Clacton on Sea
                              EASTERN REGION
                                        31 December 2012

Rescue Files for 2012

December 31, 2012

Clacton RNLI comes to the aid of boat following engine failure

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew from Clacton came to the aid of a 38ft motor cruiser which was dragging its anchor after suffering engine failure.

Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat was called to the river Colne at 1.25pm on Sunday, December 30.

Walton RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat and Clacton Coastguard were also called to the aid of the steel hulled boat, which had one person on board.

Clacton crewman Ray Lynaugh was put on board while the Walton lifeboat made its way to the scene.

The stricken vessel was then towed to the shelter of Pyefleet Creek.

The crew also included senior helmsman Tim Dye and crewman Trevor Neal and Louis Scott.

The lifeboat returned to station at 3.30pm.

Clacton RNLI's D Class lifeboat was also called to help search for a missing man in the sea off Kings Parade, Holland-on-Sea, on Saturday, December 29, at 10.30pm.

The boat was stood down as it made its way to the scene after the man was found safe and well at home.

Press Officer James Dwan

December 30, 2012

 

Lifeboat crew called to aid of sailor adrift on the river Colne

LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a sailor after a train driver spotted a boat drifting along the river Colne.
Clacton RNLI was called to the 20ft vessel after the driver spotted it between Wivenhoe and Colchester at 10.50am on Saturday, December 29.
Helmsman Danny Thatcher said the volunteer crew, which included Bruce Hurton, Ray Lynaugh and Darren Simper, found the boat drifting near to Wivenhoe Park in moderate to rough conditions.
He said: “Initially it was unknown whether anyone was on board, but on arrival we found one man was in the boat.
“It was discovered that the boat had run out of fuel.
“The boat was towed to Hythe quay, on the other side of the river, where it was met by Clacton Coastguard.”
The lifeboat was back on station and ready again for service by 1.30pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

December 18, 2012
 
Lifeboat crews called out following hoax call
 
VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews were called out following a hoax call claiming people were jumping off the end of Clacton Pier.
Clacton RNLI’s D Class lifeboat was launched shortly after 10.55pm on Monday, December 17.
Helmsman Tim Sutton and crewmen Darren Simper and Louis Scott rushed to the lifeboat station following the emergency call to Thames Coastguard.
Along with Clacton Coastguard’s mobile unit and police, they completed a thorough search under Clacton Pier and from the pier to Martello Bay.
Nothing was found and the call was considered to be a malicious hoax.

Press Officer James Dwan

Lifeboat crew help in search for two missing people in Clacton
 
VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew were called to help in the search for two missing people in Clacton over the weekend.
An 81-year-old, who is thought to suffer from dementia, went missing from his home in Holland-on-Sea at 3.30pm on Saturday, December 8.
Clacton RNLI’s D Class lifeboat was launched at 9.30pm and searched from Martello Bay towards Holland-on-Sea, while Clacton Coastguard’s mobile unit searched from Holland Haven towards Martello Bay
“We completed a thorough shoreline search, but nothing was found,” said crewman Joff Strutt.
“It was decided that we would turn around and head back towards station completing another shoreline search, but again nothing was found.
“The conditions were very cold, with the temperature bordering freezing as well as intermittent snow and rain.”
The lifeboat was stood down at 11.30pm.
After no more than 45 minutes in their beds, the lifeboat crew – which included senior helmsman Tim Dye, Darren Simper and Joff Strutt – were again called to search for a missing person.
The 36-year-old vulnerable woman went missing in the Clacton area at about 12.45am on Sunday.
A search was conducted from Clacton Pier towards Colne Point buoy, at the entrance to the river Colne.
Nothing was found and the D Class lifeboat returned to the station at 2.30am.
Both incidents were left in the hands of Essex Police.

Press Officer James Dwan

November 28/2012

 CLACTON’s volunteer lifeboat crews were diverted from an exercise to search for a man who had been reported missing in Clacton.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 85 and D-class lifeboats carried out a shoreline search both side of Clacton Pier at about 8.20pm on Wednesday, November 28.
Essex Police reported the man was found safe and well at home, following which the search was called off at 9.15pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

October 31/2012

THREE children who were in a small sailing dinghy in the river Colne in force five winds have been given safety advice.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat was called to Alresford Creek at about 1.40pm on Wednesday, October 31.
The volunteer crew were called out following a 999 call to Thames Coastguard after a bird watcher raised concerns for the trio.
The youngsters were having difficulty returning to where they had originally set sail.
Clacton Coastguard’s mobile unit reached the children before the lifeboat arrived.
They contacted the parents of the children and arranged for them – and their dinghy – to be collected and gave safety advice.
Helmsman Tim Sutton and crewmen Darren Simper, Bruce Hurton and Mark Sanders returned to station by 4pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

