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Date: 22/01/11
Service: Evacuation of two casualties from a car over the cliff
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Pendennis Point, Falmouth
Weather: E 3, Slight Sea and Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The action:
At 22:17 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats be launched following a report from the Police that a car had gone over the cliff from the Castle Drive on Pendennis Point. Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team, Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Police units were also tasked to assist. A helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was also put on standby
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 22:22 and arrived on scene at 22:27. The car could be seen at the base of the cliff and two lifeboat crew were put ashore to assess the situation and provide immediate first aid. It was soon confirmed by the lifeboat crew that both casualties were out of the car which had fallen 30-40ft and were in no immediate danger. The Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team and Fire Brigade personnel began making their way down onto the rocks to assist in the recovery of the casualties. Once the All Weather Lifeboat arrived on scene at 22:37 it stood off and provided additional lighting with its search lights.
Once the paramedics had arrived on scene and assessed the casualties it was decided that the best way to evacuate them was by sea. Having immobilised the casualties they were transferred one at a time by stretcher to the Inshore Lifeboat and taken out to the All Weather Lifeboat which was positioned offshore. By 23:48 both casualties and their accompanying paramedics were onboard the lifeboat and at 23:58 both lifeboats headed back to the lifeboat station where the casualties were landed to waiting ambulances before being taken to Treliske Hospital.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 00:15 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 00:50.

Date: 20/01/11
Service: Two persons cut off by the tide
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Luke Wills, Jonathan Hackwell
Location: Dennis Head at the entrance to Gillan Creek
Weather: NE 3, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The action:
At 15:36 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of two people cut off by the tide at Dennis Head at the entrance to Gillan Creek. Porthoustock Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team was also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 15:42 and had just passed the Eastern Arm of Falmouth Docks when at 15:45 the Coastguard advised that the two casualties were safe and all units return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 15:51 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 16:02.
The two casualties had made it to safety after managing to get around the rocks by wading through the water, and despite being a little cold were no worse for their experience.

Date: 17/01/11
Service: Dog over the cliff
Crew: Tom Mansell (Training Divisional Inspector), Tom Bird, Sandy Procter
Location: Parc Caragloose Cove, near Portloe
Weather: NW 4, Slight Sea and Moderate Swell, Moderate Visibility, Overcast with Heavy Rain

The action:
Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat was on exercise in Falmouth Harbour when at 18:45 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Inshore Lifeboat be tasked to assist in the recovery of a dog over the cliff at Parc Caragloose Cove near Portloe. Portscatho and Mevagissey Coastguard Cliff Rescue Teams were already on scene.
The Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene at 19:08 and having assessed the possibility of trying to gain access to the beach from the sea it was decided that with the prevailing sea conditions the Inshore Lifeboat would stand off and provide lighting with its search lights while the Cliff Rescue teams attempted to gain access from the cliff top. By 20:31 the cliff team had reached the dog and brought it back up the cliff so the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 20:52 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 21:10.

The incident had been going on since late afternoon and the Inshore Lifeboat had been asked to assist due to the difficult location. The dog which was obviously shocked by its ordeal was reunited with its owners and was then taken away to be checked by over by a vet.

Date: 15/01/11
Service: Person in the water from Capsized Canadian Canoe
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Stephen Bond
Location: Off Fish Strand Quay, Falmouth Inner Harbour
Weather: SW 7, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The action:
At 15:54 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of a person in the water from a capsized canoe off Fish Strand Quay in Falmouth Inner Harbour. Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team was also tasked to assist along with the Pilot Boat L K Mitchell which had been nearby. During the incident an ambulance was requested and a police officer also attended.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 15:58 and arrived on scene three minutes later at 16:01. The Pilot Boat was already on scene and it was soon established that a member of the public had borrowed a nearby punt and had managed to rescue the casualty from the water and take him back to Fish Strand Quay. One of the lifeboat crew was placed ashore to provide first aid to the casualty while the Inshore Lifeboat recovered the canoe and various items from the water. Once the casualty had been handed over to the paramedics and the canoe returned ashore the inshore lifeboat was released to return to station at 16:20.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 16:27 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 16:42.
The two occupants of the Canadian Canoe were on a fishing expedition in Falmouth Inner Harbour and had been alongside the quay transferring equipment when the strong winds had caused the canoe with one of them onboard to drift away from the quay. With out a paddle the canoe soon drifted out into the moorings and then capsized throwing its occupant who was not wearing a lifejacket into the water. A member of the public then used a nearby punt to rescue the casualty from the water. The actions of this individual should be highly commended and may well have in fact saved his life.

