hrs to join the search for a missing kite surfer. The extreme sportsperson had been seen to hit the water heavily at the north end of Watergate Bay, but wasn’t seen after impact. The kite surfer was eventually spotted by the air ambulance and airlifted to hospital by a search and rescue helicopter.

After the kite surfer crashed into the sea, a massive search was launched involving the Newquay inshore lifeboats, two helicopters and local coastguard units. The air ambulance located the surfer on rocks at the north end of Watergate Bay. In building surf, the volunteer crews of the Newquay RNLI Atlantic and D class inshore lifeboats stood by as the kite surfer was airlifted, along with another person who had gone to offer assistance, by a search and rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose. Both were then flown to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

Conditions were difficult with a westerly wind of force 6, moderate seas and building surf of around 2 metres. Both RNLI lifeboats returned to station shortly after the kite surfer was airlifted to hospital.

The RNLI volunteer crew onboard the Atlantic inshore lifeboat Phyllis included Nick Marr (helm), Steve Ward and Ross King. The volunteer crewmembers on the D class lifeboat Mabel Davies were Joe Emmett (helm), Christian Brown and Ben Eglington.

19th October 2006

Swimmer in a basket -  with or without fries?

Both Newquay’s RNLI lifeboats were launched at 17:15 hrs to reports of a swimmer in trouble on the River Gannel. But the casualty wasn’t in the water by the time the volunteer lifeboat crews arrived…he’d climbed into a basket attached to a navigation marker!

The tired swimmer had managed to scramble into the basket on the port-hand marker by the bridge on the Gannel. There he sat until the lifeboat crews arrived to take him ashore. He was picked up by the volunteers onboard the Atlantic class inshore lifeboat, Phyllis, Kevin Gee (helm), Ian Jepson and Simon Bennetts, who reported that the man was tired but unhurt after his ordeal.

David Trebilcock, Newquay RNLI Deputy Launching Authority (DLA), says
"Swimmers really must consider their limits before taking a dip:
"The conditions really weren’t that bad, with an offshore wind of around force 3, but swimming can exhaust you very quickly and this chap was fortunate that the basket was there for him to climb into. You really must know your limits before taking to the water, and at this time of year it’s important to bear in mind that the water temperature is dropping. By all means have a swim, but don’t go too far and tell someone what you are doing and when you plan to come ashore."

The Newquay Relief D class inshore lifeboat, Mabel Davies was also involved with crew volunteers Joe Emmett (Helm), Edwin Burt and Phil Cornes onboard.

Friday 6th October 2006

G-force weather keeps D–class lifeboat and an A-class team busy.

Newquay RNLI lifeboat launched at 17:10 hrs on Friday 6th October 2006 to assist numerous casualties in difficulties in Newquay Bay.

Despite adverse weather forecasts, people still entered the sea in Newquay Bay to enjoy the increased surf conditions. The exceptionally high spring tides combined with low-pressure conditions and W-NW winds of up to gale force 7.left Newquay bay with a 12ft swell beating against the town beaches and harbour – conditions sufficient to fool the most confident of our surfers.

The relief D Class lifeboat, Mabel Davies, helmed by Mark Morris, launched initially to a single surfer off Towan beach unable to return to shore through the surf. This had been observed by harbour master/DLA Ollie Edwards. Ollie was also aware that he had all the required volunteer crew members, including a launcher to hand in the harbour, with out having to page for a crew.

As the crew rescued that surfer, they noticed two other surfers who gave them cause for concern. They returned the first casualty to the harbour and quickly returned to assess the other two surfers. The surfers, realising they were in difficulties and could not return to shore, had begun to paddle out towards the harbour. The lifeboat quickly returned and bought them back to harbour.

The lifeboat was then unable to recover up the slip; waves were breaking up the slip and over the road. The launcher, Wayne “Aggie” Martin deemed the sea conditions on the slipway unsafe to recover with out unduly endangering the slip crew. The lifeboat remained afloat.

Not wishing to waste time, the crew continued to scout the bay to check that all other water users were safe and well. After ascertaining that all the sea users were in control of the situation, they utilised the time to recover various water craft that had submerged or come adrift.

At 17:47 hrs, it was then drawn to their attention that a surfer had gone to the assistance of a ‘tombstoner’ and was trying to get back in through the Harbour Quay gap. The experienced surfer realised that returning to Towan was futile with two aboard. The sea conditions at the harbour entrance were like a “sluice gate”, so the volunteer lifeboat crew went to help recover the ‘tombstoner’. As thanks to the surfer who had successfully helped the casualty, the crew also offered him safe passage back to shore onboard the lifeboat.

Still unable to recover the lifeboat safely the crew continued searching the area for additional casualties.

At about 18:30 hrs the sea conditions started to ease but the sea was still breaking on the harbour slipway. Aggie deemed it appropriate to attempt to recover the lifeboat under assisted conditions, so Eddie & Adam Burt donned their dry suits & lifejackets and entered the water to help stabilise the boat. The Mabel Davies and her crew of Mark Morris, Kevin Walsh and Tim Stokes were bought safely ashore.

 The RNLI beach lifeguard service ended on 30th September, six days ago. Had the lifeguards been present the beach would have been red flagged – closed to all water users.

