Launches 2008

 

27th November 2008

Towed Fishing Boat into Chichester Harbour

Relief Lifeboat, ‘Lady Rank’ took over from the ‘Voluntary Worker’ as station lifeboat after changing equipment in Chichester Harbour. Shortly after at 1250 the ‘Lady Rank’ was tasked to assist with towing a fishing boat into Chichester harbour after the towline had parted from her original towing vessel.

The ’Lady Rank’ was released by the Coastguards’ and arrived back at the station at 1505 and made ready for service again at 1545.

Crew:
Martin Rudwick (Coxswain), Phil Pitham (Mechanic), Max Gilligan, Peter King.

Weather: Sunny. Sea: Calm Wind: S/W 5-6

22.11.08

REPORT OF PERSON ENTERING THE WATER.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1952 to investigate assist local Coastguard units already searching the shoreline after a young male was reported to have been seen walking into the water at the end of Hillfield Road Selsey.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1956 and conducted a search parallel to the shoreline between the Bill Point and the Coastguard Station at the end of West Street.

At 2033 the lifeboat was released to return to station after the young Polish man had been found by a Police unit cold and wet but safe ashore and walking back to his accommodation at Home Farm.

The “Betty and Thomas Moore” arrived back at station2040, rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more by 2100.

CREW: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), G.Pearce, M.Pledger.

WIND: Northwest 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Cold & clear.

 

09.10.2008.

DISABLED 30-FOOT ANGLING BOAT “LESLEY ANNE”.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1625 to assist the 30-foot angling boat “Lesley Anne” disabled with a fouled propeller approximately 3 miles south of the station.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1640 whereupon a towline was passed to the casualty vessel. The boat with its two male anglers remaining on board was then towed back to its home port of Littlehampton. At 1756 when approximately half a mile south of the entrance to Littlehampton Harbour the tow was handed over to Littlehampton inshore lifeboat which happened to be afloat on exercise. This enabled the casualty to be taken under the footbridge over the river, and on to its own berth in the marina.

At 1812 after paying a courtesy visit to Littlehampton station the “Voluntary Worker” departed Littlehampton Harbour to return to station, arriving back at 1850, rehousing straight away and was made ready for service once more by 1930.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan. P.Delahunty, J.Albery, Z.Belcher.

WIND: Southwest 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

8th October 2008.

FISHING VESSEL”EMMA JAYNE”.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 0057 to assist the local fishing boat “Emma Jayne” which was suffering total loss of drive 1.5 miles South-east of Selsey Bill with 3 persons on board. The skipper of the fishing boat suspected that the propeller had dropped off.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 0111 and passed a towline. The casualty was then towed back to its own moorings at Selsey where it was safely moored at 0145.

The lifeboat returned to station rehoused at 0155 and was ready for service once more at 0230.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), D.Lamdin, I.Porter, G.Mellett, C.Sergeant.

WIND: West 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear night.

 

4th October 2008.

12 Metre Pilot Cutter “Rhiannon”

Selsey all weather lifeboat, Voluntary Worker launched at 12.37 to go to the aid of the 12 metre converted pilot boat in difficulties 15 miles south of Selsey Bill.

The “Rhiannon” called for help after fouling her propeller and starting to take water in the engine room. One of the two male persons on board was suffering badly from seasickness.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 13.55 and transferred a crewmember to assist the skipper of the “Rhiannon” with attaching a towline and assess whether or not a salvage pump was required. After assessing the amount of ingress of water it was decided that it was not enough to warrant the risk involved in passing a pump in the rough sea conditions. The tow was fixed and a course set for Shoreham Harbour some 28 miles away. Shortly after the tow began the towline fairlead on the stern of the lifeboat failed under extreme load causing the towline to whip across the deck and bend the guardrails. A bridle was rigged and the tow continued at very slow speed to prevent the towline parting. At 18.45 when approximately half a mile from Shoreham Harbour entrance the tow was shortened and the harbour was entered. Shoreham inshore lifeboat had launched to assist with taking the casualty through the main ship lock. Once inside the harbour the main tow was dropped for the “Rhiannon” to proceed under her own power, somehow, however the tow fouled the rudders or propellers and quickly had to be cut and reattached with the assistance of the ILB. Once in the shelter of the harbour wall the casualty was brought alongside and taken into the main lock. Due to the rapidly falling tide the casualty was left with Shoreham ILB.

Voluntary Worker left the harbour at 19.30 to return to Selsey, arriving back at 21.30, rehousing straight away and was ready for service once more at 22.15.

CREW: W.Pledger (Coxswain), R.Archibald (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, P.Delahunty, W.Moir, P.King.

WIND: Southwest 9-10. SEA: Very rough. WEATHER: Cloud & rain.

30.08.08.

“MUM AND DAD’S GETAWAY” TAKING IN WATER.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1344 to assist the 25-foot motor boat “Mum and Dad’s Getaway” taking in water with 4 persons on board (two adults and two children, one 3 and one 1year old) in position N50 16.04 W 001 19.67 approximately 34 miles southwest of the station.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1525 and put two crewmembers aboard along with the portable salvage pump. The water was quickly pumped out from the engine compartment and it was clear that the water was coming from the engine’s seawater cooling system. The engine was switched off and a tow attached. At 1559 a course was set for Chichester Harbour which was reached at 1915, at 1930 the tow was disconnected and the casualty proceeded into Sparkes Marina under its own power where it was safely berthed at 1945. The lifeboat followed them in and picked up the two crewmen and pump.

