Weston super Mare RNLI Lifeboat

30^thOctober 2011 Call 32 of 2011 ‘Report of Male with Broken/Fractured Ankle at Middle Hope Cove’

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696 and B-Class “Maritime Nation” B-767R) Rescued Persons = 0

At 11:55 Hrs Mrcc Swansea contacted LOM by landline at the Boathouse to request launch to assist Paramedics with the evacuation of an adult male with suspected Fractured or Broken Ankle from the bottom of cliffs at Middle Hope Bay, Sand Bay. Crew were still at Boathouse from previous call so made their way down to the Boatshed and B-767R together with D-696 were made ready and launched at 11:58 Hrs. B-767R arrived on scene at 12:08 Hrs followed closely by D-696 at 12:12 Hrs. A crew member went ashore from B-767R to speak with the "On Scene" Paramedics, who advised that they had secured the casualty onto a Stretcher and were preparing to Medivac him up over the Top of Sand Point and into the awaiting Ambulance. As no assistance was required from the Lifeboat and Crew, Mrcc Swansea released B-767R and D-696 to return to station at 12:15 Hrs.

B-767R and D-696 made best speed back to Birnbeck Lifeboat Station and arrived back at 12:45 Hrs.

Both Boats were Re-fuelled, Washed Down and "Ready for Service" at 13:15 Hrs

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 13:25 HOURS.

30^thOctober 2011 Call 31 of 2011 ‘Report of Kite Surfer in Water offUphillBeach’

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696 and B-Class “Maritime Nation” B-767R) Rescued Persons = 1

At 09:15 local Mrcc Swansea paged LOM and advised report of male Kite Surfer in the Water offUphillBeachnear the Car park entrance. Immediate launch requested and agreed, Crew paged at 09:16 Hrs and on assembly at the Boathouse both B-767R and D-696 were made ready and launched at 09:28 Hrs and proceeded at best speed with B-767R arriving on scene at 09:40 Hrs. Kite Surfer was located and taken aboard B-767R . After checking Male Casualty out he was landed at Uphill Foreshore into the care of the Local Aux CG personnel. Both B-767R and D-696 were released to return to station at 09:50 hrs. Rather than return to station D-696 put a crew member ashore to liaise with Aux CG Team. Following handover of the casualty, both boats arrived back at Station at 11:05 Hrs and recovered up into the Compound. Both boats were washed down, refueled and made ready for service at 11:40 hours.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 11:45 HOURS

18^thOctober Call 30 of 2011 'Person unable to get ashore due to loss of dinghy, threatening to swim

ashore'

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 1

At 10:27 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged LOM to advise report of local yachtsman threatening to swim ashore from his mooring in the River Axe after having lost his Boarding Dinghy. Immediate launch of D Class requested and agreed and on assembly at the Boathouse D-696 was made ready and launched at 10:43 Hrs. D-696 made best speed to the casualty location and arrived on scene at 10:50 Hrs. It was quickly established that the Boarding Boat had been swept away by the wind and blown ashore. Lifeboat Crew retrieved the dinghy and returned it to the casualty and then landed the casualty and dinghy safely ashore at theWestonBayyacht Club Slipway at Uphill Foreshore before passing him into the care of the local CG Personnel on scene.

D-696 was released at 11:08 Hrs to return to Station and arrived back at Birnbeck Slipway at 11:30 Hrs.

D-696 was Re-fuelled, Washed down and "Ready for Service" at 12:05 Hrs

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 12:15 HOURS

15^thOctober Call 29 of 2011'Boat broken down off Brean Down'

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (B-Class "Maritime Nation" B-767R) Rescued Persons = 1

At 10:07 Hrs MRCC Swansea paged DLA with report of 17' Shetland Cruiser broken down without engine power or Hydraulic Steering, near mouth of River Axe. Launch requested and agreed. Crew assembled and B-767R launched at 10:15hrs. On arrival at casualty, a tow was established and the vessel was taken to Weston Bay Yacht Club Pontoon in the Axe Estuary, as requested by the owner and Mrcc Swansea. After ensured both vessel and owner were safely secured, B-767R was released to return to station where it arrived back at 11:25 Hrs.

B-767R was Refuelled, Washed down and "Ready for Service" at 12:10 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 12:20 HOURS.