The surfers off Towan beach were surfing in heavy sea conditions, directly at the sea wall, no beach for safety. On at least one occasion a board was seen to plough into the wall. This gave cause for concern to observers – whilst no one was seen aboard the surfboard – where were they? Safely rescued or ashore?

Crew: Mark Morris (Helm), Tim Stokes, Kevin Walsh
Shore Crew: Wayne “Aggie” Morris (Tractor), Eddie Burt & Adam Burt (in water)

Sadly this was Ollie's last launch. Ollie Edwards suddenly passed away on Saturday 7th October.
Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager says:
"Ollie was respected by everyone at the lifeboat station. He was a great character and will be missed. "

Thursday 7th September 2006

At 19:51 hrs on Thursday 7th September 2006 Newquay RNLI launched the D class lifeboat to assist three persons in difficulty off South Quay.

A member of the public had seen three people hanging on a rope above rocks off South Key, adjacent to Towan Beach. They immediately dialled 999 and alerted the coastguards.

Seventeen men left their families and assembled at the lifeboat station, Simon Bennetts, Christian Brown and Andrew Trebilcock were the first crew at the station and donned their dry suits to launch the relief D class, Mabel Davies.

As the shore crew were launching the lifeboat Newquay Coastguards informed the lifeboat launching authority, Wayne “Aggie” Martin, that the suspected casualties were in fact not in difficulties but “having fun” in the surf. He was also informed that the suspected casualties fled the scene before the coastguards were able to give them sea safety advice.

A false alarm with good intent.

Wayne Martin, Newquay RNLI Launching Authority:
“Members of the public should never worry about dialling 999 if they think there is a problem. We would rather launch to 100’s of false alarms than miss a tragedy.”

Crew : Seventeen men away from their families on a Thursday evening. (but Simon Bennetts, Christian Brown and Andrew Trebilcock ran the fastest and took their clothes off the quickest!!!!)

Wednesday 6th September 2006

At 00:32hrs on Wednesday 6th September 2006, Newquay RNLI lifeboat launched to assist with a person avoiding the police.

The police were in attendance at Towan Beach following reports of a person waist deep in water. The person would not come out of the water as requested by the police.

Newquay RNLI Lifeboat’s assistance was requested in case the person decided to continue out to sea.

The relief D Class, Mabel Davies, was launched with Kevin Gee at the helm. By the time they arrived on scene the police had waded in and extracted the casualty from the sea.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the person in question may have been “skinny dipping” Newquay RNLI Lifeboat crew were fully clothed!

Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Andrew Trebilcock, Rob Green.

Saturday 2nd September 2006

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 16:35 hrs on Saturday 2nd September 2006 to assist two surfers in difficulties off Crantock beach.

Falmouth Coastguards requested the assistance of Newquay’s lifeboats and Crantock RNLI Beach Lifeguards to search for two surfers in difficulties off Crantock beach. A member of the public had reported seeing the surfers at the southern end of Crantock beach.

The RNLI Beach Lifeguards immediately launched their rescue boat to start searching the area. There were several surfers in the area and swift enquiries established that they had not seen anyone in difficulties. Never the less the lifeguards continued to search the area. Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Ian Jepson, arrived on scene shortly after and assisted with the search.

Newquay’s relief D Class lifeboat, Mabel Davies, helmed by Simon Bennetts, was fighting the sea conditions around the headland. When they were about 2 minutes off scene, Falmouth Coastguards stood down all concerned. The surfers had returned to the shore, safe and well.

The lifeguards on duty had been monitoring the beach and not seen anyone in difficulties. They also knew that the surfers in the water at the south end of the beach were experienced surfers, familiar with the area and tidal conditions. The lifeguards, surprised that Falmouth Coastguards had received reports of people in difficulties, did not expect to find anything that they or the surfers were unaware of. Never the less a sea search was instigated.

A false alarm with good intent.

Atlantic Crew: Ian Jepson (Helm), Mark Sutherland, Ross King.

D Class: Simon Bennetts (Helm), Joe Emmett, Ross Trebilcock

Newquay Sea Conditions: Moderate, Heavy (3m) swell, Visibility 3 miles, Overcast, Wind SW 5-6

Tuesday 29th August 2006

Newquay RNLI Lifeboats launched at 19:26 hrs on Tuesday 29th August 2006 to search for people in difficulties in the sea.

Following a request from Falmouth Coastguard, both of Newquay’s lifeboats were launched to search for a possible four people missing from a capsized boat.

Holiday makers at the Headland Hotel had been watching a boat sculling in the Gazzle. They had seen four people on board and then lost sight of them as the headed towards the harbour. Concerned for their safety and believing they may have capsized, they alerted the coastguards.

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat’s were immediately launched with Mark Sutherland helming the Atlantic, Phyllis, and Joe Emmett at the helm of the relief D Class Mabel Davies.

Both RNLI lifeboats thoroughly searched the Gazzle but nothing was found. Confident that no one was in difficulties Joe & Mark returned their boats and crew back to the station.

A false alarm with good intent.

Atlantic Crew: Mark Sutherland (Helm), Steve Ward, Christian Brown.

D Class Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Ross King, Sean Taylor

Saturday 19th August 2006

Newquay RNLI Lifeboat launched at 15:15 hrs  on Saturday 19th August to assist a dinghy sailor in difficulties in Newquay Bay.