At 2000 the lifeboat departed to return to station, arriving back at 2100 rehousing straight away and was ready for service once more at 2140.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), G.Mellett (Mechanic), R.Archibald, P.Delahunty, J.Albery, G.Pearce.

WIND: East 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny/ Hazy

25.08.08.

29 FOOT YACHT NAUTINER SPIRIT WITH ENGINE FAILURE.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 2232 to assist the 29 foot yacht “Nautiner Spirit” with two male and one female aboard. The yacht had suffered engine failure the Skipper was concerned that all electrical power would soon fail as well leaving them well and truly in the dark.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 2311 approximately five miles southwest of the station and advised them to set a course for Chichester Harbour. The lifeboat escorted the casualty until at 0011 when approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the harbour entrance the casualty reported a smell of burning. At this time all power was switched off and isolated. A tow was attached and the passage for Chichester Harbour continued. Once inside the harbour the casualty was lashed alongside to continue on into Sparkes Marina. At 0104 the yacht was safely moored alongside where it was met by Hampshire Fire Service. The fire officers carried out a thorough inspection of the vessel and considered it to be safe from risk of fire.

Selsey lifeboat departed Sparkes Marina at 0132 to return to station, arriving back at 0230, rehousing straight away and was made ready for service once more at 0320.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), D.Lamdin, W.Moir, C.Sergeant, P.King.

WIND: Southwest 6. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Cloudy.

25.08.08.

REPORT OF AN 11 YEAR OLD GIRL IN THE WATER.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1858 to search for an eleven year old girl reported to have been swept into the sea from the boat launching ramp at West Sands.The report had come from a security guard on the West Sands caravan site who reported finding a five year old boy standing on the ramp looking out to sea and shouting that his sister had gone into the sea.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1906 along with Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 104. Both the lifeboat and helicopter carried out a search close into the shoreline two miles to the west of the boat ramp then back to it and one mile to the east of it. At approximately 1940 the helicopter was sent off to another incident to evacuate an injured RNLI crewmember of Eastbourne lifeboat. The Selsey ILB carried out a further search to the west of the boat ramp. At 2002 it was decided to call off the sea search and just to continue with a beach search being carried out by Selsey Coastguard team.

The lifeboat was released at 2002 to return to station, arriving back at 2010 rehoused straight away and was ready for service by 2030.

CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), W.Moir, C.Sergeant.

WIND: Southwest 5. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Cloudy.

24.08.08.

34-FOOT YACHT URSULA II TAKING ON WATER.

 

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1614 to go to the assistance of the 34-foot yacht “Ursula II” taking on water with two male persons on board.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1703 in position N 50? 25.89 W 000? 40.36 approximately 17 miles south-southeast of the station. By now the two crew had stopped the ingress of water and had managed to pump the main cabin dry.

The lifeboat remained with the casualty and escorted it towards Chichester Harbour. At 1915 when approximately 5 miles southeast of Chichester Harbour and now in relatively smooth waters the lifeboat left the casualty to continue on its passage to Haslar Marina, Portsmouth Harbour.

The “Voluntary Worker” returned to station arriving back at 1945, rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 2030.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, C.Pullenger, I.Porter, G.Mellett.

WIND: Southwest 6. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

23.08.08.

23-FOOT DUTCH YACHT MARIE INTREPID AGROUND.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 2253 to assist the 23-foot Dutch yacht “Marie Intrepid” which was aground with one male person on board on the shingle bank “Kirk Arrow” approximately 150 yards south of Hillfield Road.

The ILB arrived on scene at 2305 to find the yacht hard aground. The lifeboat remained with the casualty until it refloated at 2345. The casualty was then towed back to the lifeboat station and placed on the lifeboats moorings at 0030 where it remained overnight before leaving to continue its passage to Portsmouth at 0730 the following morning.

The lifeboat was released to return to station at 0054 arrived back 0057, rehoused straight away and was ready for service by 0120.

CREW: C. Pullenger (Helmsman), W.Moir, M.Pledger.

WIND: Southwest 5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear night.

23.08.08.

SEARCH FOR MISSING 9 YEAR OLD BOY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1701 followed shortly afterwards by the all weather boat “Voluntary Worker” at 1704 to search for a missing nine-year-old German boy last seen on the beach at West Wittering.

The ILB arrived on scene at 1715 and commenced searching close in along the shoreline, the ALB arrived on scene at 1721 and searched slightly further offshore. At 1724the boy was spotted by the crew of the ILB. The lifeboat was beached, the crew went ashore and positively identified the young lad before returning him to his distraught parents.

At 1744 both boats were released to return to station arriving back at 1815, rehoused at 1830 and were made ready for service by 1845.

ILB CREW: P.Delahunty (Helmsman), Z.Belcher, A.Lee.
ALB CREW: W.Pledger (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), R.Archibald, G.Mellett, M.Gilligan, S. Troughton- Smith.

WIND: Southwest 5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

07.08.08.

TO ASSIST 28 FOOT FISHING VESSEL CORMORANT TAKING ON WATER.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1421 to assist the 28-foot fishing vessel Cormorant which was taking on water with one male person on board in a position approximately half a mile west of the Looe Channel.

The ALB was on scene at 1430. Two crew members and the portable salvage pump were put aboard, the water in the bilge was pumped out and the ingress was discovered to be from a leaking skin fitting carrying sea water to the engine, but not enough to cause real concern. A tow was connected and the engine switched off to prevent more water being drawn in. The casualty was towed to its home port of Langstone Harbour. At 1636 the Cormorant was safely berthed on a Pontoon at Eastney.