15^thOctober Call 28 of 2011'Boat broken down off Uphill'

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 1

At 10:07 Hrs MRCC Swansea paged DLA with report of 18' Speedboat broken down without engine power or steering, near mouth of River Axe. Launch requested and agreed. Crew assembled and D-696 launched at 10:13 Hrs. On arrival at casualty a tow was established and vessel taken toKnightstone Harbour, as requested by occupants and Mrcc Swansea. Having ensured boat and owner were safe D-696 returned after offering assistance with their trailer. D-696 returned to Station at 11:23Hrs.

D-696 was Re-fuelled, Washed down and was "Ready for Service" at 12:10Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 12:12 HOURS

4^thOctober 2011 Call 27 of 2011 'Report of Distressed Person in the Sea off Tropicana Beach'

No Launch

At 22:48 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged DLA to advise report of Distressed Person in the water near to theTropicanaPleasureBeachatWeston-super-Mare. Immediate Launch Requested and agreed, Crew paged at 22:50 Hrs; on assembly at the Boathouse, both B-767R and D-696 were prepared for launch and whilst proceeding to the top of Launch Slipway, Mrcc Swansea rang the boathouse to Cancel the Launch at 23:00 Hrs

Both boats were recovered back into the Boat Shed at 23:10 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 23:20 HOURS.

1^stOctober 15:58 Calls 25& 26 of 2011 'Dinghy in possible distress in Weston bay' and 'persons

missing on tide line'

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 2

HMRC contacted the launching authority at 15:58 to request launch to investigate a dinghy thought to be in trouble inWestonBay. Launch agreed and crew paged at 16:00. On arrival at the boathouse, D696 was launched and then proceeded at best speed to the dinghy. On arrival the dinghy with a crew of 2 was found not to be in trouble having a good engine and oars. D696 was then stood down and given permission to return to station.

While returning to station, the crew saw several people out on the mud near the tide line it being very low water. They found one person unable to walk and so took her and her companion on board. However as they were preparing to land the casualties, a 999 call was received stating three children were missing on the tide line. D696 was thus tasked to investigate. Following the children being found and the Coastguard Mobile Unit tasked to retrieve them, the two casulaties were put ashore at Anchor Head and the lifeboat returned to station at 17:28.

Lifeboat was refuelled and ready for service at 17:56

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 18:00

28nd September 2011 16:24 Hrs Call 23 of 2011 Missing Person on Brean Down

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons =1

DLA was paged by Swansea MRCC at 16:24 reporting a possibly distressed person missing on Brean Down and a Haversack had been found. Launch was agreed and the crew paged at 16:26. Both lifeboats were launched within one minute of each other at 16:40. and proceeded at best speed to Brean Down. Search was commenced from the mid point on the North side of Brean Down Westwards towards the seaward end. Very soon a figure was sighted who fitted the description of the reported distressed person. After reassuring her from the lifeboat crewman Mike Buckland was put ashore to find her shaking and very confused. The cliff was extremely steep but Mike climbed up around 40 feet to the woman's position. After talking some more he helped her up the cliff. She was then assisted to the Coastguard vehicle and subsequently taken down to an Ambulance which was waiting at the landward end of Brean Down.

Both lifeboats were released at 17:15 to return to station and both boats arrived back at 17:45 Hrs..

Both lifeboats were Refuelled, Washed down and "Ready for Service" at 17:55 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 18:15 HOURS.

22nd September 2011 22:22 Hrs Call 22 of 2011 Person in distress in a dory

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

HMRC Swansea paged DLA at 22:22 to request assistance for a person in a 17' dory with suspected hypothermia. Crew paged for immediate launch and assembled at boathouse at 22:23. Both lifeboats launched and made best speed to River Axe as directed.

On arrival at the river, both boats proceeded with caution in light of low water but arrived at casualty using search lights to assist Coastguard who were already able to assist casualty back on shore. It appeared he was unharmed but with possible signs of hypothermia. Once casualty was confirmed safe, HMRC authorised both lifeboats to stand down.

Boats returned to Station and refuelled ready for service at 23:45 and HMRC Swansea advised accordingly.

Crew stood down at 23:45.