October 27, 2012
 
 Clacton RNLI called to aid of yachtsman in difficulty on the river Colne
 
 
 LIFEBOAT crews from Clacton were called to the aid of a yachtsman who ran aground twice in two days in the river Colne.
 Clacton RNLI’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat was called to the 23ft yacht by Thames Coastguard at 2.20pm on Friday, October 26.
 The yacht ran aground between Pyefleet Channel and Alresford Creek.
 West Mersea RNLI and the RAF Search and Rescue helicopter were previously called to the man’s aid after he ran aground off Brightlingsea on Thursday.
 A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: “Thames Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat as concerns were growing for the yachtsmen, who was apparently going to try and leave the yacht and make it to land.
 “On arrival it was discovered that the yacht was high and dry in the mud at near on high tide.
 “With the tide now near its lowest point the vessel was between 40 and 50 metres from the water’s edge.
 “A crew member was put as close in as possible and had to wade the distance through the mud to make contact with the owner of the yacht as he had no VHF radio on board and mobile phone signal was poor.
 “The next high tide was not due for seven hours, so with the yachtsman’s wellbeing in mind he was brought on to the lifeboat to be checked over before being taken back to Brightlingsea harbour, where he was met by his wife and son.”
 The man was recovered by pushing the yacht’s small tender boat through the mud until a tow line could be established with the lifeboat.
Helmsman Eddie Vaughan-Chatfield and crew members Trevor Neal, Bruce Hurton, Joff Strutt thanked Mersea Coastguard, which could not reach the yacht due to the mud flats, for standing by while the lifeboat made its way to the scene.
 The yacht was securely tied up by the crew and the yachtsman has been advised to refloat it during next week’s high tides.
Press Officer James Dwan

October 8, 2012
 
 Lifeboat called to help in early hours search for man off Clacton
 
 LIFEBOAT crew were called in the early hours of the morning to the aid of a man in the sea off Clacton.
 Clacton RNLI’s D Class lifeboat was launched following reports of a man in the water up to his waist at 1.40am on Monday, October 8.
 Clacton Coastguard and the RAF Sea King search and rescue helicopter also took part in the search, between Martello Bay and Holland-on-Sea.
 Helmsman Adrian Rose and crewmen Bruce Hurton and Ray Lynaugh searched the shoreline for the man.
 Essex Police reported the man was found ashore at 2.20am.
 The lifeboat crew were stood down and returned to station by 2.45am.

Press Officer James Dwan

October 3, 2012

Clacton RNLI recover body of missing patient from the sea off Holland Haven

Clacton RNLI crew recovered the body of a missing man from the sea off Holland Haven shortly after 11.40am today, Wednesday, October 3.
The D Class lifeboat, which included helmsman Tim Sutton and crewman Mark Sanders and Bruce Hurten, were called to the scene at 11.40am.
The man's body was recovered to Clacton Lifeboat Station.

The following information has been released by Essex Police:

"Police who have been searching for a missing patient from Clacton Hospital have found a body.
"David Royle was last seen on Friday, September 28 in the Boley Drive area of the town. The 66-year-old man’s disappearance sparked a widespread search by police and other organisations.
"At midday on Wednesday, October 3, a body was found by police off Holland Haven. Officers from the force’s Air Support Unit spotted it from the air.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the man who is expected to be formally identified in the next few days."

Press Officer James Dwan

September 30, 2012
 
 Exhausted kite surfer rescued from the sea off Clacton
 
AN exhausted kite surfer was rescued by lifeboat crew after getting into difficulty in the sea off Clacton's Martello Bay.
Clacton RNLI were called to the aid of the man, who is in his 40s, who was trying to swim back to shore with all his rigging, at 10.20am on Sunday, September 30.
The station's Atlantic 85 lifeboat David Porter MPS was diverted from an exercise at Brightlingsea to rescue the man.
The kite surfer was being watched from the boathouse while the lifeboat made best speed back to Clacton.
The man was recovered from the sea by the crew and was taken ashore to awaiting coastguards.
Senior Helmsman Tim Dye said: "Sea conditions were moderate, but it was quite windy.
"The man was tired and exhausted, but did not need any medical attention.
"We pulled him into the boat and dropped him off at the beach."
Mr Dye and crewmen Darren Simper and Joff Strutt then continued with the exercise.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI assist in search for missing vulnerable patient off Clacton
 
 LIFEBOAT crew were called to help in the search for a vulnerable man who went missing from a hospital in Clacton.
The 66-year-old patient went missing from the Peter Bruff Ward at Clacton Hospital, on Friday night, September 28.
Clacton RNLI’s D Class inshore lifeboat was called to assist with the search at 12.30am on Saturday.
Helmsman Tim Sutton and crewmen Danny Thatcher and Darren Simper searched the shoreline from Clacton Golf Course to Vista Road, while the Coastguard mobile unit searched the promenade.
The lifeboat crew were stood down at 2am.
The man is currently still missing and a police search, including Essex Police’s marine unit, is still underway.
Press Officer James Dwan