The ALB departed Langstone Harbour at 1645, arrived back at station 1735, rehoused 1806 and was ready for service once more at 1900.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), D.Lamdin, M.Gilligan, P.Delahunty, J.Albery.

WIND: Southwest 4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

 

 

07.08.08.

LAUNCHED TO ASSIST 3 CHILDREN IN AN INFLATABLE DINGHY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1455 to investigate reports of three children in difficulties in an inflatable dinghy off of Park Copse.

The ILB was on scene approximately one mile northeast of the station at 1500 to find three 14-year-old boys happily enjoying themselves and not in any kind of trouble. The dangers of inflatables were explained to them before the lifeboat took them back to the beach to their waiting parents.

The ILB returned to station at 1505 arrived back 1511 recovered straight away and was ready for service once more at 1530.

CREW: G.Pearce (Helmsman), S.Borg, A.Lee.

WIND: Southwest 4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

06.08.08.

REPORTS OF A RED FLARE SIGHTED OFF OF BOGNOR.

 

Selsey all weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker launched at 2331 to investigate several reports of a red flare sighted offshore between Aldwick and Bognor Pier.

A visual and Radar assisted search was carried out in the area outside and inside of Bognor Rocks. The search was aided by the firing of white illuminating parachute flares to prompt a response from possible casualties in the area. Littlehampton Coastguards were conducting a beach search and interviewing the witnesses to the sighting of the red flare. One witness stated that the red flare had drifted down and landed onshore along Bognor seafront. Having fired white parachute flares ourselves and noting the trajectory and drift with what little wind there was it was obvious that the flare had been fired from the foreshore. Coupled with the fact that Littlehampton Coastguard had come across 4or 5 youths who ran off as they approached to talk to them; at 0031 07.08.08 the lifeboat was released and the incident dismissed as a hoax.

Voluntary Worker returned to station 0110 rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 0145.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), C.Pullenger, S.Borg, G.Pearce, P.King.

WIND: West-northwest 1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Cloudy with lightning.

06.08.08.

TO ATTEND A LARGE GATHERING OF PEOPLE AFTER REPORTED SIGHTINGS OF A POD OF WHALES.

 

Selsey inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore launched at 2110 to attend at the scene of reported sightings of a large pod of whales close inshore at West Sands Beach.

A large crowd had gathered on the beach and as it was twilight there was concern that people may enter the water to get closer to the whales. The ILB was on scene at 2118 and proceeded to patrol in front of the crowd. No whales were sighted and as the twilight grew into darkness the crowd dispersed.

At 2144 the lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 2158, rehoused straight away and was ready for service at 2215.

CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), J.Albery, G.Pearce.

WIND: West-northwest 1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Cloudy with lightning.

03.08.08.

SMALL WHITE DORY MISSING 4 POB.

Selsey all weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker launched at 1804 to search for a suspected missing small white-hulled dory last seen leaving Littlehampton Harbour with four persons on board at approximately 1530.

Littlehampton’s two inshore lifeboats searched west from Littlehampton Harbour to Pagham Harbour close inshore whilst Selsey lifeboat searched parallel to the shore east from Pagham harbour to Littlehampton harbour one mile offshore once south of Littlehampton we moved offshore to two miles before searching on a reciprocal course back to two miles south of the station. Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 104 searched the area thoroughly as far east as Worthing and Coastguard units from Selsey and Littlehampton carried out a beach search.

At 1944 with nothing having been found all units were stood down to return to station. Voluntary Worker arrived back at station at 2000, rehoused at 2005 and was ready for service at 2030.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, R.Archibald, I.Porter, W.Moir, Z.Belcher.

WIND: Southwest 3-4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Overcast.

02.08.08.

39-FOOT YACHT FOXY LADY AGROUND.
Selsey inshore lifeboat launched at 1717 to assist the 39-foot yacht Foxy Lady aground on the Mixon Rocks with 2 male, 1 female persons on board. At 1724 the Selsey all weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker also launched to assist and arrived on scene at 1741 but was unable to get within about 50 metres of the casualty.

The ILB was on scene at approximately 1725 to find the casualty almost high and dry lying on her side and with over an hour to go till low tide. It was obvious that the yacht was not going to re-float until about 2100.

Crewmember Colin Pullenger was put aboard to assist. As the tide rose and the casualty started to lift on the waves the casualty’s mainsail halyard was attached to the towline of the ILB from the top of its mast. The inshore lifeboat then held the casualty on its side for over an hour as the tide rose to minimize damage to the keel. The casualty eventually floated off at 2130 after taking a considerable pounding and damaging its rudder. The ILB then towed it into slightly deeper water clear of the rocks before transferring the tow to the ALB. The casualty was towed to Chichester Harbour and safely placed on a mooring at 2330.

Due to tide and weather conditions the ALB was unable to rehouse until 0400 03.08.08.

ILB CREW: R.Archibald (Helm), I. Porter, S.Borg.

ALB CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), D.Lamdin, C.Pullenger, G.Mellett, J.Albery.

WIND: Southwest 6. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Cloudy.

 

31.07.08.

LAUNCH TO ASSIST A WOMAN IN THE SEA OFF OF HILLFIELD ROAD.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “ Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1736 to assist an allegedly drunken woman in difficulties approx 50 metres offshore from the end of Hillfield Road.