2^ndSeptember 2011 17:57 Call 21 of 2011 Two Men in A Dingy

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 17:57 HMRC Swansea paged Launching Authorities to advise of a report of two persons in the mud near the Grand Pier, possibly associated with a small boat offshore. Crew paged for immediate launch and assembled at the boathouse. B767 was launched at 18:10 and proceeded to investigate. Soon after launch it became apparent that the two people onshore were not in trouble but the small boat maybe. B767 proceeded to the boat which was an inflatable with two persons on board who were fishing, they had no lifesaving equipment on board. They received advice about the importance of having proper equipment and other Sea Safety advice from the LB Crew. They did not want to be escorted in accordingly B767 was released and proceeded back to station and was recovered at 18:40.

B767 was re-fuelled, washed down and Ready for Service at 1910 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 19:30 HOURS.

27^thAugust 2011 14:50 Call 20 of 2011 Yacht in difficulty off Brean Down

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 14:50 hrs. Mrcc Swansea paged launching Authorities to advise report of a vessel in difficulties off Brean Down. Crew paged for immediate launch and on assembly at the boathouse both B767 and D696 were made ready for launch and positioned at the top of launch slipway. B767 was first to launch at 15:10 closely followed by D696 at 15:14. Both boats proceeded at best speed to the yacht ARKRIGHT II, which was in difficulty steming the tide due to strong winds. B767 was first to arrive at 15:25. D696 arrived on scene at 15:32. A Crewman was placed on the casualty vessel to assess the situation. The vessel was sea worthy and not in immediate danger. Both boats stood by the vessel until the tide was high enough for them to escort it into the River Axe. On entering the river, D696 was released and returned to Station. When the yacht was tied to its mooring, B767 was released at 16:45 and made passage back to Station arriving at 16:51.

Both boats were recovered, refuelled, washed down and made ready for service at 17:30 hrs

22^ndAugust 2011 16:29 Call 19 of 2011 Two Young Children Missing

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 16:29 MRCC Swansea paged DLA with report of 2 young children missing from Weston seafront , believed to have been seen in the water or near the shoreline. Both B769 and D696 were launched and made best speed to reported casualty location

On arrival at reported casualty location, Swansea MRCC advised that both children had been found safe and well and returned to their parents. Both B769 and D696 were stood down at 17:12 and instructed to return to Station.

Both boats were refuelled, and made ready for service by 18.10.

14^thAugust 2011 14:52 Call 18 of 2011 Yacht in trouble off Tail Patch Buoy

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 14:52 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged Launching Authorities to advise report of a sailing yacht issuing a May Day call in the vicinity of the Tail Patch Bouy. Crew paged for immediate launch and on assembly at the boathouse, both B767 and D696 were made ready for launch. B767 was first to launch at 15:05 followed by D696 at 15:25. Both boats proceeded at best speed to assist sailing yacht ' Mudlark 2', which had rudder failure in the vicinity of Tail Patch Bouy. B767 was first to arrive on scene at 15:25 Hrs, D696 arrived on scene at 15:45 hrs. After releasing anchor, the rode had to be cut, B767 took the sailing vessel under tow at 15:30 Hrs. All vessels then proceeded towards Portishead Marina. It was decided by HMCG that the vessel should be handed over to Portishead Lifeboat to complete the tow. At 17:30 Hrs 'Mudlark 2' was passed over to the Portishead Lifeboat. Both B-767 and D-696 were released and commenced passage back to Station at 17:35 Hrs and arrived back at 18:00 Hrs

Both Boats were recovered onto their carriages at 18:15 Hrs and hauled up the Slipway.

11^thAugust 2011 13:36 Call 17 of 2011 Persons thought to be in danger

Launched Lifeboats = 0 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 13:36 Hrs Mrcc Swansea phoned DLA at boathouse to advise report of Persons in the mud off the Grand Pier, launch was requested and agreed as the persons were a considerable distance from the Pier. D-696 was readied for launch but was stood down while on the slipway as the persons in the mud walked ashore

D 696 was "Ready for Service" at 14:15 Hours

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 14:30 HOURS

30^thJuly 2011 19:52 Call 16 of 2011 Sailing yacht issues a Pan Pan following machinery failure