September 21, 2012
 
 Lifeboat crew rescues man suffering from hypothermia from rocks
 
 A MAN suffering from hypothermia was rescued from rocks by volunteer lifeboat crew after a motorboat ran aground off Jaywick.
Clacton RNLI was called to the aid of the 18ft boat after it ran aground on rocks at Lion Point at 3.15pm on Thursday, September 20.
The crew were initially sent to the scene following a 999 call to Thames Coastguard reporting two people in the water.
On arrival, the crew discovered the pair had made it to the beach, but that a third person was stranded on the rocks.
The crew of the station’s D class lifeboat rescued the man, who was suffering chest pain and phypothermia, and brought him ashore.
He was given first aid by the crew before being taken by ambulance to Colchester General Hospital.
A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: “There was no VHF radio or flare onboard the boat.
“We would advise anyone taking to the water to ensure they have a working radio onboard.”
The D class lifeboat and the station’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat were launched again at high tide, at 4am on Friday, to pull the boat from the rocks.
It was brought back to the beach to be recovered by road. Both boats returned to station by 5am.
 
 
Press Officer James Dwan
 

September 17
 
 Lifeboat crew called to yacht drifting close to breakwater rocks following engine trouble
 
 VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew rescued the crew of a small yacht after it suffered engine failure off Jaywick.
The yacht’s crew had to quickly raise their sales to steer them away from the breakwater rocks, at Lion Point, at about 11.30am on Sunday, September 16, after suffering engine problems.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 85 was diverted from an exercise following a 999 call to Thames Coastguard.
A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: “Once we arrived on scene, a crew member was placed on board the yacht to check on the situation and the wellbeing of the yachts crew.
“A woman on board the yacht was slightly wary of the situation, soaking wet and was becoming cold, so she was transferred onto the lifeboat and given a waterproof blanket to keep her dry.”
The vessel was towed to Brightlingsea, so repairs could be made. The lifeboat returned to station by 1.30pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

September 15, 2012
 
 Clacton lifeboat crew called to speedboat taking on water off Brightlingsea and capsized catamaran
 
 CLACTON lifeboat crew were called to the aid of a family on board a speedboat after is started taking on water in the river Colne.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched to the aid of the 21ft speedboat at about 1.10pm on Saturday, 15 September.
The boat, which had two adults and two children on board, started taking on water after coming out of Brightlingsea.
It was taken undertow by a passing yacht before being handed over to Brightlingsea Harbourmaster.
Helmsman Danny Thatcher and crewmen Joff Strutt, Ray Lynaugh and Darren Simper arrived as they were entering Brightlingsea.
A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: “The crew took the boat on an alongside tow and pumped the water out before towing the boat back to Morgan’s Marine.
“The boat had no VHF radio on board. We would always urge people to ensure they have a radio on board before taking to the water.
“We would like to thank Brightlingsea Harbourmaster for their assistance.”
The volunteer crew returned to station by 3pm, but were called out 45 minutes later after a 14ft inflatable catamaran capsized 50 metres off Jaywick, close to Clacton Golf Club.
Two canoeists helped them to right the catamaran before the D class lifeboat arrived.
The lifeboat, helmed by Adrian Rose, checked on the sailors before returning to station by 4.15pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI called to suspected swimmer in trouble off Frinton
CLACTON lifeboat crew were called after fears were raised for a swimmer in the sea off Frinton.
Clacton RNLI’s D Class lifeboat was called to the scene, about 500 metres off Frinton slipway, at about 3.50pm on Monday, September 3.
On arrival helmsman Bruce Hurton and crewman Joff Strutt discovered the object in the water was a floating pot-marker.
While returning to the station the crew were called to another unidentified object off Holland Haven.
The object, which turned out to be large advertising board, was recovered from the sea.
The lifeboat returned to station by 5pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI called to search for dementia sufferer on the river Colne
VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew from Clacton were called to help in the search for an elderly dementia sufferer on the river Colne.
The 80-year-old woman went missing from a care home in Rowhedge late on Saturday, September 1, 2012.
Clacton RNLI’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, the David Porter MPS, was called to help in the search, alongside West Mersea Coastguard, by Thames Coastguard.
The woman had been missing for about two hours when coastguards were contacted at 11.30pm.
She was found safe and well on land, behind the care home, before the lifeboat arrived at the scene.
Press Officer James Dwan

Holidaymakers  caught in downpour rescued after speedboat runs out of fuel
 
SIX holidaymakers got caught in a downpour after their speedboat ran out of fuel in Alresford Creek.
Clacton RNLI’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat – the David Porter MPS – was launched at 4.40pm on Saturday, August 25, after Thames Coastguard received a 999 call from the 15ft speedboat.
The six holidaymakers from London, including two children, were stranded in the river Colne when it rained heavily.
Helmsman Eddie Vaughan-Chatfield said: “They were all fine, but were cold due to the weather conditions.
“We escorted them back to Point Clear, where they were met by Clacton Coastguard and given advice.”
The lifeboat, which also included crewmen Bruce Hurton, Mark Sanders and Joff Strutt, returned to station by 6.50pm.
Clacton RNLI's D-Class inshore lifeboat was then called to the east side of Clacton Pier following reports of an inflatable boat drifting along the coast at 7.45pm.
It was unclear whether anyone was in the craft, but on arrival it was discovered there was not.
The volunteer lifeboat crew, which included Mr Vaughan-Chatfield, Darren Simper and Ray Lynaugh, deflated it and brought it back to shore.
The lifeboat returned to station by 8pm.
 Press Officer James Dwan