Date: 11/01/11
Service: Search for missing person
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Between Pendennis Headland and Maenporth
Weather: NW 5, Moderate Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The action:
At 12:30 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist the police and coastguards in the search for a missing person. Both the Falmouth and Porthoustock Coastguard Cliff Rescue Teams were tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 12:30 and commenced its search at 12:37 as requested from Middle Point on the Pendennis Headland. A search of the shoreline to Maenporth was completed by the inshore lifeboat by 13:40 with no sign of the casualty. The Coastguard requested that a further search of sea between Swanpool and Castle Beaches was carried out, but at 14:02 the Coastguard advised that the Police had located the missing person in Budock and all units were released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 14:15 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 14:30.

Date: 15/01/11
Service: Yacht Rhythm on the rocks
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Stephen Bond, Neil Capper
Location: Between St Mawes Castle and St Just
Weather: SW 7, Rough Sea and Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The action:
At 10:15 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to provide safety cover during attempts to refloat the 26ft wooden Folkboat Rhythm which had been reported to be on the rocks between St Mawes Castle and St Just. Both the Falmouth and Portscatho Coastguard Cliff Rescue Teams were tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 10:43 and arrived on scene at 10:50. It was found that the yacht had already been successfully relocated by a local rigid inflatable which was towing the yacht to Mylor Harbour. Having confirmed that the yacht was not taking any water the inshore lifeboat returned to the scene to recover the rudder which had become detached and could have potentially caused a hazard to navigation. The inshore lifeboat then proceeded to Mylor Harbour to drop off the rudder and obtain details, before being released to return to station at 11:18.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 11:27 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 11:45.

The yacht is normally moored on the Flushing side of Falmouth Harbour. It appears that chain had parted leaving the yacht to drift across the Carrick Roads in the strong South Westerly winds. It is amazing considering the weather conditions that the yacht was able to be recovered with out substantial damage.

Date: 10/01/11
Service: Two Kayakers in difficulties in adverse conditions
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Andy jenkin, Jonathan Hackwell
Location: Off Maenporth Beach, Falmouth Bay
Weather: SSW 8, Rough Sea and Heavy Swell, Moderate Visibility, Overcast with Rain

The action:
At 14:12 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats be launched following 999 calls reporting a Red Flare off Maenporth Beach. A Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and the Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team were tasked to assist in the search. The Tanker Cape Daly which was at anchor in Falmouth Bay responded to the Coastguards Pan Broadcast and were able to confirm an object in the water between their position and Maenporth.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 14:18 and following a rough crossing of Falmouth Bay, arrived on scene at 14:27. The crew on the bridge of the tanker indicated the direction in which they had seen the casualty and shortly afterwards a person was spotted in the water clinging to his kayak. By 14:30 the Inshore Lifeboat had recovered the casualty and his kayak from the water. It was soon established that there had been a second kayaker and a search was instigated by the All Weather Lifeboat which arrived on scene at 14:35 and the helicopter at 14:38. The Inshore Lifeboat headed towards the shelter of the Helford River to land the first casualty.
At 14:43 the helicopter located the second casualty in the water off Rosemullion Head. The All Weather Lifeboat stood by why the helicopter winched the casualty into the aircraft before the lifeboat recovered the abandoned kayak. Both casualties were suffering from mild hypothermia so having recovered the second casualty the helicopter headed to the Helford to winch the other casualty from the Inshore Lifeboat. Both casualties were in the aircraft by 14:56 and the Helicopter headed towards a landing site in Truro so that the casualties could be transferred to Treliske Hospital.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 15:29 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 15:50.

Although both Kayakers who had launched from Maenporth Beach were well equipped and experienced the weather conditions in Falmouth Bay were very poor with gale force conditions and a heavy sea. Thankfully the Red Flare that they fired was seen by a number of people and reported to the Coastguard. The bridge crew of the Tanker Cape Daly were instrumental in ensuring in the prevailing weather conditions that the first casualty was located quickly. With out the team work of all involved it is certain that this incident would have had ended with a tragic outcome.

Date: 04/01/10
Service: Search for missing person
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Diane Bush, Neil Capper
Location: Between Pendennis Headland and Pennance Point
Weather: S 4, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The action:
At 10:15 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist the police and coastguards in the search for a missing person. Both the Falmouth and Porthoustock Coastguard Cliff Rescue Teams were tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 10:22 and commenced its search at 10:25 as requested from Middle Point on the Pendennis Headland. Shortly afterwards at 10:28 the Coastguard advised that the Police had located the missing person near Castle Beach and all units were released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 10:35 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 10:50.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date:10/12/10
Service: Report of Windsurfing Board and Rig in water
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Tom Bird
Location: Off Nare Point, at entrance to Helford River
Weather: NW 3, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

At 13:21 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a report from the NCI Lookout at Nare Point of what appeared to be a windsurfing board and rig in the water.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 13:28 and arrived on scene at 13:48. Following a short search the object was located and was confirmed as being debris from a derelict boat. Having carried out a further search of the area the Inshore Lifeboat was released at 14:04 to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 14:27 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 14:40.