Newquay Harbour Master, Ollie Edwards, had been observing a sailing dinghy in difficulties in Newquay Bay. The Topper dinghy had capsized and the sailor was unable to right the boat.

Concerned for the safety of the lone sailor, in his capacity as launching authority for Newquay lifeboat, Ollie paged the crew and self launched the Lifeboat. Falmouth Coastguards were then informed.

Newquay’s relief D Class lifeboat, Mabel Davies, was quickly launched with Joe Emmett at the helm.

The Topper’s hull had filled with water and the sailor whilst able to right, was unable to make way back to the harbour.

The speed boat, Renegade, skippered by RNLI volunteer crew member Simon Bennetts, was first on scene. Simon took the Topper in tow back to the harbour. The lifeboat stood by until the casualty was safely back in the harbour.

Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Ross Trebilcock, Matt Robins

Saturday 12th August 2006

Newquay RNLI Lifeboat launched at 19:45 hrs on Wednesday 16th August 2006 following reports of an inflatable drifting out to sea off Porthcothan beach.

A member of the public had informed Falmouth Coastguard that they had seen an inflatable drifting out to sea off Porthcothan beach.

The Newquay RNLI's Atlantic Lifeboat, Phyllis, was quickly launched with Mark Morris at the helm. On arriving at the scene they discovered the vessel about 600m off shore, near Trescore island, unable to make head way back.

They transferred the male sailor to the Atlantic lifeboat and tied the inflatable sailing dinghy to the lifeboat. Once the crew had successfully taken the mast down, the lifeboat took the casualty and his boat to just behind the surf on Porthcothan beach.

The sailor was happy to paddle his boat back through the surf to the shore, two local surfers escorted him in and the lifeboat stood by until they were sure that he was safely ashore.

Crew: Mark Morris (Helm), Mark Sutherland, Steve Ward

Saturday 12th August 2006

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 19:25 hours on Saturday 12^th August 2006 to go to the assistance of a tombstoner in difficulties.

Falmouth Coastguards requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats to attend to reports of a man clinging to a buoy in the Gazzle.

A group of 6-7 lads had been diving in off the outer harbour wall when they decided to move out of the harbour to Pigeon Cove, more adventurous territory.

The first man, a 23 year old from Hatchend in Middlesex, jumped into the water and immediately realised he was in difficulties. He attempted to return to the rock but the sea conditions prevented him from doing this. He was battered against the rocks by the surf, and realised that his only way out was to swim away from the rocks. His friends raised the alarm and he swam out to sea.

Luckily, a local fisherman had laid his crab pots in the area and they were marked by a buoy. This provided the only “safe” placed for the tombstoner to cling to.

Both of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats were mustered and quickly headed to the Gazzle. The relief D Class lifeboat, Mabel Davies, helmed by Nick Marr, quickly spotted a man in difficulties on the east of Towan Head between Pigeon Cove and Dane Rock. The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Kevin Gee, proceeded to the reported position.

The casualty was about 100m from shore clinging to a crab pot buoy, the only one in the area. He was battered, bruised and exhausted.

Nick and his crew hauled him out of the water and returned him to the harbour. Christian Brown, a paramedic, was at the boat house in his role as a volunteer lifeboat crew member. He assessed the casualty on shore and advised him that his injuries, multiple cuts and abrasions, required further attention at the minor injuries unit.

Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager says:
”He had a lucky escape, in the crew’s opinion there were only a couple of minutes before he would have drowned. ”

The Atlantic lifeboat found nothing in the Gazzle, the casualty recovered by the D Class was the intended casualty with the wrong location initially reported.

The sea state for the preceding days had been rough; many fishing vessels had not put to sea due to the unfavourable conditions.

As the Newquay RNLI lifeboats were recovering, they noticed to adults frantically waving on the steps below harbour Hotel. The D-class, Mabel Davies, still helmed by Nick Marr, put to sea again and crossed the harbour to find a 12 year old stuck on the rocks. He had been attempting to walk through the sea from the steps to the harbour beach. Realising that the tide was too far in he had tried to retrace his step only to find they were now impassable. He was quickly picked up and bought back into the harbour.

D Class Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Steve Ward, Ross King.
Atlantic Crew : Kevin Gee (Helm), Mark Morris, Tim Stokes

Sunday 6th August 2006

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboats were requested to divert as they prepared for the Lifeboat Day demonstration.

At 13:46 hrs on Sunday 6^th August 2006, just as the Newquay Crews were preparing for the Lifeboat day demonstration, they received a call to attend to reports of two persons cut off by the tide between Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze.

The Atlantic Lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Mark Sutherland, and the D Class, Valerie Wilson, helmed by Eddie Burt, quickly diverted from their preparations to attend.

On arriving at Lamorna Cove they found one person cut off by the tide. Volunteer Crew member, Sean Taylor, entered the water and swam to the beach to recover the casualty back to the D Class Lifeboat.

The casualty said that all three of his friends had managed to climb to the top of the cliff – and indicated by waving to them. He was then transferred to the Atlantic lifeboat and subsequently back to the harbour.

D Class Crew: Mark Sutherland (Helm), Sean Taylor, Mark Morris
Atlantic Crew : Eddie Burt, Steve Ward, Kevin Walsh

Sunday 6th August 2006

Once again Newquay RNLI Lifeboats were requested to divert during the Lifeboat Day demonstration.