The lifeboat was on scene at 1739 to find no sign of any person in the water. After a search of the immediate area it was ascertained that a member of the public had swum out and managed to coax and assist the woman back to the beach.

With local Coastguards on scene at 1747 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 1752, recovering straight away and was ready for service once more at 1820.

CREW: P.Delahunty (Helmsman), C.Pullenger, R.Archibald.

WIND: South-southeast 1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Cloudy

28.07.08.

DUTCH YACHT “ DE BIJZAAK” FOULED IN FISHING GEAR.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “ Voluntary Worker” launched at 1515 to go to the assistance of the 33-foot Dutch yacht “De Bijzaak” which had become fouled in fishing gear approximately 200 yards east of the Looe Channel buoys.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1532. Two crewmen were put aboard to assist the family of three adults. With the help of a grappling iron and long handled cutting tool the offending line was soon cut releasing the yacht from the seabed. Unfortunately some of the line had pulled in tight around the rudder and resulted in jamming the steering. A towline was passed to the casualty and a course was set for Chichester Harbour. At approximately 1710 now in the shelter of the harbour the yacht was brought alongside to continue the tow into Sparkes Marina.

At 1730 the “De Bijzaak” was safely berthed alongside with the assistance of Hayling Island Coastguards. The “Voluntary Worker departed to return to station, arriving back at 1819, rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 1830.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), R.Archibald, G.Mellett, J.Albery, M.Pledger.

WIND: Southwest 3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

24.07.08.

SEARCH FOR A MISSING 9 YEAR OLD BOY.

Selsey all weather lifeboat Voluntary worker launched at 1425 to search for a missing 9 year old boy last seen standing with a body board at the waters edge on West Wittering beach.

At 1434 shortly before arriving on scene the lifeboat was stood down to return to station as the boy had been found safe and well on the beach by local Coastguards.

The lifeboat arrived back at station 1450, rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 1530.

CREW: W.Pledger (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, P.Delahunty, I Davis (ILB Assessor).

WIND: Southeast 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

24.07.08.

2 TEENAGE GIRLS BEING BLOWN OFFSHORE ON AN AIRBED.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1415 to assist two teenage girls being blown offshore from Medmerry Beach on an airbed.

The ILB was on scene at approximately 1421 and brought the two girls aboard the lifeboat before transporting them back to the beach to their waiting Grandmother.

The lifeboat then proceeded towards West Wittering to assist the Selsey all weather lifeboat, which had launched to search for a missing 9 year old boy. Before arriving on scene the ILB was stood down to return to station as the young boy had been discovered safe ashore.

Arrived back at station 1450, rehoused1515 and was ready for service once more at 1545.

CREW: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), M.Pledger, S.Troughton-Smith.

WIND: Southeast 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

22.07.08.

ANGLING BOAT “HUNTRESS” BROKEN DOWN.


Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker launched at 1911 to assist the 23 foot angling boat “Huntress” experiencing engine failure with 4 persons on board in a position approximately 2.5 miles south-southeast of the station.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1927and passed a towline. At 1931 a tow back to the casualty’s own moorings at Selsey commenced, by 2016 the “Huntress” was safely moored up and the lifeboat released to return to station, rehousing at 2031 and ready for service once more by 2110.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), P.Delahunty, G.Pearce, P.King, S.Troughton-Smith.

WIND: Southwest 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

21.07.08

19 FOOT ANGLING BOAT “BETHANYS JOY”.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 2024 to go to the assistance of the 19-foot angling boat “Bethany’s Joy” broken down with one male person on board in a position approximately 300 metres northeast of the Mixon Beacon.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 2029 in a position approximately one mile south of the station. A towline was attached and the casualty was towed back to its own moorings at Selsey. “Bethany’s Joy” was safely moored up at 2050 at which time the ILB was released to return to station, arriving back at 2055, recovering straight away and was ready for service once more at 2115.

CREW: D. Lamdin (Coxswain), W.Moir, J.Albery.

WIND: Calm. SEA: Glassy smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

18.07.08

37 FOOT KETCH “RED SETTER”.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1438 at the request of Solent Coastguard to go to the assistance of a 37-foot ketch “Red Setter” with two persons on board, experiencing engine failure and struggling to make headway in the weather conditions.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1456 in a position approximately 3.5 miles southwest of the station. A tow was quickly connected and a course set for Chichester Harbour. At 1609 once inside the harbour and also due to the fact that there were no berths available in Sparkes Marina the casualty was handed over to the Chichester Harbour Patrol who continued towing the casualty further up the harbour to a mooring at Itchenor.

The “Voluntary Worker” was released to return to station at 1609, arriving back at 1657, rehoused straight away and was made ready for service once more at 1745.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), R.Archibald (2nd Coxswain) P.Pitham (Mechanic), J.Albery, W.Moir, G.Mellett, C.Sergeant.

WIND: Southwest 6. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Cloud/Sun.

14.07.2008

ANGLING VESSEL “SEA SWIFT” BROKEN DOWN

"Voluntary Worker" launched at 14:21hrs at the request of Solent coastguard to assist the 23' Mitchell angling boat "Sea Swift" who reported he had broken down South of Bognor but unsure of his exact position.The vessel was located at 14:58 hrs in position 50 46.45 N 000.35.39 W Approximately 2.5 miles SW of Littlehampton.A crew member was put aboard the Sea Swift and a towline passed.The tow commenced at 15:03 hrs and a course was set for Chichester harbour.
The Chichester Bar Beacon was reached at 18:39 hrs and the tow was passed to the Chichester Harbour Master's R.I.B.Voluntary Worker was then released from the incident and returned to station at 1904 hrs re-housing immediately and was washed down, refuelled and made ready for service at 19:40 hrs.

