Activity Log

10^th – 16^th July 2010

Saturday 10th July.

Solent Rescue launched SR1 for disposal of the coastguard and completed two patrols of the western Solent.

Unfortunately (and quite oddly), a large object went through the jet drive at the end of the day whilst in deep water, resulting in reduced performance.

Sunday 11th July.

Crew turned up and set about stripping off the jet-drive to inspect the problem. Upon closer analysis, we booked it in for a full medical and it was pinged off on a pallet to get serviced. Being a year since purchase, it was the prudent thing to do.

During the week.

Crew were running about, dealing with couriers and Ian got another 5 minutes of fame on BBC Radio Solent where we were awarded £450.00 to go towards a bespoke first aid system for the ATV. Many thanks for the donation, it will make a BIG difference to our unit.

The jet arrived back on the Friday and was re-fitted and tested that evening, ensuring SR1 was available for service the following day.

Saturday 17th July.

Solent Rescue 1 was at sea all day refreshing crew on MOB procedures and brushing up on heavy sea handling techniques.

 Although there were a number of incidents in the Solent, none of them were on our patch, although a number of our sister units (Hamble and GAFIRS) were very busy.

Sunday 18th July.

Solent Rescue 1 completed two extended patrols of the Western Solent and no situations required our intervention and no incidents were reported in the Western Solent.

A good weekend as no-one required our assistance.