Date: Friday 26 November, 2010
Service: Search for missing stowaway from Merchant Vessel Thuleland
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Diane Bush, Tom Bird
Location: 1.3 miles South of Pendennis Point
Weather: N 5, Moderate Sea & Swell, Moderate Visibility, Sleet and Snow Showers

The Action:
At 17:19 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats be launched to search for a missing stowaway from the Merchant Vessel Thuleland which was anchored 1.3 miles South of Pendennis Point and taking fuel from the bunker barge. The person was believed to have fallen into the water from the rudder stock. A Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and the Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team were also tasked to assist in the search.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 17:24 and headed out into Falmouth Bay, arriving on scene at 17:33. Once an initial check of the stern of the ship had been carried out a search of the area surrounding the ship was commenced using search lights and a thermal imaging camera. The All Weather Lifeboat arrived on scene at 17:51 having already commenced its search from Pendennis Point. A comprehensive search of the area surrounding the ship and the shoreline was carried out by both lifeboats, the helicopter and cliff rescue team with no success. The inshore lifeboat was also requested to carry out a check of the ships rudder stock compartment where the stowaways had been hiding. Having completed its search the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station at 20:20.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 20:30 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 20:50.
The incident had started when a young French speaking stowaway who had been recovered from the water and taken ashore to be interviewed by the police and told them that a second stowaway had also been present and had entered the water before him, so a major search was immediately initiated. Both stowaways had hidden in the rudder compartment twenty days before in the port of Douala in the Cameroon. The surviving stowaway is being treated in hospital for dehydration and malnutrition having been with out food and water for the whole journey.
Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Monday 08 November, 2010
Service: Report of upturned dinghy
Crew: Jonathan Hackwell (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Off Nare Point near the entrance to Helford River
Weather: W 5, Moderate Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 11:27 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a report of an upturned dinghy sighted off Nare Point near the entrance to the Helford River. Porthoustock Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team was also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 11:33 and headed across Falmouth Bay, arriving on scene at 11:44. The upturned dinghy was soon located and was found to be a derelict Mirror Dinghy which had clearly been in the water for some considerable time. A line was attached to the dinghy and it was towed to Porthallow where it was handed over to the Porthoustock Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 12:59 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 13:15.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Thursday 28 October, 2010
Service: Safety cover during disembarkation of casualties
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Carrick Roads
Weather: S 6, Moderate Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The Action:
At 10:06 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to provide safety cover during the disembarkation of 98 casualties from the container ship Vega in Carrick Roads.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 10:40 and headed out to the entrance of the harbour to await the arrival of the ship. The Vega was anchored in the Carrick Roads by 11:10 and the Inshore Lifeboat stood by while the casualties were transferred to various launches provided by Marine & Towage Services Ltd. At 13:00 the operation had been completed and the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 13:15 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by13:30.
The Container Ship Vega had recovered the 98 casualties from liferafts in a position 230 miles South West of the Isles of Scilly when their Fish Factory Ship Athena had caught fire. The Captain and 17 of the crew Athena remained onboard the vessel and managed to contain the fire before heading for Falmouth under their own power (see service by All Weather Lifeboat).

Date: Thursday 07 October, 2010
Service: Yacht Perry Lass adrift
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Steve Bond, Adam West
Location: Off Gorrangorras Creek, Penryn River
Weather: SE 5, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast with showers

The Action:
At 18:31 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of a 24ft Yacht adrift off Gorrangorras Creek in the Penryn River. The Coastguard was unable to confirm if any one was onboard the yacht so it was decided that the Inshore Lifeboat should investigate.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:39 and headed up the Penryn River locating the yacht on the upstream side of Gorrangorras Creek. It soon became apparent that the Yacht Perry Lass was unoccupied and had broken free from its mooring. A crew member was put onboard the yacht and a tow line was connected so that the yacht could be pulled clear of the shoreline and placed on a nearby mooring, the Inshore Lifeboat being released to return to station at 19:27.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 19:41 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 19:55.