At 14:30 hrs on Sunday 6^th August 2006, whilst the Newquay Crews were in the middle of the Lifeboat day demonstrations, they were again called away to reports of people cut off by the tide below the Barrowfields.

They were directed to a cove adjacent to where the previous rescue had taken place. A beach lifeguard was already on scene.

The 5 people were part of the group the previous casualty had been swimming with. Unfortunately he had incorrectly thought that his friends had successfully climbed the cliff so no further searches were carried out at the time of the first rescue.

The lifeguard, Llyr Faragher, paddled the trapped people out one by one past the surf to the D Class, helmed by Simon Bennetts. They were then transferred to the Atlantic lifeboat, helmed by Mark Sutherland and transferred back to the harbour. All were well but a little shaky from their ordeal.

Mark Morris, Senior RNLI Helmsman said:
”The lifeguard did a superb job. Had he not handled his board so skilfully through the surf and rocks, the casualties would not have been bought out without injury” 

D Class Crew: Mark Sutherland (Helm), Sean Taylor, Mark Morris
Atlantic Crew: Eddie Burt, Steve Ward, Kevin Walsh

Saturday 5th August 2006

Newquay’s Lifeboats launched at 11:52 hrs on Saturday 5^th August 2006 to rescue two people cut off by the tide.

The walkers were stranded near Horse Rock, Watergate Bay.

The D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, helmed by Joe Emmett, went ashore and picked up the two adults. They were then transferred to the Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Simon Bennetts, and taken back to Newquay Harbour.

Atlantic Crew: Simon Bennetts (Helm), Steve Ward, Kevin Walsh, Ross Trebilcock.
D Class Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Tim Stokes, Richard Martin

Saturday 5th August 2006

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat launched again at 19:23hrs on Saturday 5^th August assist a broken down motor cruiser.

Falmouth Coastguard requested Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat launch to attend to a broken down motor cruiser. The 12.6m traditionally built Henneka had suffered engine failure 2 miles west of the Madrips, Holywell Bay.

Due to the size of the vessel, Falmouth coastguard were unsure if the Atlantic lifeboat would be able to tow the vessel for any distance, but the coastguards felt it wise to have a lifeboat on scene as soon as possible.

On arriving at the stricken vessel, volunteer RNLI Helmsman, Mark Morris, deemed the vessel too large for the Atlantic 75 to tow the 11 nautical miles back to Newquay. He asked for the assistance of an All Weather Lifeboat. Falmouth Coastguard paged the Padstow RNLI lifeboat, Spirit of Padstow, requesting their help.

The Atlantic lifeboat started to tow the casualty to meet Padstow Lifeboat. The lifeboats rendezvoused and Padstow RNLI lifeboat continued to tow the vessel back to Padstow Harbour

Atlantic Crew: Mark Morris (Helm), Rob Green, Kevin Gee

Sunday 23rd July 2006

Whilst in attendance at Perranporth Lifeboat Day on Sunday 23^rd July 2006 the Newquay RNLI Atlantic lifeboat assisted with two shouts

The first shout came when there were reports that a visitor had seen what was thought to be a red flare and an upturned boat. The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat and the St Agnes RNLI lifeboat searched the area between the Madrips and Cligger head but nothing was found, a false alarm with good intent.

Later that afternoon, at approximately 15:30 hrs an 11 year old autistic boy had gone missing from Perranporth Beach. The Newquay and St Agnes RNLI lifeboat’s assisted by a Search and Rescue helicopter from Culdrose searched the length of Perranporth beach.

The lad was found by St Agnes Cliff rescue team  amongst the sunbathers at the far end of the beach.

Atlantic Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Sean Taylor, Tim Stokes, Kevin Walsh.

Saturday 22nd July 2006

Newquay RNLI lifeboat launched at 15:49 hrs on Saturday 22^nd July 2006 to assist with the rescue of two people with suspected spinal injuries

Whilst coasteering in a party from a local adventure centre, two of the group got into difficulties. They injured themselves as they entered the water in Hedge Cove. Due to concerns that they may have suffered spinal injuries, Falmouth coastguards were alerted.

Falmouth Coastguard requested the assistance of Newquay RNLI lifeboats as lifting the casualties up the cliff was not deemed the best option.

Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis was immediately launched. Ian Jepson quickly helmed the lifeboat to Hedge cove and the casualties were transferred to the lifeboat. They were bought back to the harbour where two land ambulances and the rapid response paramedic vehicle were waiting for them. Both were transferred to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske for further assessment.

This is the second launch in 3 months for the Newquay RNLI lifeboats to assist with members of coasteering parties with possible spinal injuries.

Crew : Ian Jepson (Helm), Ben Eglington, Ross Trebilcock, Richard Martin

Press Officer's Notes:
I subsequently received an email from the men involved requesting that I passed on their gratitude. Whilst we do not expect emails/letters of eternal thanks; it is nice for the crew to find out the out come of their efforts.

"Dear Tracy
If possible could you please pass on my gratitude to the crew who launched on July 22^nd to pick up my best-man and myself following the incident in Hedge cove during our coasteering activity which was to form part of my stag-do.
I grew up by the sea in North Norfolk which is covered by a volunteer inshore lifeboat so I appreciate the good work done by the RNLI.
My friend was discharged that night, I was kept in for over a week with a compression fracture but fortunately it is stable and should make sufficient recovery for the wedding in a months time and a full recovery in the long term.  The future wife has forgiven me I think.