CLACTON RNLI's volunteer crew was called to the aid of a speedboat drifting off Frinton.
The Atlantic 85 lifeboat was on exercise when it was diverted to the boat, which was in the sea between Holland Haven and the Wailings at Frinton, at about 11.30am on Sunday, August 19.
The crew was alerted to the boat by Thames Coastguard after it was spotted drifting by Tendring Council's Frinton beach patrol team.
But on arrival at the scene, the crew discovered the boat was already being towed to safety by another speedboat.
The lifeboat returned to station by 12.10pm.

 

Press Officer James Dwan

Lifeboat crew assist in search for vulnerable man off Clacton
VOLUNTEER lifeboat crew were called to the aid of a vulnerable man in distress close to Clacton Pier.
Clacton RNLI’s D-class lifeboat was launched to help in the search for the man at 10.50pm on Tuesday, August 14.
Helmsman Ray Lynaugh and crewmen Bruce Hurton and Darren Simper conducted a brief search under the pier, following which Thames Coastguard reported the man had been taken into the care of Essex Police.
The lifeboat returned to the station by 11.15pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

First call out for Clacton RNLI's new lifeboat
 
CLACTON’S new Atlantic 85 lifeboat was called to its first rescue after a yacht got into difficulty six miles off the resort.
Clacton RNLI's new boat, the David Porter MPS, launched to the aid of a husband and wife on board a 34ft yacht after they called for assistance at 3.30pm on Sunday, August 12.
It was thought the yacht had grounded on a sandbank, but as the lifeboat made its way towards the casualty, it emerged a rope had got caught around its rudder and propeller, causing it to come to an abrupt halt near to the Swallow Tail Buoy, south of Clacton.
The lifeboat stood by while the sailors removed the obstruction and checked there was no damage to the yacht. It then continued its journey to Bradwell Marina.
A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: 'This was the first shout out for the station’s new boat.
'The crew had an opportunity to use the new equipment during a rescue, including the new Direction Finding equipment which allows crews to pinpoint the casualty using their radio transmission.'
The crew included helmsman Danny Thatcher and crewmen Darren Simper, Ray Lynaugh and Jonathan Strutt.
The lifeboat returned to station and was ready again for service by 4.30pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI come to aid of yachtsmen off Colne Point

LIFEBOAT crews in Clacton came to the aid of two sailors after a yacht suffered a fouled propeller off Colne Point.

The 36ft yacht had got a rope wrapped around its propeller at about 6.15pm on Saturday, August 4

Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 75 crew managed to untangle the rope.
After checking to see that there was no other damage, the vessel was able to continue its passage to Pyfleet Creek.
Clacton Coastguard also attended to keep the vessel under observation.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI help rescue stranded kite surfers after wind dropped


LIFEBOAT crew were called to help rescue several kite surfers after the wind dropped, leaving them stranded in the sea off Clacton.
Clacton RNLI's volunteer crew launched their Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat to three surfers off Martello Bay at about 5.35pm on Monday, July 30.
Tendring Council's Beach Patrol team and the RAF Rescue Helicopter, which was on exercise in the area, were also called to the scene and Clacton Coastguard kept a visual watch.
A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: "Clacton's beach patrol team launched their rescue boat to two kite surfers in the water as the wind had completely dropped, leaving them helpless.
"After spotting yet another kite surfer in difficulty the beach patrol called for the help of the lifeboat.
"One of the kite surfers made their way ashore close to Clacton golf course by swimming in.
"The second kite surfer, who was further out to sea, was plucked from the water by the lifeboat crews and dropped ashore with his equipment.
"The rescue helicopter winched the third kite surfer, who was exhausted after getting caught in a rip tide, from the water off Lion Point, Jaywick, before the lifeboat arrived."
Clacton RNLI senior helmsman Tim Dye and crew members Bruce Hurton and Louis Scott returned to the sea to collect the remaining kite surfing equipment and dropped it ashore.
Once all three casualties were safely ashore and reunited with their equipment the rescue helicopter, lifeboat and beach patrol team were all stood down and returned to their stations.
The kite surfers did not require medical treatment.

