Callout No. 27

28^thNovember 2016

Launched to Yacht Josephine aground on beach 1 mile East of Pier at low tide, Lifeboat got alongside & transferred a line & crew member across. Person transferred to Lifeboat & yacht pulled clear off shallows then towed into Harwich.

Callout No. 26

29^thSeptember 2016

Launched to suspect object in water but found to be a child’s inflatable toy fish 500m north of Pier head.

Callout No. 25

16^thSeptember 2016

Launched to assist solo yachtman on board 28ft yacht Greensleeves unable to cope with weather conditions some 11 miles SSW of Pier head near Swin Spitway Bouy. On arrival crew member put aboard to assist and yacht towed to Brightlingsea.

Callout No. 24

15^thSeptember 2016

Launched to assist yacht Puffin with 1 POB suffering engine failure and becalmed south of NE Gunfleet Buoy some 8 miles South East of Pier head. Crew member put on board to help rig a tow and Puffin was towed to Shotley Marina

Callout No. 23

09^thSeptember 2016

Launched to investigate possible person or dinghy in difficulties 4 miles East of Pier Head. On arrival at position recovered large inflatable toy( Killer Whale) which had been mistaken for person or small boat.

Callout No. 22

29^thAugust 2016

Launched on service to Yacht Tanti with a fouled propeller 1 mile NE of Pier Head. On arrival yacht was clear of obstruction, escorted into deeper water.

Callout No. 21

15^thAugust 2016

Launched on service to a 55ft,104 year old, sail training yacht Duet with 9 POB which went aground on the Gunfleet sands 5 miles SSE of Walton Pier. On arrival a line was attached & the Lifeboat was able to pull her free and she carried on her way.

Callout No. 20

14^thAugust 2016

Launched to reports of dinghy with man and child on board drifting out to sea just off of East Terrace, half a mile NE of Pier. Once on scene stood by dinghy as beach patrol took craft safely back to shore.

Callout No. 19

14^thAugust 2016

Launched on service to assist fishing vessel, Paddy's Price with 5 POB fouled by lobster pot. Unable to free propeller the casualty was towed to Titchmarsh Marina and secured alongside.

Callout No. 18

31^stJuly 2016

Launched on service following 999 calls to to the coastguards saying persons waving for help from inflatable dinghy near Walton pier. Search carried out but nothing found. Dover coastguard stood us down allowing us to return to station.

Callout No. 17

29^thJuly 2016

Launched on service to a yacht Lazy Bear aground on Middle Sunk 12 miles South South East of station. Once scene a crew member was placed on board and casualty towed to deeper water. Once clear Lazy Bear was happy to continue on its passage.

Callout No. 16

25^thJuly 2016

Launched on service to a report of a kite surfer in difficulty close to Frinton on Sea beach. Once on-scene nothing was found after a small search. Dover coastguard stood us down returning to station.

Callout No. 15

22^ndJuly 2016

Launched on service to a yacht Wind of Change becalmed and with engine failure 28 miles SSE of station. Once on scene a tow was passed and a long trip back to Brightlingsea commenced.

Wind of Change placed securely alongside at Brightlingsea at which time Dover coastguard allowed us to return to station.

Callout No. 14

20^thJuly 2016

Launched on service to a suspect object that was spotted from the shoreline by a member of the public. Area just to the north of Walton Pier searched with nothing found at which time Dover coastguard stood us down to return to station.

Callout No. 13

6^thJuly 2016

Launched on service to Motor Vessel Tern broken down 200 yards NE of Pier Head. Once on scene tow passed and vessel taken under tow into Titchmarsh Marina.

Tern was safely placed along side a berth at the marina and our Tamar Class lifeboat Irene Muriel Rees was released and able to return to station.

Callout No. 12

3^rdJuly 2016

Launched on service to yacht Akela which had become fouled on fishing gear 4.5 miles North from station. Once on scene crew member was place on-board yacht to assist casualties. Fishing gear was grappled and released from yachts propellor allowing them to continue on their passage to the River Colne.

Callout No. 11

26^thJune 2016

Requested to launch to an inflatable with 3 POB being blown out to sea just of off Naze Beach. Crew were stood down just prior to leaving the berth as persons had made it back to shore safely.

Callout No. 10

23^rdJune 2016

Launched on service at the coastgurads request to trace a radio signal blocking distress calling channel 16. Vessel tracked and blocking radio signal removed.

Callout No. 9

5^thJune 2016

Launched on service to a 46ft motor cruiser Alysia-Rose with 5 POB, with no engine power 23 miles South South-West of station. Once on scene tow established & headed towards Sheerness. Arrangements were made with Sheerness Lifeboat to take over the tow at the Blacktail Spit Buoy were they carried on to Queensbrough.

Callout No. 8

27^thMay 2016

Launched to a Pan Pan call from a yacht Tabasco with 2 persons on boad which had broken its rudder and in danger of being pushed onto a sand bank. Tabasco was 4 miles south of stations needing assistance. Once once scene a townline was passed and rigged allow a tow to be carried out to Shotley Marina. Once casualty has been escorted onto the berth we were released back to station.

Callout No. 7

27^thMay 2016

Launched at the request of the coastguard to evacuate a female on board a yacht suffering from sea sickness. Once one scene casualty transferred to lifeboat via Y-Class where Firs Aid assessment and assistance was give. Casualty was brought ashore to awaiting ambulance crew.

Callout No. 6

15^thMay 2016

Launched on service to 8 meter Yacht Steal Awaywith 2 person on board, requiring assistance after grounding on the Longsand Head. The yacht, some 7 miles South East of station had broken its rudder and had a like around its propeller. Crew member place on board and tow established to Titchmarsh Marina.

Callout No. 5

4^thApril 2016

Launched on server to 12 meter sailing Ketch Cayuco needing assistance 13 miles East of station with 3 persons on board. Cayuco had engine failure, becalmed and unable to sail. Once on scene a tow was established and yacht taken into Titchmarsh Marina.

Callout No. 4

15^thApril 2016

Launched on service to 26ft Yacht Alharlla which had experienced engine failure 1 mile South of pier. Once on scene tow passed and proceeded to Walton Backwaters.

Callout No. 3

21^stMarch 2016

Launched on service to 28ft fishing boat with a fouled rudder which was held fast by boats rudder.. Once on scene a tow was passed to the casualty and boat was returned to Titchmarsh Marina.

Callout No. 2

9^thMarch 2016

Launched on server to 38ft Yacht Spirit 2.5 miles East of station with a sick crewman on board bound for Harwich

Once on scene two crew were put onboard with First Aid Kit and Oxygen to provide treatment. A tow was established to make greater progress into Harwich where an ambulance was waiting.

Callout No. 1

23^rdFebruary 2016

Launched on server to 33ft fishing boat Misty Lady taking on water with 1 Person on board. Vessel was 7 miles East South East from station requiring immediate assistance.

While on route to casualty information had been passed that the Skipper had abandoned to life-raft as vessel was continuing to take on water. Once on scene casualty rescued from life-raft and efforts made to save vessel. Pumping out of vessel occurred and tow commenced to Walton Backwaters.