Thanks again
G.A"

Wednesday 12th July 2006

Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 16:25 hrs on Wednesday 12^th July 2006 to assist with the rescue of four people cut off by the tide at Watergate bay.

Falmouth Coastguards requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats following reports of two people trapped by the incoming tide.

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, and the D-class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, quickly launched, RNAS Culdrose helicopter R193 and Newquay Cliff rescue team were also tasked.

On arriving at the scene it was soon established that the initial reports of two persons were incorrect. Two adults and two small children were trapped; they had climbed up the base of the cliff to escape the incoming tide.

RNAS R193 decided the best course of action was to winch the family up the cliff to the waiting Newquay cliff rescue team. Newquay RNLI lifeboats, helmed by Ian Jepson and Kevin Gee, remained on scene.

Once the family were safe and well at the top of the cliff, the Newquay lifeboats returned to station.

Who do you think will have the best “what I did on my holidays” story when they go back to school?

Atlantic Crew: Ian Jepson (Helm), Tim Stokes, Andrew Trebilcock
D-class Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Christian Brown, Adam Burt.

Tuesday 11th July 2006

Newquay RNLI Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Phyllis, launched at 12:20 hrs on Tuesday 11th July 2006 to evacuate two people on a fishing day trip.

The day trip fishing boat, Che Sara Sara, was approximately 7 miles off Newquay. The skipper of the vessel contacted the Newquay harbour master; one of Newquay RNLI lifeboat’s launching authorities, requesting the assistance of the lifeboat. Two of his adult male passengers were suffering from sea sickness. One of the men was a known epileptic and the skipper was concerned that his sea sickness could trigger a fit.

The Atlantic 75 lifeboat, helmed by volunteer crew member Nick Marr, quickly arrived on scene and transferred the ill men back to Newquay harbour. Both were released into their own care.

Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Ross Trebilcock, Simon Bennetts

Thursday 15th June

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat launched twice in rapid succession on Thursday afternoon.

At 15:40 hrs, Falmouth Coastguard requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI lifeboat to help search for a dog that had fallen off the cliffs on Pentire headland. The Cliff rescue team and the RNLI Beach Lifeguards had been searching for about an hour but had not found the Bedlington terrier.

Newquay’s D Class lifeboat, the Valerie Wilson, quickly launched with Kevin Gee at the helm. As the lifeboat passed the Fly Cellars, just outside the harbour, the coastguard reported that the Beach Lifeguards had found the dog safe and well but a little bit soggy, and were returning him to shore.

The Newquay lifeboat quickly returned to base, volunteer crew eager to head off to watch the football. The boat was recovered and on her way back into the boathouse when Falmouth Coastguard radioed again, at 16:02 hrs, this time with reports of two teenagers in an inflatable drifting out to sea.

The 16 y.o. boys, who had been seen by a couple walking on the cliffs, were in a small inflatable and thought to be in difficulty just off the Cribbar.

The Valerie Wilson arrived quickly on scene; the lifeboat crew discovered that the boys were not in difficulty but decided to escort the inflatable back to Little Fistral beach. A false alarm with good intent

The lifeboat returned to station, cleaned down and refuelled at top speed. The crew raced home as fast as they raced in and were back in front of the TV in time for the football!

D Class: Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Andrew Trebilcock, Tim Stokes

Sunday 11th June

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 15:00 hrs following reports of two walkers cut off by the tide near Whipsiderry beach.

Falmouth coastguards received a call from a member of the public, reporting that two people were cut off by the incoming spring tide near Whipsiderry Beach. The quickly requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats.

Both the Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis and the D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, launched and proceeded to look for the trapped walkers. They were quickly found near Horse Rock.

Joe Emmett helmed the D Class lifeboat through 4-5 ft surf and onto the beach. After ensuring the casualties were OK they were transferred to the Atlantic lifeboat, helmed by Nick Marr. Nick had been standing off in a safe position behind the surf.

Once both casualties were safely aboard the Atlantic, they were taken back to the harbour.

The couple were visiting the area on holiday and could not speak highly enough of the service they had received from the Coastguard and Newquay RNLI Lifeboats.

They had been caught out by lack of local knowledge, misinterpreting the tourist maps they had been using. They thought the map implied that there was sand all the way around Newquay Bay and did not realise this was not the case at high tide. They also believed that they were closer to the access steps than they were.

Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI lifeboat operations manager says:

“We recommend that people using the beaches should always seek local advice regarding tidal conditions”

Atlantic Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Rob Green, Tim Stokes
D Class: Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Ben Eglington, Richard Martin.

Monday 5th June

The Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 17:00 hrs following reports of a missing kayaker off Porthcothan beach.

The female kayaker was due back at 15:00 hrs, the alarm was raised just before 17:00 hrs when there was no sign of her return. She was kayaking alone,  without a buoyancy aid and had not been seen since 14:00hrs.

The Falmouth coastguard initiated a search requesting assistance from Newquay RNLI Lifeboats, Treyarnon RNLI Beach Rescue, St Merryn Coastguards and Culdrose 771 squadron.

