At 17:57 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist a capsized Laser 5000 sailing dinghy off Penarrow Point. Its three occupants were struggling to right the dinghy and there was concern for their well being as they had been in the water for a considerable time.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:03 and arrived on scene at 18:07. The Inshore Lifeboat stood by the dinghy while its helm and crew tried to right it. Eventually with the assistance of the lifeboat crew the dinghy was righted and it was then escorted back to Restronguet Sailing Club where it was safely beached at 18:30, the Inshore Lifeboat being released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 18:45 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 19:00.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

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