Date: Sunday 03 October, 2010
Service: Surfers reported in difficulty
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Steve Bond
Location: Porthluney Cove, Veryan Bay
Weather: W 3, Moderate Sea & Heavy Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 13:23 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a report of three surfers in difficulty at Porthluney Cove, near Caerhays Castle. A Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and the Mevagissey Coastguard Mobile were also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 13:27 and having rounded Zone Point headed east towards Porthluney Cove, a total distance of 12 miles. The Inshore Lifeboat and Helicopter both arrived on scene at 13:48. While the helicopter made an initial sweep of the area the inshore lifeboat made its way into the back of the surf line to talk to two surfers who could be seen on their boards. Both surfers were brought onboard the Inshore Lifeboat and they confirmed they had assisted an exhausted body boarder out of the rip current and he had then made his way ashore. The Inshore Lifeboat and Helicopter then stood off while the Mevagissey Coastguard Mobile talked to the body boarder and was able to confirm that all persons were accounted for and no further assistance was required. The Inshore Lifeboat then dropped the two surfers back in the water so they could continue surfing and at 14:03 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 14:37 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 15:00.
There was an unusually heavy south westerly swell running into Porthluney Cove creating 2-3m of surf which caused the two body boarders to get into difficulties. One of them made it ashore safely while the other one ended up on the rocks, having re-entered the water he then got caught in a rip current before being assisted ashore by the two other surfers.

Date: Friday 10 September, 2010
Service: Yacht Shady Lady requiring assistance
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Neil Capper
Location: 2 miles Southeast of Zone Point
Weather: SW 6, Moderate Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The Action:
At 20:58 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched after the single handed skipper of the 38ft Yacht Shady Lady which was off Zone Point and requested assistance to enter Falmouth Harbour.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 21:04 and at 21:15 located the yacht 2 miles Southeast of Zone Point. A lifeboat crewmember was put onboard the yacht to access the situation and assist the skipper. It was decided in the prevailing conditions that it was best to escort the yacht under its own power into the harbour and once in the more sheltered waters off Falmouth Docks a second crewman was put onboard. The yacht was then escorted to a berth at Pendennis Marina where she was safely berthed at 22:33 and having helped the skipper to make the yacht secure the lifeboat was released to return to station at 22:45.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 22:50 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 23:05.
The yacht had left Falmouth the previous day heading for France but the single handed skipper had decided to head back to Falmouth due to the deteriorating weather conditions. The skipper had become tired and disoriented and had called the Coastguard for assistance as he approached the coast so it was decided to launch the Inshore Lifeboat to escort him into the harbour.

Date: Friday 27 August, 2010
Service: Broken down speed boat
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Tom Bird
Location: 1 mile Southeast of Pennance Point
Weather: NE 4, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 16:46 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call from a 12ft speed boat with an adult and child onboard reporting it had broken down 1 mile Southeast of Pennance Point.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 16:52 and arrived on scene at 17:01. The two occupants were transferred to the Inshore Lifeboat before the tow back to Falmouth commenced. During the passage it became apparent that the speed boat was also taking on water so one of the lifeboat crew was put onboard the boat to monitor the situation. The speed boat was taken to the Grove Place Slipway where it was recovered from the water with the assistance of the Lifeboat crew and at 18:01 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 18:05 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 18:20.
The speed boat had only been recently purchased and as well as breaking down, a repair on its hull had come off letting water into its false bottom, making the craft unstable.

Date: Saturday 21 August, 2010
Service: Capsized Sailing Dinghy
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Adam West
Location: Off Mylor, Carrick Roads
Weather: SW 4, Moderate Sea and Swell, Moderate Visibility, Overcast with Fog Patches

The Action:
Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat crossing Falmouth Bay while returning from Coverack Lifeboat Day when at 17:18 Falmouth Coastguard requested that the Inshore Lifeboat proceed to assist a capsized sailing dinghy off Mylor.
At 17:25 as the Inshore Lifeboat was approaching Pendennis Point the Coastguard advised that the dinghy had been righted and no further assistance was required, so the lifeboat was released to continue back to its station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 17:4

Date: Saturday 21 August, 2010
Service: Small Boat broken down
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Adam West
Location: Carrick Roads
Weather: SW 4, Moderate Sea and Swell, Moderate Visibility, Overcast with Fog Patches

The Action:
Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat was attending the annual Coverack Lifeboat Day when at 15:06 Falmouth Coastguard requested that the Inshore Lifeboat proceed to assist a small boat with four people onboard that had broken down in the Carrick Roads.
The Inshore Lifeboat left Coverack Harbour at 15:09 and was just passing the Manacles when at 15:13 the Coastguard confirmed that the Harbour Launch Killigrew had taken the boat in tow and the assistance of the Inshore Lifeboat was no longer required.
The Inshore Lifeboat returned to Coverack where it was once again moored up at 15:18.