CREW: M. Rudwick (coxswain), D. Lamdin (2nd Cox), P. Pitham Mechanic), R. Archibald, P. Delahunty, G. Mellett and G. Pearce

WIND:SW 4 SEA:Moderate

WEATHER: Dry clear and sunny

 

12.07.08

LAUNCHED TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF A WIDSURFER IN DIFFICULTY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1906 to investigate reports from the public of a windsurfer in difficulty approximately three quarters of a mile offshore from the end of Shore Road, East Wittering.

The ILB arrived on scene at 1920 to find the person on the surfboard paddling ashore and nearly on the beach. It turned out that he was in no trouble at all and had been happily fishing for the afternoon and in fact had caught 12 nice fish!

At 1925 the lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 1949, recovering straight away and was made ready for service once more at 2015.

CREW: R.Archibald (Helmsman), C.Sergeant, G.Pearce.

WIND: Southwest 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

05.07.08
38ft Power boat called ‘Honey’ with engine problems.

Selsey All weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1030 to go to the assistance of a 38ft power boat with two persons on board with engine problems, suspected dirty fuel.

The lifeboat arrived on scene approximately 7.5 miles south of the station at 1110. When the lifeboat arrived on scene, the vessel was only able to make 5 to 6 knots. Due to the weather conditions the decision was made to escort the vessel to a position 1 mile south of Littlehampton harbour. The female passenger was unable to assist due to sea sickness, so a crewman was placed aboard the casualty and a tow line was passed and set using a towing bridle. The casualty vessel was then safely towed through the harbour entrance. The Littlehampton harbour board and coastguard had made a mooring available and the casualty was placed alongside at 1215. The lifeboat was released from the incident at 1230, but due to tidal conditions at Selsey it remained in Littlehampton harbour until 1500. The lifeboat was then able to re-house at 1630 and was washed down, re-fuelled and ready for service by 1715.

CREW: R. Archibald (Coxswain), P. Pitham (Mechanic), P. Delahunty (acting 2nd Coxswain), M. Gilligan, C. Pullenger, W. Moir, G. Pearce.

Wind: South –West 7. Sea: rough. Weather: Sun/ part cloud.

29.06.08.

REPORT OF AN EMPTY DINGHY DRIFTING OFF EAST BEACH.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 2134 to search for possible missing persons after an empty drifting dinghy, with oars rigged was spotted by a beach angler approximately 100 metres off of East Beach Selsey. The young angler had no means of communication and it was only when his father arrived at 2100 to pick him up that the alarm was raised. The ILB searched through the local moorings and as far east as Pagham Harbour before returning to search close inshore west of Selsey Bill.

At 2145 the all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched to assist in the search after a report was received from the 42-foot motorboat “Princess 42” that she had spotted a capsized dinghy in the area southwest of the Mixon Beacon. The ALB arrived on scene at 2155 and commenced searching. “Princess 42” was released to continue her passage. At 2210 the dinghy was found close to the Boulder Buoy in the Looe channel. The dinghy was recovered aboard the ALB and identified as being the same dinghy reported by the angler. The ALB then proceeded towards the shore west of Selsey Bill to commence searching close inshore towards Chichester Harbour.

At 2237 the owners of the dinghy were located ashore by a local Coastguard search team. They explained that the dinghy had been pushed in empty and no one was at risk. Both lifeboats were released to return to station arriving back at approximately 1050, rehousing at 2302 and were ready for service by 2330.

ILB CREW: P.Delahunty (Helmsman), D.Lamdin, C.Pullenger.
ALB CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), W.Moir, J.Albery, C.Sergeant, G.Pearce.

WIND: Southwest 3-4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

28.06.08.

INVESTIGATE A REPORT OF A CAPSIZED DINGHY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “ Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1033 to investigate a report of a capsized dinghy approximately 100 yards offshore from Park Lane East Beach.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1036 to find the capsized dinghy still attached to its moorings and no one with it or in any kind of difficulty. The dinghy was released from its moorings and towed to the beach where it was handed over to its owner and the local Coastguard team.

The lifeboat was released at 1107 to return to station arriving back at 1107, recovered immediately and was ready for service by 1130.

CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), R.Archibald, I. Porter.

WIND: West-southwest 5. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

 

17.06.08

BROKEN DOWN 25 FOOT FISHING VESSEL TWO BOYS.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1154 to go to the assistance of the local fishing vessel “Two Boys” suffering with gearbox failure.

The lifeboat arrived on scene in a position approximately 5 miles northeast of the station just south of Bognor Rocks at 1209 to find the casualty at anchor with two male crew aboard. The two crewmen raised their anchor and a towline was passed to them. At 1214 a tow back to their moorings at Selsey was commenced. At 1254 they were secured on their mooring and the towline disconnected allowing the lifeboat to return to station.

Due to tidal conditions the lifeboat delayed rehousing until 1345; once completed the lifeboat was made ready for service once more by 1410.

CREW: M.Rudwick, R.Archibald (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), P.Delahunty, S.Borg, S.Troughton-Smith.

WIND: Southwest 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

14th JUNE 2008.

23’ YACHT “TIEN MOU”
HARD AGROUND

Both Selsey Lifeboats were requested to launch at 13.36 following a Mayday call from the 23’ yacht Tien Mou was received by Solent Coastguard.

