Activity Log

Saturday

After the work put in over the past week, Solent Rescue was able to launch both boats as well as provide first aid cover for Lepe country park.

Whilst refuelling in Cowes, a call came in of a young girl going overboard on a sailing vessel near the brambles bank.

SR1 informed SCG of their location and were duly tasked.

Upon arriving on scene, an assessment was made, and it was decided that she would require further medical assistance.

SR1 escorted the vessel into Cowes whereupon the casualty was transferred from her own vessel onto the lifeboat, then taken into a berth to be met by paramedics.

 Informed SCG of intentions to continue patrol.

 As we returning to station, we were re-tasked to another vessel aground. Upon arrival, we ensured she was not taking on water.

Sunday

After a brief session of preventative maintenance, SR1 went afloat.

Upon exiting Cowes, informed SCG of position due to potential casualty at Calshot. Hamble already tasked so we headed off to the West.

Again, just as we were coming back for a coffee, we were raised by SCG of a windsurfer in difficulty at Calshot.

Proceeded and recovered the casualty who had suffered a snapped sail.

Just about to head back to station when we were made aware of another windsurfer with a snapped sail.

We transferred him and his board from a passing vessel, and then assisted him in recovering his sail. Took him to the shoreline and passed him to Southampton mobile also.

D-Day remembrance celebration

Over the weekend, we provided first aid cover to Lepe as a mass of people arrived to observe the gathering of equipment and shows.

During this time Solent Rescue dealt with 20+ first aid issues, from slight scrapes to rather nasty facial injuries which one german paratrooper received (got a bit carried away with defending his position).

Summary.

A very good weekend where we operated within the boundaries of capabilities.

Furthermore, thanks to Tracey and the rest of the John Lewis crew for their sterling work in rather blowy conditions. We really appreciate your ongoing support through these challenging times...... And thanks for the teddy for Eve.

Well done all, you've done yourselves proud.