Saturday 15^th May 2010

Boat was launched and completed two patrols of the Western Solent.  Whilst on the morning circuit, SR1 came across a rib with engine failure, we stood off the vessel until the skipper remedied the problem and was merrily on his way back into Cowes.

No further incidents and Solent Rescue closed down at the normal time.

Sunday 16^th May 2010

Boat was launched and two patrols of the Western Solent were completed, no incidents were reported and we closed down for the evening.

It was a good day for training as the sea state changed significantly, the afternoon patrol saw a good moderate state, resulting in new crew getting a taste of how quickly circumstances can alter.

Friday 7^th May 2010

Crew spent the day at the 2010 Ribex event at Cowes Yacht Haven, chatting to the general public and explaining that not every lifeboat that comes to your aid is an RNLI boat.

Saturday 8^th May 2010

Saturday saw the lifeboat go on patrol in the Western Solent as well as take part in a SAR display at Ribex, Michaela from Ryde Rescue received a soaking from our Mick as he entered the water to play an unconscious casualty.

Nothing occurred in the West and we shut down without incident.

Sunday 8^th May 2010

The main boat was off service for the day whilst a pipe was replaced (nothing major), but we still put out the Avon Sea-rider on fast medical and casualty response.

Surplus crew were ferried across to Cowes courtesy of a Seadogz charter rib.

Look out was closed and boat was recovered without further incident.

Saturday 01/05/10

After contact with the country park wardens and the Hampshire Constabulary, crew members set about repairing the mindless vandalism committed upon the boat sheds and one of our rescue vessels.

The entire day was taken up ensuring that the properties were made safe and further security devices were in place.

Sunday 02/05/10

Crew put on the first aid station and look out but again, spent most of the day checking for any malicious damage to safety equipment before usage.

Monday 03/05/10

Crew took vessels afloat on limited SAR operations, testing out repairs and flushing out any potential problems.

Saturday 24^th April 2010

 Solent Rescue 1 & 2 were launched and released to Solent Coastguard for tasking.

Crew trained throughout the day on the vessels and completed two patrols of the Western Solent, no incidents requiring intervention were recorded at sea.

On land, crew manned the lookout and provided first aid cover to the country park.  In this capacity, Solent Rescue were made aware of an incident upon the beach involving a kayaker.  Upon arrival on scene, first aid was already being applied by community responders.  Solent Rescue crew directed further resource to the area as it arrived on scene.

Solent Coastguard were kept informed and crew assisted with the recovery of the casualties equipment whilst treatment was applied within the ambulance.

 Sunday 25^th April 2010 

Lookout was opened for first aid in the park, again, in this capacity we were called upon to pick out a young lad who decided to run head first off the cliff next to our position.  Luckily the gorse bushes cushioned his fall, unluckily the same vegetation resulted in some cuts and scrapes.  He was patched up and sent on his way with a bit of common sense ringing in his ears.