The yacht with 2 persons on board had run aground on the Mixon Reef 1.25 miles south south east of the lifeboat station.

Selsey Inshore Lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 13.48 followed by the All Weather Lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” at 13.56. The ILB arrived on scene at 14.00 and verified the crew of the yacht were not injured and happy to stay aboard their craft. By now the Tien Mou was high and dry.

It was agreed with the coastguard that the yacht and her crew were in no danger and that both lifeboats could return to station. The ILB would return to the scene when the Tien Mou started to re-float on the flood tide.

At 16.45 and with the Tien Mou starting to re-float the ILB returned to the incident and towed the yacht clear of the rocks.
Once they were in open water the tow was released and Tien Mou began to continue her passage to Littlehampton then promptly suffered engine failure! The all weather boat then re-launched at 17.16 and was alongside the casualty soon after. A tow was established and a course set for Littlehampton Harbour.

The harbour was reached by 18.30 and the yacht safely berthed alongside. The Lifeboat left Littlehampton, returned to Selsey, re-housed and was made ready for service at 20.10.

ILB CREW:C.Pullenger (Helm),W.Moir and S.Troughton-Smith.

ALB CREW (1st Launch):D. Lamdin (Coxswain) P. Delahunty (2nd Cox)P.Pitham (Mech), M.Gilligan,C.Sergeant,P.King and M.Pledger

ALB CREW (2nd Launch):D.Lamdin (Coxswain),P.Delahunty (2nd Cox),P.Pitham (Mech),M.Gilligan,G.Mellett,J.Albery and P.King.

WEATHER:DRY and clear WIND:W F4

NOTE: The launch of the all weather lifeboat was significantly delayed due to recreational divers operating at the end of the slip

 

13.06.08

BULL TERRIER DOG IN DIFFICULTIES OFF THE MARINE CAR PARK.

Selsey ILB "Betty and Thomas Moore" launched at 10:44 hrs at the request of Solent Coastguard to a report of a dog in difficulties approximately 200 yards offshore from Hillfield Road car park.

The lifeboat was on scene at 10:47 hrs by which time a passing fishing boat had picked up the distressed dog. The dog was transferred to the ILB and brought ashore to his waiting owner.

The lifeboat was released at 10:49hrs and returned to station at 10:55 hrs. It was washed down, refuelled and ready for service at 11:05 hrs.

CREW C. Pullenger (Helmsman), W. Moir, S. Borg

WIND: West 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

09.6.08

SMALL DINGY BROKEN DOWN

At the request of the Coast Guard Selsey Inshore Lifeboat ‘Betty and Thomas Moore’ launched at 21:42 to assist a small dingy suffering engine failure with four people on board in a position approximately one mile South of Aldwick.
Arriving on scene at 21:48 and in fading light, the Lifeboat crew established that the occupants of the dingy were well. A tow was then rigged and a course set for Pagham beach. Once the dingy and its' crew were safety ashore the Lifeboat was released by the Coast Guard and returned to the station and the Lifeboat was made ready for service once again by 22:20.

Note: This is the same 12’ dingy the Lifeboat has been called to twice before this year.

Crew: R. Archibald, P. Delahunty, Craig Sergeant.

Weather: Calm

02.06.08.

TWO YOUTHS IN AN INFLATABLE DINGHY

Selsey inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore launched at 16.46 to assist two boys reported to be in difficulties and being blown offshore in an inflatable dinghy approximately 100 yards South west of Marine car park Hillfield Road.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 16.49 to find two adults on board the dinghy attempting to paddle back to the shore. The men were taken onto the ILB along with their inflatable and returned to the beach where they were met by local coastguards.

At 17.05 the ILB returned to station, re-housed, and made ready for service by 17.15.

CREW: P. Delahunty (Helmsman) G. Pearce Z. Belcher

Wind: NE 3 Sea State: Slight.

26.05.08.

CAPSIZED HOBIE CATAMARAN.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1654 to assist a Hobie Catamaran reported by a member of the public to have capsized and remained upturned for approximately 25 minutes with one person in the water 500 metres offshore from Aldwick beach.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1707 to find the casualty had been righted with two persons on board, one male, one female and a safety boat now in attendance from Bognor Sailing Club, the base of the casualty. The two crew on the Hobie Cat were struggling to sail the craft effectively. One of the crew of the safety boat swapped places with the young female and managed to get the catamaran sailing back towards the beach at Bognor. The lifeboat and club safety boat escorted them until they were safely on the beach at 1746.

At 1747 the lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 1805, rehousing 1837 and was ready for service once more at 1900.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), G.Mellett (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, W.Moir, J.Albery, G.Pearce, P.King.

WIND: East-northeast 4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

24.05.08.

THREE CHILDREN BLOWN OFFSHORE IN AN INFLATABLE DINGHY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1702 to assist three boys, two 14 year olds and one 10 year old, who were rapidly being blown offshore in a northeast gale from Medmerry Beach.

The lifeboat arrived on scene very quickly at 1705 to find the boys frightened but otherwise safe and well. They were brought aboard the lifeboat along with their dinghy and returned to the beach between the Coastguard station and the Windmill where their distraught mother was waiting for them.

At 1715 the ILB was released to return to station, arriving back at 1725 and was made ready for service once more at 1745.

CREW: R.Archibald (Helmsman), W.Moir, J.Albery.

WIND: Northeast 7-8. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

15.05.08.
WOMAN TRAPPED IN ROCKS.

Selsey inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore launched at 1347 to assist an elderly woman who had slipped on seaweed and was trapped in-between rocks.