After searching for about 20 mins, the casualty was discovered by Treyarnon RNLI Beach Rescue lifeguards on Porthmear Beach, behind Trescore Island. She was fit and well and believed to have been exploring the beach. She paddled herself home.

Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI lifeboat operations manager says:
“This search could have been avoided if the expected time of return had been adhered to.
“It is advisable for anyone kayaking to carry safety equipment and for the user to wear buoyancy aids.” 

Atlantic Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Simon Bennetts, Steve Ward
D Class crew: Garry Griffiths (Helm), Andrew Trebilcock, Ross King

Thursday 1st June

The Newquay Atlantic class inshore lifeboat, Phyllis, was launched at 0728  to assist a fishing vessel with a fouled propeller.

The 25-foot Cygnus, Cyclone, was four and a half miles west of Towan Head when she got into difficulties.

The one person onboard the fishing boat raised the alarm when netting got caught around the prop. In flat calm conditions, the volunteer RNLI crew of the Atlantic lifeboat including Mark Morris, Andrew Trebilcock, Kevin Walsh and Simon Bennetts took the vessel in tow and delivered her back to Newquay harbour.

For the second time today, the volunteer crew of the Newquay Atlantic inshore lifeboat, Phyllis, launched at 1820  to assist a yacht that was trapped with a rope around its rudder.

The 33-foot sailing boat, Sucarra, was 1.8 nautical miles off Towan Head when it got caught on a lobster pot line.

The yacht, with 3 adult crew onboard, was believed to be heading for Padstow when the rope got caught around its rudder. When they arrived on scene, the three volunteer RNLI crew, Nick Marr, Rob Green and Simon Bennetts assessed the situation before putting Simon Bennetts in the water. He cut the rope away from the rudder so the yacht could continue its journey on to Padstow. The inshore lifeboat then returned to station.

Monday 16th May

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat launched at 12:45 hrs to assist in towing a fishing vessel with engine problems.

Whilst fishing off the Kelsey’s, the fishing vessel, Dionne, had suffered engine failure. This was thought to be due to a contaminated fuel line. Another fishing vessel, Shannon, was nearby and had gone to her aid, commencing the tow back to Newquay harbour.

Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, launched with Nick Marr at the helm. On reaching the casualty at approximately 13:00hrs, volunteer RNLI lifeboat man, Joe Emmett, boarded the casualty to investigate the cause of the problem. Joe successfully unblocked the fuel line and the casualty was able to start to make her own way back to the harbour at 13:15hrs.

The Atlantic 75 lifeboat remained with the Dionne in case of further problems, Joe stayed on board. Part way back the fuel line blocked again. Another swift repair cleared the second blockage and the casualty continued with the remainder of the 5 mile journey back to harbour under her own engine power.

Both boats arrived back in the harbour at approximately 13:55 without encountering any further problems.

 Atlantic Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Steve Ward, Joe Emmett, Kevin Walsh

Sunday 14th May

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat launched at 09:20 hrs to investigate a submerged transit van on Porth Beach.

Members of the public had called the police to report that there was a white transit van submerged in the sea on Porth beach. The van was in the water near the low water mark.

At the request of Falmouth Coastguard, the Newquay D class lifeboat, the Valerie Wilson, helmed by Nick Marr went to investigate. The crew quickly discovered that there was no one in the vehicle. The contents were floating inside the van - what appeared to be tins of paint and other building materials.

The lifeboat crew reported their findings to the coastguard who released the lifeboat and she returned to station.

The police waited for low tide to recover the vehicle. The van appeared to have driven into the water via the beach. It had not gone over the cliffs.

 D Class Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Christian Brown, Joe Emmett, Ross King.

Wednesday 10th May

Both of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched on Wednesday following reports of “more than 4 people” stuck on cliffs.

At 15:40 hours Falmouth Coastguards requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats following reports by a member of the public that “more than four people” trapped on the cliffs with an incoming tide.

Both the Atlantic 75 lifeboat, Phyllis and the D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, swiftly launched to investigate. Shortly after launch the Coastguard reported that it was a false alarm and the party were a group who were coasteering and did not require any assistance.

A false alarm with good intent.

Atlantic Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Adam Burt, Rob Green.

D Class Crew : Nick Marr (Helm), Simon Bennetts, Andrew Trebilcock.

Tuesday 9th May

Newquay RNLI D Class lifeboat launched to rescue two walkers reported in difficulties on Tolcarne beach.

The Newquay RNLI D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, launched at 14:37 hours to assist two walkers who had been cut off by the rising tide. When the lifeboat arrived the two Eastern European men had managed to climb part way up the cliff.

The lifeboat crew persuaded the two men that was not a good idea and to climb back down. The casualties were then transferred to the lifeboat and taken back to the harbour. Both were unharmed.

D Class crew: Simon Bennetts (Helm), Garry Griffiths, Andrew Trebilcock.
High Tide : 16:00 hrs

Sunday 7th May

Newquay RNLI Atlantic launched to rescue two divers reported in difficulties 3 miles west of Newquay.

The two divers in difficulties were reported to have surfaced too quickly. Falmouth coastguard requested Newquay launch at 15:37 hrs to recover the divers to shore for medical assistance.

The Atlantic lifeboat, Phyllis, launched with Nick Marr at the helm. The divers were transferred to the lifeboat and returned to Newquay harbour where a land ambulance was waiting.