 Press Officer James Dwan

Two sailors rescued by Clacton RNLI crew after boat takes on water off Clacton Pier

Two sailors were rescued by Clacton RNLI lifeboat crew after their boat started taking on water off Clacton Pier.
The volunteer crew’s D Class lifeboat was called to the aid of the four-metre boat at about 12.35pm on Tuesday, 24 July.
Fears were initially raised that it was sinking off the west side of the pier and was taking on water rapidly.
But on arrival helmsman Trevor Neal and crewmen Ray Lynaugh and Bruce Hurton discovered in was a rigid inflatable boat, which was not at risk of sinking.
The boat and the two men onboard, one aged in his 40s and the other in his 20s, were towed back to Martello Bay.
The lifeboat had dealt with the incident and returned to station by 2pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI come to aid of jet skier

CLACTON RNLI lifeboat crew were called to help a jet skier off Clacton.
The volunteer crew came to his aid on the D Class lifeboat after the jet ski broke down in the sea off Martello Bay at about 3pm on Sunday, 22 July.
They recovered the jet ski and towed it back to the beach.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI rescue exhausted windsurfer off Martello Bay
 
 A WINDSURFER was rescued by Clacton RNLI crew after becoming exhausted struggling against the wind and tide.
The volunteer lifeboat crew were on exercise when they were diverted to help the surfer off Martello Bay.
Helmsman Rick Burnell and crewmen Darren Simper and Bruce Hurton came to the aid of the man, who was half a mile off the beach, at about 7.45pm on Wednesday, 18 July.
A spokesman for the station said: ‘The man’s friend came into the boathouse to raise the alarm. The D Class inshore lifeboat was off Jaywick at the time and was diverted to the casualty.
‘He was picked up, along with his board, and was taken back to the beach. He was fine, but was tired and exhausted as he had been battling against the wind and tide and was unable to get back to the shore.’
The man did not require medical treatment. The crew had dealt with the incident by 8.10pm and returned to its exercise.
Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI crew called to aid of windsurfers
 
 
 CLACTON RNLI's lifeboat crew was called to the aid of two windsurfers in trouble in the sea off Clacton.
The station’s D Class inshore lifeboat was called to a rock groyne off Clacton Golf Club shortly after 1.35pm on Wednesday, July 11.
Volunteer crew member Bruce Hurton said the pair were caught out after the wind dropped and they were unable to get back to the beach.
‘The men, who were in their mid 20s, were clinging to the rocks,’ he said.
‘Their friend tried to swim out to them, but realised he couldn’t reach them and swam back.
‘They got caught out as the wind completely died and they couldn’t get back in.’
As the crew arrived, the men managed to get themselves to safety. They were unhurt and did not require medical treatment.
The crew, which also included helmsman Eddie Vaughn-Chatfield and Danny Thatcher, recovered one of the men’s boards 40 meters further along the coast.
The lifeboat was back at the station by 2pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Lifeboat crew called to help sailors after boat hits rocks off Brightlingsea
 
RNLI lifeboat crew from Clacton were called to the aid of two sailors after their cabin cruiser suffered engine failure and was pushed onto rocks at Brightlingsea.
The boat was pushed onto rock close to Bateman’s Tower at about 11.55am on Tuesday, July 3.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat was called the scene, but by the time they arrived pair had already made their way off the rocks.
Brightlingsea Harbourmaster towed the vessel of safety.
The lifeboat was back at the station by 12.50pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI lifeboat called to aid of windsurfer in trouble off Jaywick
 
CLACTON RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew was called to search for a windsurfer thought to be in trouble off Jaywick.
The station's D Class inshore lifeboat was called to the sea off Beach Way at about 12.10pm on Friday, June 29.
The windsurfer got into trouble in force three winds of 13mph, with gusts up to 28mph.
The RAF Sea King 125 Rescue Helicopter and Clacton Coastguard also helped with the search.
Helmsman Tim Sutton and crew members Bruce Hurton and Mark Sanders beached the lifeboat to speak to a member of the public on the shore shortly before the helicopter spotted the windsurfer further up the beach.
The helicopter landed on the beach to help the man, who was left in the care of Clacton Coastguard.
The lifeboat returned to station by 12.45pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

FEARS were raised for three men thought to be in the sea off Marine Parade East, Clacton.
Clacton RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews were called to the scene at 11.30pm on Wednesday, June 27, after the alarm was raised by police.
The lifeboat station’s inshore lifeboat searched the shallow waters 150 metres east of Clacton Pier while Clacton Coastguard investigated the situation.
The report was considered to be a false alarm and all crews were stood down by 12.10am.
Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI crew rescue young sailors after dinghy capsizes

TWO young sailors were rescued from the sea by Clacton RNLI after their dinghy capsized.