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 19:52 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged Launching Authorities to advise report of a sailing yacht issuing a Pan Pan call 1 mile south of Steep Holm. Crew paged for immediate launch and on assembly at the boathouse, both B767 and D696 were made ready for launch and positioned at the Top of the launch slipway. B767 was first to launch at 20:05 closely followed by D696 at 20:09. Both boats proceeded at best speed to assist sailing yacht "Tranquillity", which had machinery failure one mile West of Steep Holm. B767 was first to arrive on scene at 20:15 Hrs, D696 arrived on scene at 20:20 hrs. B767 took the sailing vessel under tow at 20:25 Hrs and all vessels proceeded to the River Axe Estuary. On arrival at the River Axe yacht "Tranquillity" was made secure alongside the Yacht Club Pontoon at 20:40 Hrs. Both B-767 and D-696 were released and commenced passage back to Station at 21:10 Hrs and arrived back at 21:15 Hrs

Both Boats were recovered onto their carriages at 21:40 Hrs and hauled up the Slipway

Both Boats were Re-fuelled, Washed Down and "Ready for Service" at 22:05 Hrs

10^th July 2011 15:36 Call 15 of 2011 Request for search of 2 females entered water but not seen returning

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

HMRC paged at 18:03hrs reporting 2 young females under the influence of alchohol had entered the water in Weston Bay and had not been sighted since. Request to launch and search. Crew paged and both boats launched at 18:15hrs making best speed to area of search.

After full area search along shore line as far as Brean Down both boats were told by HMRC that casualties had been found safe and well ashore. Stood down at 18:25hrs and returned to station. Rehoused at 18:45hrs refuelled and made ready for service at 19:12hrs

Crew stood down at 19:20hrs.

3^rd July 2011 15:36 Call 14 of 2011 Reports of shouts for help on Brean Down

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Maritime Nation (Relief Boat) B-767 & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 15:36 Hrs Mrcc Swansea paged DLA to advise reports of shouts for help on Brean Down. Immediate Launch Requested and Agreed, Crew paged at 15:38 Hrs.

On assembly at the Boathouse B769 and D696 was Made Ready and Moved to the Top of the Launch Slipway. Both boats launched within 6 minutes of each other at 15:51. Both boats proceeded to the position off Brean Down given by the HMRC. Coast Guard mobile teams had reports of cries for help from several members of the public. Both Crews searched the edge of Brean Down from both the boats and by walking the shore. Coast Guard mobile teams also searched Brean Down directed by MRCC Swamsea. No casualties or persons in difficulty were found. B769 and D-696 were recovered at 17:10 and Made Ready for Service at 16:30 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 18:00 HOURS

2^nd July 2011 15:25 Call 13 of 2011 People in mud on tideline appear in difficulty

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 15:25 Hrs Mrcc Swansea paged DLA to advise report of people in difficulty on tideline at just past low water with spring tide beginning to flood. Crew paged at 15:25hrs and D-Class D-696 was launched at 15:30hrs with 3 crew on board. D-696 made its way to the people in difficulty and using the loud hailer advised the persons to make their way back to shore. Approximately 25-30 people in mud waiting for the tide so lifeboat waited until all appeared safe and returned to state. Lifeboat left scene at 16:50 and rehoused at 16:55, ready for service at 17:10hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 17:11 HOURS.

30^th June 2011 14:50 Call 12 of 2011 Two kayakers in trouble east of Steep Holm - 1 in Water.

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 2

At 14:52 Hrs Mrcc Swansea paged DLA to advise report of 2 Kayakers in trouble off Steep Holm with one person in the water. Immediate Launch Requested and Agreed, Crew paged at 14:54 Hrs. On assembly at the Boathouse B-769 and D-696 were Made Ready and Moved to the Top of the Launch Slipway. Both boats launched within 1 minute of each other at 15:05. Both boats proceeded to the position off Steep Holm given by the HMRC. Both kayakers were found and taken aboard B769. 1 casualty who was in the water for a period of time and who was potentially hypothermic, was winched off B769 and casevaced by W169 to Weston General Hospital for a check up. The other casualty was returned to Birnbeck Island along with both kayacks. B-769 and D-696 were recovered at 16:05 and Made Ready for Service at 16:30 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 17:00 HOURS.

8^th June 2011 21:20 Call 11 of 2011 Report of an Object in the Surf in Sand Bay

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696) Rescued Persons = 0

At 21:20 Hrs Mrcc Swansea contacted D-696 to advise a report of an object in the surf in Sand Bay thought to be in difficulties. D-696 was requested to divert from Exercise to investigate, accordingly a search was carried out and nothing was found, it was logged as "False Alarm with Good Intent" D-696 was then released to return to Exercise. D-696 returned to station at 22:05 Hrs.