The ILB arrived on scene at 1353 approximately 200 metres west of the end of Warner Road to find local coastguards already on scene trying to extricate the woman who had slipped approximately 15 metres down a weed covered sea defence slope, off the end and head first into the rock armament. The woman was stuck almost out of sight. Between the coastguards and the lifeboat crew the woman was carefully pulled from the rocks in a lot of pain, she was then placed in a rigid stretcher and transported by the lifeboat 200 metres further west to the coastguard station where at 1415 she was landed and transferred to paramedics and a waiting ambulance which then transported her to hospital. At 1421 the lifeboat returned to station recovering straight away and was ready for service once more at 1445.

The woman was extremely lucky that the tide was fairly low, had this incident occurred at high tide she would have almost certainly of drowned before any assistance would have reached her.

CREW: R.Archibald (Helmsman), D.Lamdin, S.Borg.

WIND: NE 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Overcast.

12.05.08.

TWO YOUTHS IN AN INFLATABLE DINGHY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore launched at 1927 to assist two male youths reported to be in an inflatable dinghy struggling to get back to the beach approximately 100 metres offshore from the Coastguard Tower at the end of West Street.

Before the lifeboat reached the two youths they had panicked as they were being swept further out to sea and jumped out of the inflatable in an attempt to swim ashore. The ILB arrived on scene at 1937 and quickly brought the two casualties onto the lifeboat, their dinghy was recovered and both the youths and their dinghy were taken ashore, at 1940 they were handed over to the local Coastguard team to be explained the error of their ways.

At 1944 the lifeboat departed to return to station arriving back at 1950, recovering straight away and was ready for service once more by 2015.

CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), C.Pullenger, I Porter.

WIND: ENE 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

07.05.08
BROKEN DOWN FISHING BOAT.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 0941 to go to the assistance of the local 24-foot fishing boat Pisces II with two male persons on board.

The lifeboat arrived on scene approximately 1 mile east of the station at 09:55 and ascertained that the Pisces II had suffered gearbox failure. A tow was attached and the vessel and two occupants were towed back to their own moorings at Selsey. Arriving at 10:23 the lifeboat crew assisted the vessel to connect their mooring before being released to return to station at 10:25, arriving back at 10:28 and recovering immediately. The lifeboat was made ready for service once more at 10:45.

CREW: R. Archibald (Helmsman), D. Lamdin, R. Wiseman.

Wind: East 2-3. Sea: Slight. Weather: Sunny.

06.05.08. ILB REPORT OF AN UNATTENDED SAILBOARD.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 10:42 at the request of Solent Coastguard to investigate a report of an unattended sailboard approximately 100 yards offshore from Pagham Yacht Club.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 10:56 to find a sailboard tied to a breakwater that apparently had been used by local children swimming over the bank holiday weekend. The ILB crew untied the sailboard and took it ashore to be disposed of.

At 11:08 the lifeboat departed to return to station arriving back at 11:23 recovering immediately and was made ready for service once more at 11:45.

CREW: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), P.Delahunty, G.Pearce.

WIND: East 4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.

14.04.08.

3 PERSONS IN SMALL DINGHY REPORTED IN DIFFICULTY.

Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” after receiving reports from the public of a small white dinghy being blown out to sea with three persons in it approximately half a mile offshore from Pagham Yacht Club.
The lifeboat launched at 1853 and arrived on scene at 1901 to find the casualty was the same boat and young males plus one extra crewman as they attended yesterday. The occupants were totally surprised to see the lifeboat as they were happily fishing. The fact that they had absolutely no safety equipment, their paddles were pieces of soft wood with plywood nailed on the ends and their anchor consisted of numerous lengths of coax arial wire tied together with 3 weights from a gym tied to the end; they still couldn’t understand why the members of the public who had seen them leave the beach were concerned for their safety!
At 1906 having convinced the three young men the most sensible option was to tow them ashore again they were taken back to the beach where they were given further advice about safety and wasting peoples time by the Coastguards. The ILB was released at 1946 to return to station arriving back at 1958 and was ready for service once more at 2015.

CREW: R.Wiseman (Helmsman), P.Pitham, W.Moir.

WIND: Southwest 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

13.04.08.
REPORT OF TWO CHILDREN IN DIFFICULTY.

Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 1820 after Solent Coastguard had received a report from a member of the public that two young persons in a dinghy appeared to be in difficulties close to the Mulberry Harbour off of Pagham.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1828 to find two young lads happily fishing in a home made dinghy with only paddles as their form of propulsion. Accepting the advice of the lifeboat crew the two young lads agreed to be towed back to the safety of the beach at Pagham where they were advised of the strength and danger of the tides in our area.

The lifeboat was released to return to station at 1842 arriving back at 1852, recovering straight away and was made ready for service once more at 1905.

CREW: P. Delahunty (Helmsman), S. Borg, G. Pearce.

WIND: Southwest 2-3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.

12.04.08.

POSSIBLE SUICIDE VICTIM.

At 0019 Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Selsey Inshore Lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” to assist in the search for a missing 40 year old male who had set alight to his house before threatening to kill himself in the sea.

The ILB launched at 0025 and was on scene approximately half a mile east of the station at 0028. A search close to the shoreline was carried out between Drift Road and Pagham Harbour entrance.