Volunteer lifeboat crew helmsman Ray Lynaugh and crew members Joff Strutt and Darren Simper were kept busy with three different calls within an hour to capsized dinghies on Sunday, 17 June 2012.
The station’s D Class inshore lifeboat was launched at 3.10pm to rescue two people in the water between Holland Haven and Gunfleet Sailing Club.
After passing Clacton Pier, the volunteer crew spotted a capsized dinghy opposite the sailing club.
But as they approached the scene, the sailors managed to right the dinghy without assistance.
Another dingy was then spotted about three-quarters of a mile away, but on arrival the crew discovered the sailing club’s safety boat was already alongside the vessel and were informed the sailors were already ashore.
As the crews headed to the club, they were tasked by Thames Coastguard to another capsized dingy 100 yards off shore between Holland Haven and Frinton.
Mr Lynaugh said: 'As we made our way along the coastline Darren Simper spotted the dingy approximately three-quarters of a mile off Frinton golf course.
'When we arrived we found two young sailors, aged 12 and 14, with the capsized craft.
'One of the boys was in the water and one was sitting on the hull.
'I held the lifeboat in position while the boy in the water was recovered by Joff and Darren.
'After he was made comfortable, a line was thrown to the second sailor and he was again recovered by the crew.
'The boys did not need medical attention.'
The pair was taken ashore at Clacton Sailing Club, where they were taken by road to Gunfeet Sailing Club by the Coastguard.
Their dinghy was towed back to Gunfleet Sailing Club by the club’s safety boat.
The lifeboat was back at the station at 4.10pm and made ready for service again by 4.30pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Mother and children rescued after boat blown onto mud in strong winds
A MOTHER and her two young children were rescued by Clacton RNLI after their inflatable boat suffered engine failure and was blown onto mud on the river Colne by strong winds.
Clacton RNLI lifeboat crews were called to the waters off Brightlingsea by Thames Coastguard following an emergency call from the woman’s husband, who was on the shore with their other two children.
The station’s Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat, with helmsman Danny Thatcher and crewmen Bruce Hurton and Joff Strutt, were called to the scene, along with Brightlingsea Harbourmaster, at 4.20pm on Thursday, June 14.
On arrival, they discovered that Force 6 winds and flooding tides had prevented the woman from being able to row back to shore.
Crew member Joff Strutt said: “After the boat had travelled about 20 metres from the beach, opposite Bateman’s Tower in Brightlingsea, the engine failed.
“They attempted to row back but couldn’t make way against the wind and tide, which pushed the vessel across the river Colne and down the Pyefleet channel on the opposite side and onto the mud.
“Due to the shallow water the harbour master put a line on the boat and towed them into the middle of the channel, where the three casualties were then transferred to the lifeboat.”
The boat was towed back to the shore at Stone Point, where the family was reunited and helped back to their caravan by Clacton Coastguard.
“We are extremely grateful to Brightlingsea Harbourmaster for their help in rescuing the family,” added Mr Strutt.

Press Officer James Dwan

Elderly man stranded by rising tide rescued by lifeboat crews in Clacton
 
AN elderly man who was left stranded by the rising tide was rescued by lifeboat crews off Sandy Point, St Osyth.
The vulnerable man, thought to be aged in his 70s, had been reported missing to Essex Police by his family earlier in the day.
Clacton RNLI crew members Tim Sutton, Ray Lynaugh and Joff Strutt were called to the scene in the station's D-class inshore lifeboat at about 1.15pm on Sunday, June 10.
Helmsman Tim Sutton said: "When we got there Ray spoke to the elderly man, who agreed to get on the lifeboat.
"We took him round to the ramp near the Ferryboat Inn at Point Clear, where he was met by Coastguards.
"The man was confused, but it appears he went for a walk and when he reached Sandy Point he was cut off by the rising tide."
He was checked over by paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service before being reunited with his family.
The lifeboat returned to the station by 2.40pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

Inshore lifeboat leads yacht to safety

CLACTON's Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat came to the aid of a yacht which appeared to be unsure of its position.

Another yacht close to the Swin Spitway buoy, off Clacton, radioed Thames Coastguard to raise concerns about the yacht, which had two people on board, at about 5.50pm on Friday, June 1.

Following a short search the Clacton RNLI lifeboat found the vessel, which was bound for Wivenhoe.

The lifeboat escorted the yacht to the River Colne, where it moored for the night before continuing its journey on Saturday.

 Press Officer James Dwan

Injured man rescued from rocks in Clacton
A MAN suffering from a leg injury and chest complaints was rescued from rocks on Clacton seafront.
Clacton RNLI was called to the rocks east of Clacton Pier at about 12.30pm on Sunday, May 20.
Tendring Council’s Beach Patrol was alerted by Thames Coastguard to two men, thought to be aged in their 30s and from the Clacton area, who were stranded on the rocks.
A spokesman for Clacton RNLI said: “Clacton Beach Patrol assessed the situation and discovered one of the men had injured his leg and was also complaining of chest pains.
“As it was high tide the men were unable to get off the rock and the injured man could not get back up onto the promenade, so they called for the aid of Clacton RNLI’s D-Class inshore lifeboat.
“Crew member Danny Thatcher got on to the rocks, where he was helped by members of the beach patrol and the coastguard to put the man on a stretcher and get him into the lifeboat.”
The lifeboat took the man to the slipway, next to Clacton Pier, where he was met by ambulance crews.
The man was treated at the scene by paramedics, but he declined to be taken to hospital.
A ladder was used to rescue the other man.
The spokesman added: “This was a fantastic team effort by the lifeboat crew, the beach patrol, the coastguard, the police and the ambulance service, who all worked well together to rescue the men.”
The lifeboat returned to the station by 1.15pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI inshore lifeboat called to help in river rescue 

LIEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a vulnerable man in the River Colne.
Clacton RNLI’s D-Class inshore lifeboat was launched to the aid of the man, who is thought to be in his 40s, after he entered the water close to the Anchor pub in Rowhedge, at 3pm on Thursday, May 17.
By the time the crews arrived at the scene, Essex Police had already come to the aid of the man, who had been brought ashore on the Fingringhoe side of the river, opposite Wivenhoe Quay.
Helmsman Ray Lynaugh said: “The person had travelled downstream, either by drifting of swimming, while we were making our way there.
“But the police had rescued the man from the water a few minutes before we arrived.”
The man was taken to Colchester General Hospital for treatment.
The boat was stood down and was back at the lifeboat station, in Hastings Avenue, by 4.15pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Vulnerable man rescued by lifeboat crew in Clacton
 
A VULNERABLE man was pulled from the sea by lifeboat crews in Clacton.
It is thought the 21-year-old had jumped into the sea from Clacton Pier.
Clacton RNLI’s D-Class inshore lifeboat was called to the scene at 7.25pm on Saturday, May 12.
Senior helmsman Tim Sutton and crew members Darren Simper and Ray Lynaugh were aided by Clacton Coastguard and the RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter.
Mr Sutton said: “When we arrived on scene we saw a big crowd of people on the pier watching. The man was spotted 200 yards out and was drifting.
“We got alongside and found him clinging with one arm to a life ring. At first we thought we had lost him, but when we pulled him in he was murmuring.
“Darren and Ray administered first aid and oxygen and we brought him into West Beach, which had been cleared by the police.
“He was semi-conscious and in a hypothermic condition.”
The man was brought ashore, where he was treated by paramedics, before being flown by the helicopter to Colchester Hospital for treatment.
Mr Sutton added: “We don’t know who threw the life ring, but thanks to their initiative, this man’s life has been saved.”
The senior helmsman also praised the police, crew members, the helicopter crew and paramedics for working well together to achieve a positive result.

Press Officer James Dwan

Teenager suffering from hypothermia rescued from sand bank

TEENAGE swimmer suffering from hypothermia was rescued by lifeboat crews after getting into difficulty in the sea off St Osyth.
Clacton RNLI’s D-Class lifeboat was called to the aid of the 18-year-old, who is from the St Osyth area, at 2.10pm on Friday, April 27.
The teenager managed to get to a sandbank at Sandy Point, off Point Clear, as helmsman Ray Lynaugh and crew members Darren Simper and Bruce Hurten made their way to the scene.
Brightlingsea harbourmaster and a wind farm support vessel were unable to get to the sandbank, but kept an eye on the teenager while the inshore lifeboat made its way there.
Mr Lynaugh said: “When we got there we found the 18-year-old in a hypothermic condition.
“We got him wrapped up and put a life jacket on him, before getting him on the boat and taking him to Beacon Heights at Point Clear to waiting paramedics.
“His body temperature had dropped to 33.8C and he was very cold, but he should be OK.”
The swimmer was taken by the East of England Ambulance Service to Colchester General Hospital for treatment.
It is understood the teen has been swimming more than a mile in a swimming pool and had decided to try his hand at swimming in the sea.
The crew returned to Clacton lifeboat station by 4.10pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Clacton RNLI crews diverted from exercise to rescue woman under Clacton Pier 

LIFEBOAT crews came to the aid of a woman who was in distress under Clacton Pier.
Both Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 75 and D-Class lifeboats were taking part in an exercise with the RAF Sea King rescue helicopter at 11.40am on Sunday, April 15, when they were called to help the woman.
Clacton Beach Patrol called for the aid of the crew after becoming concerned for the welfare of the woman, who was spotted lying in the wet sand.
Members of the D-Class crew helped the lady out of the water.
The rescue helicopter landed on the beach so it could take the woman to hospital, but an ambulance arrived at the scene, she was left in the care of paramedics.
Two crew members for the Atlantic 75 were also dropped ashore to assist.
Following the rescue the crews resumed the exercise.

Press Officer James Dwan

Crews called to kite-surfer in difficulty off Martello Bay 

LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a kite surfer in trouble in the sea off Martello Bay, Clacton.
Clacton RNLI’s D-class lifeboat was sent to help the man at 1pm on Thursday, April 5, but he managed to get back to the shore safely on his own.
The lifeboat then recovered his kite and rigging.

Press Officer James Dwan

March 25, 2012                                                          

Sailor rescued by lifeboat crews off St Osyth

LIFEBOAT crews came to the aid of a sailor who suffered engine problems in the sea off St Osyth.

Clacton RNLI launched its Atlantic 75 lifeboat to rescue the 24ft motor cruiser, which was two miles south-east of Point Clear, following a 999 call from the man at 1.55pm on Saturday, March 24.