D-696 was Re-Fuelled, Washed Down and "Ready for Service" at 22:20 Hrs

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 22:30 HOURS.

3^rd June 2011 16:24 Call 10 of 2011 Three Persons in the Water just off Knightstone

Launched Lifeboats = 0 Rescued Persons = 0

At 16:24 Hrs LOM was paged by Mrcc Swansea and advised of a Report of Three Youngsters who appeared in Difficulties in the Water just off Knightstone Island at Weston Seafront. Immediate Launch to Investigate was requested and Agreed, accordingly the Crew were paged at 16:25 Hrs and began to make their way to the Lifeboat Station on Birnbeck Island at 16:27 Hrs Mrcc Swansea issued a "Cancel Launch Page" to all Station Personnel following information advising that No Persons were in any Danger. Crew Stood Down without Launching and the Call was Logged as a "False Alarm with Good Intent" and returned to their normal duties.

15^th May 2011 14:16                   Call 9 of 2011                     Person Cut Off by The Tide

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 14:16 Hrs Mrcc Swansea paged LOM to advise report of Adult Female Cut Off by the Tide Near the Western End of Brean Down on the South side. Immediate launch requested and agreed and Crew paged at 14:17 Hrs. On assembly at the Boathouse B-769 and D-696 were made ready and launched at 14:30 Hrs and proceeded at best speed. Both Lifeboats arrived on scene at 14:40 Hrs and assessed the conditions, it was decided that as the casualty was in a position well clear of the water that both boats would stand off while Burnham CG continued setting up the Cliff Recovery Equipment ready for recovery of the Casualty. At 15:30 Hrs Burnham "Cliff Man" confirmed Casualty Safely recovered into care of CG personnel and didn't require any Medical assistance. Mrcc Swansea released Weston lifeboats B-769 and D-696 to return to station at 15:31 Hrs. Both Lifeboats arrived back at the slipway at 15:55 Hrs and prepared for recovery.

Both Lifeboats were Re-fuelled, Washed down and "Ready for Service" at 16:45 Hrs.

CREW STOOD DOWN AT 17:11 HOURS.

2^nd May 2011 19:56                   Call 8 of 2011                     Yacht Being Blown Onto Rocks

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 1

At 19:56 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged Launching Authorities to advise report of a sailing yacht issuing a mayday call near Brean Down. Crew paged for immediate launch and on assembly at the boathouse, both B769 and D696 were made ready for launch. B769 was first to launch at 20:05 closely followed by D696 at 20:09. Both boats proceeded at best speed to assist sailing yacht "Jumping Jack Flash", which was being blown on to rocks on the North side of Brean Down. B769 was first to arrive on scene at 20:11 Hrs, Crew member Mike Buckland was put aboard the casualty vessel to assess the situation and quickly established that the engine was not powerful enough to stem the ebb tide and wind and was barely making any headway. D696 arrived on scene at 20:15 hrs. B769 took the sailing vessel under tow at 20:22 and all vessels proceeded to the River Axe Estuary. On arrival at the River Axe yacht Jumping Jack Flash was made secure alongside the Yacht Club Pontoon at 21:25 Hrs. Casualty was landed ashore at 21:28 Hrs. B.oth B-769 and D-696 commenced passage back to Station at 21:32 Hrs and arrived back at 21:40 Hrs.

Both Boats were Re-fuelled, Washed Down and "Ready for Service" at 22:15 Hrs.

30 April 2011 17:57                   Call 7 of 2011                     Persons in Dinghy

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 17:57 Hrs Mrcc Swansea paged LOM to advise report of Small Inflatable Dinghy with Two Persons on Board being swept out from Weston Beach. Immediate Launch Requested and Agreed, Crew paged at 17:58 Hrs.

On assembly at the Boathouse D-696 was Made Ready and Moved to the Top of the Launch Slipway, prior to proceeding down the slipway Mrcc Swansea transmitted a "Cancel Launch" Page at 18:06 Hrs. D-696 was recovered back up the Slipway and into the Boatshed and Made Ready for Service at 18:30 Hrs. Crew Stood Down at 18:45Hrs.