At 0045 Solent Coastguard requested the added assistance of the all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” which launched at 0054. The ALB searched an area close inshore between Drift Road and Park Lane leaving the ILB to concentrate on the shallower areas between Park Lane and the entrance to Pagham Harbour. The sea area was searched using searchlights and illuminating flares whilst Coastguard units searched the foreshore on foot. At 0215 the man was discovered ashore and all search units were released to return to station. Due to adverse conditions the ALB rehoused first at 0227 whilst the ILB waited until some of the ALB crew were ashore to assist them, this was completed at 0245 and both boats were ready for service once more by 0310.

ILB CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), R.Archibald, G.Pearce.
ALB CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, C.Pullenger, J.Albery, W.Moir, Z.Belcher.

WIND: Southwest 6-7. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Rain.

10.03.08.

FLOODING AT WEST SANDS CARAVAN PARK.

At 1345 Solent Coastguard asked for assistance to evacuate people trapped in their caravans at West Sands Caravan Park. The sea defences at Medmerry Beach and from the Embassy Club to the west had been totally breached due to the storm force winds and a high Spring tide.

It was decided that the best option for evacuating the trapped residents was to use the inflatable X class boat carried on the all weather lifeboat. The boat and a crew of four dressed in dry suits were dispatched by road to the coordination point at Medmerry Windmill. Also in attendance were Fire and Rescue teams, local coastguard units and the coastguard helicopter.

Coordinated by local coastguards the X boat and crew were directed to various caravans, which resulted in them evacuating 5 women, 3 men including one disabled and two children. A thorough search of all the caravans in the flooded area was carried out by the lifeboat crew, fire personnel and coastguards until it was established everyone at risk had been evacuated. At 1830 the crew and boat were released to return to the station.

CREW: R.Archibald, P.Delahunty, W.Moir, G.Pearce.

WIND: South- southwest 10. SEA: Inland / smooth. WEATHER: Rain.

8.03.08

BROKEN DOWN 23-FOOT POWER BOAT.

Selsey’s new inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched on its first service call at 1728 to go to the assistance of a 23 foot power boat “C’est La Vie” broken down and drifting onto a lee shore with two male persons on board approximately 1 mile south of Pagham Harbour entrance.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1737 to find the two persons in a small rubber dinghy with 4-horse power outboard trying to tow the larger vessel into safe water. The lifeboat put the two men and one crewmember back aboard their vessel and attached a towline to tow the vessel into open water. The ILB then asked for the assistance of the all weather boat as conditions on scene were on the limits of the ILB operational capabilities.

The all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1744 and arrived on scene at 1759. The tow was transferred to the ALB releasing the inshore lifeboat to transfer one of the casualties to the ALB as he was complaining of being very cold and seasick. A crewmember P.Pitham from the ALB was transferred back to the casualty vessel to assist the remaining person.

At 1832 the ILB was released to return to station, which took an hour to reach as now the wind had increased to approximately force 7. The ALB commenced a slow tow towards Littlehampton Harbour. At approximately 1920 in a position 1 mile south of Littlehampton a request was made to Solent Coastguard to launch Littlehampton inshore lifeboat to meet us and to transfer the casualty ashore from the ALB as his condition had not improved and the tide was still too low for the ALB to enter the harbour. It transpired that he had actually been overboard from the small dinghy and in the water for 20 mins.

Littlehampton lifeboat arrived alongside “Voluntary Worker” at 1945 and took the casualty from us back to their station where an ambulance was awaiting. After handing over the casualty to ambulance personnel the Littlehampton Lifeboat returned to sea to take over the tow of “C’est La Vie” into the harbour this was successfully achieved in difficult conditions.

At 2045 once the Littlehampton lifeboat was in the safety of the harbour Selsey lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 2145 rehousing straight away and was made ready for service once more by 2225.

ILB CREW: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), J.Albery, C.Sergeant.

ALB CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), P.Delahunty (Acting 2nd Coxswain), R.Archibald (Mechanic), P.Pitham, S.Borg, B.Luke, Z.Belcher.

WIND: Southwest 6-7 inc 8. SEA: Moderate to rough. WEATHER: Cloudy/ heavy showers.

20.02.08.

REPORT OF OVERDUE CANOEISTS ARRIVING AT ITCHENOR

At 17:29 Selsey inshore lifeboat “Peter Cornish” was tasked to launch and search for two canoeists overdue in arriving at Itchenor.

As the crew were preparing to launch the call they were stood down as the canoeists had arrived at their destination.

20.01.08.

LAUNCHED TO RECOVER UNIDENTIFIED LIFERAFT.

Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1120 to investigate a report from the Coastguard pollution patrol aircraft of an un-inflated life raft drifting approximately 7 miles south of the station.

The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1153 also on scene was the tanker “Stolt Skua” which was circling the life raft with directions from the tankers captain the life raft was soon located semi submerged and water logged. The 20-man raft proved too heavy to haul aboard so the life raft was inflated so it could be easily identified. Once inflated the raft’s identification papers were recovered and it confirmed the raft had come from the timber carrying ship “Ice Prince” which had sunk off the Devon coast 5 days earlier.

Once the origin of the raft had been established “Voluntary Worker” was released at 1325 and proceeded to tow the raft back to Selsey where it was landed and stored awaiting collection by the Receiver Of Wrecks. The lifeboat was rehoused at 1410 and ready for service once more at 1500.

CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), D.Lamdin (2nd Coxswain), G.Pearce (Mechanic), M.Gilligan, C.Pullenger, P.Pitham, P.Delahunty.

WIND: Southwest 5-6. SEA: Moderate. WEATHER: Cloudy.