Helmsman Tim Sutton and crew members Darren Simper and Ray Lynaugh towed the boat to Brightlingsea where it was met by the harbour master and Clacton Coastguard.

It was discovered that the vessel had suffered from fuel contamination.

The crew returned to the lifeboat station by 4pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Two canoeists suffering cold water shock rescued by lifeboat crews
LIFEBOAT crews rescued two young men who were suffering from cold water shock after their canoe capsized off Jaywick.
The men, aged 20 and 22, both from Jaywick, were in the water for more than 20 minutes after they overturned in the sea off Beach Road.
Clacton RNLI helmsmen Adrian Rose and Eddie Vaughn-Chatfield, using the station’s inshore lifeboat, were called to the aid of the men following a number of 999 calls at 4.45pm on Monday, March 12.
Mr Rose said: “The guys had gone out in the canoe with no life jackets or safety gear when they capsized.
“One of them managed to swim to the other and they made it on to the rocks near Jaywick Post Office.
“They had both been exposed to the water for more than 20 minutes and one of them was suffering from cold water shock.”
The men were taken to Clacton lifeboat station, in Hastings Avenue, where they were met by Clacton Coastguards and were treated by paramedics from the East of
England Ambulance Service. The men refused hospital treatment.
Mr Rose added: “One of the men was okay, but it took quite a long time for the other man’s temperature to come back up.
“Two men’s lives have been saved here.”
The crew returned to station by 5.15pm. Mr Rose said conditions were calm and flat.
Press Officer James Dwan

Inshore lifeboat searches for teenager threatening to jump from pier
LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a teenager who was threatening to jump off Clacton Pier.
Clacton RNLI's volunteer crews were called to the pier to aid Essex Police at about 1.10am on Saturday, March 10. 
Clacton Coastguard were also on hand, alongside the Clacton RNLI
As the crews searched the sea near the pier, Essex Police reported the 18-year-old has been found.
He was later taken home by his parents.
Press Officer James Dwan

Lifeboat crews called to aid of fisherman off Clacton

LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a fisherman after his boat broke down off Clacton.
The Atlantic 75 lifeboat was sent to help the 18ft vessel, which was quarter of a mile off the resort, at 12.45pm on Thursday, March 8.
Helmsman Trevor Neal said the boat had suffered engine failure, so was towed back to the beach.
The lifeboat was back at the lifeboat station, in Hasting Avenue, shortly after 1pm.
 Press Officer James Dwan

Lifeboat crews called to swimmer in difficulties during charity event
 
LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a swimmer who got into difficulties off Clacton Pier during a charity event.
Clacton RNLI’s D-Class lifeboat was sent to help the man at about 1pm on Saturday, February 4.
He was taking part in a charity swim event in the sea off West Beach.
Helmsman Stuart Hare said: “We were called to help a single swimmer, who was about 150 yards out to sea and got into a bit of trouble.
“We were on the scene pretty quickly, but he was already out and was being assisted by the police and the Coastguard team.”
The man was left in the care of paramedics and the crew returned to station at 1.35pm.
 Press Officer James Dwan

January 29, 2012
 
Lifeboat crews search for missing girl in Jaywick
 
LIFEBOAT crews helped in the search for a 12-year-old girl who had gone missing in Jaywick.
It was reported that the youngster had been playing at the rock groyne at Lion Point at about 4.55pm on Saturday, January 28, but had not returned.
Clacton RNLI’s D Class inshore lifeboat was tasked to help Clacton Coastguard and the Rescue Helicopter 125 find the girl.
In the meantime, she was found safe at a property in Jaywick.
The volunteer crews were stood down, returning to the lifeboat station by 5.20pm.

Press Officer James Dwan

Crews rescue fisherman following mayday call

LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of three people onboard a broken down fishing boat off Clacton.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat was sent to help the 27ft angling vessel after it suffered engine failure, near The Wallet, at 3.45pm on Tuesday, January 17.
The vessel was towed to Bradwell Marina, where it was met by  South Woodham Coastguard.
 
 Press Officer James Dwan

Crews rescue fisherman following mayday call

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews were called to the aid of a fisherman off Brightlingsea following a mayday call.
Clacton RNLI’s Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat was sent to help the 16ft angling boat, which had one man on board, on Saturday, January 14, at 3.20pm.
The boat suffered engine failure as it was returning to Brightlingsea.
The lifeboat towed the boat to the town hard, where it was met by Clacton Coastguard officers, and returned to station by 4.30pm.
Press Officer James Dwan

 

Lifeboat crews search for vulnerable man off Jaywick
 
CLACTON RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews were called to the aid of a vulnerable man in the sea off Jaywick.
Both the D Class and Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboats were launched to assist the police and coastguard mobile unit at 1am on Sunday, January 8.
It had been reported that a man had entered the water fully clothed.
During the search, crews were informed by the police that the man had been found outside Jaywick Post Office.
With the man in the care of the police, the boats returned to the lifeboat station at 1.30am.

Press Officer James Dwan




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