20 April 2011 18:45                   Call 6 of 2011                     Person Stranded on Black Rock

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 18:45 Hrs Mrcc Swansea phoned LOM at boathouse to advise report of Person on Black Rock, Immediate launch requested and agreed. Crew already at station and at 18:47 Hrs B-769 was launched and proceeded at best speed arriving on scene at 18:52 Hrs. Crew searched the area and spotted persons walking ashore from Black Rock. As coastguards were on scene to meet casualties, B-769 returned to station arriving back at 19:05 Hrs. B-769 was re-fuelled, washed down and 'ready for service' at 19:35 Hrs.

20 April 2011 18:22                   Call 5 of 2011                     Person with Chest Pains

Launched Lifeboats = 1 (D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 1

At 18:22 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged LOM to advise report of Person on Rocks near Birnbeck Pier with Chest Pains, Immediate launch requested and agreed. Crew Paged at 18:23 Hrs and on assembly at the Boathouse D-696 was made ready and launched at 18:27 Hrs and proceeded at best speed arriving on scene at 18:32 Hrs. Following assessment of the casualty, they were moved into a basket stretcher and carried to the D-class for transportation back to Birnbeck and into the care of the ambulance person who were waiting for the casualty to arrive. D-696 arrived back at Birnbeck with the casualty at 19:05 Hrs. Casualty was carried up the slipway and handed over to the Ambulance Personnel. Meantime D-696 returned to the scene and collected balance of Crew and the casualty's partner and brought them back to Birnbeck Island. D-696 was re-fuelled, washed down and 'ready for service' at 19:45 Hrs.

9 April 2011 23:35                   Call 4 of 2011                     Assist with Police Incident

Launched Lifeboats = 0 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 23:35 Hrs Mrcc Swansea paged LOM to request the crew to assemble at the boathouse to assist the police with an incident. On arrival at the station the police incident had been resolved and a cancel launch page was sent by Mrcc Swansea at 23:48 Hrs. Crew stood down and left Birnbeck Island at 00:05 Hrs.

2 April 2011 20:30                   Call 3 of 2011                     Person in Distress

Launched Lifeboats = 0 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 20:30 Hrs Mrcc Swansea contacted LOM to advise report of person in distress in the water near the Old Colonial Beach and assistance requested by Police. Launch requested and agreed, Crew Paged at 20:32 Hrs. On assembly at the Boathouse both B-769 and D-696 were made ready and were moved to the Launch Ramp.

At 20:39 Hrs Mrcc Swansea Paged CANCEL LAUNCH and telephoned LOM to advise person was safely ashore and with the police. Both boats were recovered into the Boathouse and the Crew Stood Down.

8 March 2011 15:59                   Call 2 of 2011                     Male Trapped by Leg on Rock

Launched Lifeboats = 0 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 15:59 Hrs Mrcc Swansea contacted LOM to advise that an Adult Male had slipped on rocks and fallen and his leg was trapped by rocks at the base of cliffs opposite Birnbeck Island. Immediate Readyness requested and agreed. Crew were paged at 16:00 Hrs and on assembly at the boathouse D-696 was made ready and moved to the top of the launch ramp to await further advice from Mrcc Swansea.

Meantime numerous coastguard, ambulance, police and fire personnel were in attendance and attempted to release the casualty from his entrapment ready for medivac to hospital.

At 16:45 Hrs Mrcc Swansea contacted the LOM and advised D-696 and Crew to Stand Down

1 February 2011 19:09                   Call 1 of 2011                     Person in Distress

Launched Lifeboats = 2 (B-Class "Coventry and Warwickshire & D-Class "Anna Stock" D-696)   Rescued Persons = 0

At 19:09 Hrs. Mrcc Swansea Paged DLA with report of a Distressed Person in the Sea off the Grand Pier. Immediate Launch requested and agreed. On assembly at the Boathouse both B-769 and D-696 were made ready and launched at 19:20 hrs. Both lifeboats proceeded at best speed and D-696 arrived on scene at 19:24 Hrs closely followed by B-769. A Distressed Person was sighted some 20 Mtrs from the Shoreline in the water off the Tropicana Pleasure Beach. D-696 assisted police in ensuring person couldn't get into difficulties by getting out of his depth. The person was taken safely ashore by police and both boats were Stood Down at 19:45 Hrs and Returned to Station arriving back at 19:50 Hrs. Both Boats were Re-Fuelled, Washed Down and "Ready for Service" at 20:15 Hrs.