The ambulance’s paramedic assessed the casualties and decided that they did not need transfer to hospital or a hyperbaric facility.

Atlantic Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Sean Taylor, Adam Burt

Wednesday 3rd May 2006

Newquay RNLI Lifeboats launched at 12 noon to go to the aid of a coasteerer who had fallen. The man in his 30’s was  was suspected to have sustained spinal injuries.

The climber was initially reported to be on Little Fistral Beach but subsequently found in Hedge cove. A paramedic from the Cornwall air ambulance was on scene when the lifeboats arrived. The paramedic had managed to stabilise the man and place him on a spinal board. The air ambulance was unable to land near the casualty making air transfer impossible.

Newquay’s D-Class lifeboat, the Valerie Wilson, helmed by Joe Emmett, managed to reach the casualty and transfer him back to the harbour where a land ambulance was waiting. The man was then taken to Treliske Hospital for treatment.

D Class Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Kevin Walsh, Steve Ward.

Atlantic Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Ashley Mann, Christian Brown, Ross King

Sunday 30th April 2006

Newquay RNLI D-Class Lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, launched to search for a surfer in difficulties off Hewas Hut

At 19:02 hrs Falmouth coastguards requested Newquay Lifeboat launch to search for a surfer in difficulties 0.5 miles off Hewas Hut, Newquay. The surfer had been seen by a member of the public as he left Porth Beach.

Newquay RNLI D-Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, helmed by Garry Griffiths launched at 17:08 to commence search. At 19:25 Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Gareth Horner, contacted Falmouth Coastguards offering to launch the Atlantic 75. Visibility was then less than 1 mile and the light was about to start fading. The coastguards accepted the offer and the Newquay RNLI Lifeboat, Phyllis launched at 19:25 hrs with Nick Marr at the helm.

Both lifeboats continued the search until 20:00 hrs. With nothing found the search was called off and both boats returned to station.

False alarm with good intent

D Class Crew: Garry Griffiths (Helm), Ben Eglington, Rob Green.
Atlantic Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Ashley Mann, Phil Cornes, Christian Brown.

Sunday 23rd April 2006

Newquay RNLI Lifeboats launched following reports of an object floating in the water 1.5 miles off Lusty Glaze.
Members of the public had sighted an unknown object if the water and reported the sighting to the Falmouth Coastguards.

At 21:07 hrs Falmouth Coastguards requested that both of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats launch to investigate and commence a search of the area.

On reaching the search area the lifeboat crews quickly spotted 2 kayakers night fishing. The kayaks were not thought to be the object seen floating and were in no difficulties. The Newquay D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, helmed by Kevin Gee offered to escort them back to the beach. They happily accepted and were escorted back to Porth Beach.

The Newquay Atlantic Lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Ian Jepson, continued with the search but nothing was found. Both lifeboats returned to station.

A false alarm with good intent.

 Atlantic Crew: Ian Jepson (Helm), Ross King, Steve Ward.
D Class Crew : Kevin Gee (Helm), Andrew Trebilcock, Christian Brown

Sunday 12th March 2006

Both Newquay RNLI Lifeboats launched at 13:00 on Sunday 12th March 2006 to assist two walkers in difficulties at the north end of Watergate bay.

Falmouth Coastguards requested the Newquay RNLI lifeboats to launch after having been alerted to two people in danger in a cove at the north end of Watergate bay. They had been cut off by the incoming tide.

The D-Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, helmed by Joe Emmett, went ashore to assess the situation. Joe decided that the sea conditions were too rough to transfer the casualties to the Atlantic lifeboat and requested that the people were lifted out of the cove by another means.

The coastguard team lifted the casualties up the cliffs to safety.

 D Class Crew: Joe Emmett (Helm), Steve Ward, Sean Taylor

Atlantic Crew: Mark Morris (Helm), Ross King, Tim Stokes

Sea Conditions: Wind SE Force 7, Sea swell 2 m, High tide 16:16 hrs

Saturday 18th February 2006

Both Newquay RNLI Lifeboats launched at 09:48 on Saturday 18th February 2006 to assist two kayakers in difficulties off Porth Beach.

A kayaker had capsized having been caught in a rip current off Porth Beach. He was unable to right his kayak and in the process had drifted into the surf and broken his paddle. He was trapped in the surf, cold and tired, shouting for help. His companion had raced ashore to raise the alarm

In the meantime his cries were heard by a member of the public outside his house, washing his car. The member of the public, himself an experienced kayaker, quickly donned his wetsuit and entered the water with his kayak. He managed to get himself and the casualty to the back of the surf line, but in the process capsized himself.

Both kayakers were now in difficulties, clinging to one kayak, the other had been washed ashore.

The lifeboats arrived on scene, Kevin Gee helmed the D Class through the surf to pick up the casualties and transfer them to Atlantic where Eddie Burt and his crew were waiting to transfer them back to the boathouse. Kevin and his crew then returned through the surf to collect the kayak and tow it back to the harbour.

Gareth Horner, Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said:
“The chap who entered the water did a first class job and has a lot to be thanked for. Without his actions, today’s events could have had a far different outcome
“Kevin Gee handled the D Class lifeboat magnificently in very difficult sea conditions”

 D Class Crew: Kevin Gee (Helm), Simon Bennetts, Steve Ward

Atlantic Crew: Eddie Burt (Helm), Andrew Trebilcock, Sean Taylor, Rob Green

Friday 17th February 2006

The Newquay RNLI Lifeboat, the Valerie Wilson, launched at 15:40 hours on Friday 17th February 2006 to assist with the recovery of a sunken vessel in Newquay Harbour.

The Salamander was discovered sunk on her harbour mooring this morning. The cause of the incident is unknown.  Having waited until low tide to observe the damage and pump her free of water, it was decided to crane her out of the harbour for repair. To enable the crane to lift her she needed to be alongside the harbour wall.

When the tide was far enough in to refloat the Salamander she was moved and tied against the harbour wall. The prevailing sea conditions meant that if anything went wrong and the crew lost control of the vessel she would have been dragged swiftly out to sea. As a precautionary measure the D class lifeboat launched and stood by during the process. The lifeboat would have been able to remove the crew from the casualty swiftly should the need arisen.

The recovery was carried out without incident. The lifeboat was back on station at 16:40 hrs

 Crew: Ian Jepson (Helm), Joe Emmett, Simon Bennetts, Ross King

Sunday 12th February 2006

11:00hrs

At 11:00 hrs on Sunday 12th February 2006, the Newquay RNLI D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, was requested to assist the catamaran, Mischief, in difficulties in Newquay bay.

The D Class had just finished the Sunday morning exercise and was back in the boathouse being refuelled when a member of the public called the Lifeboat station directly. They could see a catamaran capsized in Newquay bay and the lone sailor was struggling to right the boat.

The Lifeboat Operations Manager, Gareth Horner, informed Falmouth Coastguard of the situation and his intention to assist. The Valerie Wilson relaunched with Eddie Burt at the helm. As they reached the casualty one of the crew, Sean Taylor, entered the water to help. The catamaran was righted with Sean helping the sailor on the hull and Eddie using the bow of the lifeboat and Danny Beckerleg to lift the mast.

During the process the righting rope parted with the mast making it unadvisable for the catamaran to continue sailing. The sailor was advised to return to shore.

The lifeboat returned to the harbour, arriving at 11:20 hrs. The crew remained on standby until the casualty was safely ashore. The casualty made his own way slowly back to the harbour. The crew stood down and Valerie Wilson was back on station at 12:00 hrs. 

Crew: Eddie Burt (Helm), Danny Beckerleg, Sean Taylor

13:32 hrs

At 13:32 hrs on Sunday 12th February 2006, the Newquay RNLI D Class lifeboat, Valerie Wilson, was requested to assist the catamaran, Mischief, which was in difficulties for the second time in less than 3 hours.

Having returned to Newquay Harbour at 12:00 hours the casualty retied the broken righting line and returned to sea.

At 13:32 hrs the Coastguard requested the assistance of the Newquay RNLI Lifeboat to assist a catamaran capsized and in difficulties in Newquay Bay. The Valerie Wilson lifeboat launched with Eddie Burt at the helm. It was soon discovered that this was the same vessel assisted less than three hours ago. In the interim time the catamaran had been righted twice by the fishing vessel, Pra Nang. The Pra Nang suggested it may be prudent for the casualty to accept a tow back but this was refused.

After helping the lone sailor right the boat, the lifeboat crew decided that, rather than allow the sailor to make his own way back to shore, it was best to tow the catamaran back to shore. When the casualty arrived back in the Harbour, RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Gareth Horner, was on hand to offer the sailor advice on preventing a reoccurrence of the situation.

The Valerie Wilson was back on station at 14:20 hrs.

 Crew: Eddie Burt (Helm), Simon Bennetts, Steve Ward

Sunday 29th January 2006

 Both of the Newquay RNLI lifeboats launched at 17:45 hrs on Sunday 29th January to assist three people cut off by the tide.

The Atlantic and D Class lifeboats launched to rescue the teenagers cut off by the tide at South Fistral. The Coastguard Cliff Rescue team were on hand to illuminate the area with parachute flares. A helicopter from RNAS Culdrose had been scrambled but was then diverted to another incident at Bude.

The teenagers were on flat rocks at South Fistral and were caught unawares by the incoming spring tide. Someone from shore spotted their plight and alerted the Coastguards. High tide was at 17:10 and ebbing. However, due to the large sea conditions and concerns of hypothermia, the Coastguard Cliff Rescue and Police decided it was prudent to bring the lads to dry land as soon as possible.

Nick Marr helmed the D Class lifeboat in to the rocks to rescue all three teenagers, transferring them to the Atlantic lifeboat where they were returned to shore. The Coastguards stood by, illuminating the area with parachute flares.

Atlantic Crew: Eddie Burt (Helm), Andrew Trebilcock, Richard Martin.

D Class Crew: Nick Marr (Helm), Ross King, Rob Green.

Friday 18th November 2005

Newquay’s Atlantic lifeboat launched at 0800 this morning to go to aid of a fishing vessel, Pra Nang, in difficulty 2.5 miles west of Newquay Head, with their engine overheating. 

The Newquay lifeboat, Phyllis, helmed by Mark Morris, towed the casualty with three crew onboard back to Newquay harbour arriving at 0900. 

Crew: Mark Morris (Helmsman), Simon Bennetts and Christian Brown