Date:Tuesday 17 August, 2010
Service: Capsized Laser 5000 dinghy
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Tom Bird
Location: Off Penarrow Point, Carrick Roads
Weather: N 4, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The Action:
At 17:57 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist a capsized Laser 5000 sailing dinghy off Penarrow Point. Its three occupants were struggling to right the dinghy and there was concern for their well being as they had been in the water for a considerable time.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:03 and arrived on scene at 18:07. The Inshore Lifeboat stood by the dinghy while its helm and crew tried to right it. Eventually with the assistance of the lifeboat crew the dinghy was righted and it was then escorted back to Restronguet Sailing Club where it was safely beached at 18:30, the Inshore Lifeboat being released to return to station.

Date: Sunday 08 August, 2010
Service: Yacht Pipeduet II aground
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Claire Angove, Neil Capper
Location: The Hutches, near Maenporth
Weather: NW 4, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 14:22 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats be launched following a call from 34ft Yacht Pipeduet II with six persons onboard reporting that they were aground on The Hutches near Maenporth. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile was also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 14:28 and arrived on scene at 14:34. The yacht was found to be off the rocks but had suffered damage to its drive shaft and was unable to manoeuvre. A crewman was put onboard the yacht to rig a tow and once it was established that there was no major water ingress the All Weather Lifeboat was released to return to station at 14:44. The Inshore Lifeboat towed the yacht back to Falmouth where she was safely moored alongside at Port Pendennis Marina at 15:36.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 15:42 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 16:00.

Date: Sunday 08 August, 2010
Service: Person believed to be in difficulty
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Luke Wills, Tom Bird
Location: Upstream from Boscawen Park, in the Truro River
Weather: N 3, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Clear Periods

The Action:
At 04:36 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call from the police reporting shouting coming from the water between Boscawen Park and the quay at Truro. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile was also tasked to assist along with a Police Dog Handler.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 04:42 and having navigated the seven miles up the Fal and Truro Rivers arrived on scene at the Boscawen Park tidal gate at 05:01. A search of the area between Boscawen Park and Phoenix Wharf was commenced using the Inshore Lifeboats Night Sight Scope and Thermal Imaging Camera but no persons were located and at 05:46 the search was called off as both the Inshore Lifeboat and Coastguard team had carried out a thorough search.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 06:14 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 06:30.

Date: Saturday 07 August, 2010
Service: Small Rigid Inflatable broken down
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Off Swanpool Beach
Weather: NW 5, Moderate Sea and Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 19:27 as Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat was securing a previous casualty vessel at Mylor Harbour, Falmouth Coastguard requested that the Inshore Lifeboat proceed to assist a 2.5m Rigid Inflatable with four persons onboard which had been reported as being broken down off Swanpool.
The Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene at 19:34 and located the boat drifting to seaward due to the offshore wind. The boat was taken in tow back to Swanpool Beach where it was safely landed, and having obtained the casualties details the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station at 20:16.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 20:30 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 20:45.

Date: Saturday 07 August, 2010
Service: Report of unmanned Rigid Inflatable
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Off Messack Point, Carrick Roads
Weather: NW 5, Moderate Sea and Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 18:50 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to investigate an unmanned 4 metre Rigid Inflatable which had been reported anchored in the main navigation channel off Messack Point in the Carrick Roads, with the keys and kill cord still attached and a warm engine.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:57 and arrived on scene at 19:03. Having carried out a quick inspection of the boat a search of the area was commenced while the Coastguard tried to trace the boats owner. It was soon established that the owner was onboard a yacht off St Mawes giving sailing lessons and had deliberately left the boat at anchor. It was decided in view of the boats location and the concern it had raised that it should be towed to Mylor Harbour where it could be collected by its owner later.
At 19:27 as the boat was being made secure at Mylor Harbour the Coastguard retasked the Inshore Lifeboat to another incident off Swanpool.

Date: Saturday 07 August, 2010
Service: Motor Boat LDiane broken down
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Claire Angove, Steve Bond
Location: Messack Buoy, Carrick Roads
Weather: NW 5, Moderate Sea and Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 16:05 as Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat was returning from attending the annual Port Navas Regatta Falmouth Coastguard requested that the Inshore Lifeboat proceed to the assistance of a 27ft Motor Boat LDiane with one person onboard which had broken down off the Messack Buoy in the Carrick Roads.
The Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene at 16:12 and once the vessels anchors had been recovered the boat was taken in tow back to its berth near Malpas on the Truro River. At 16:40 the boat had been safely placed on its beach mooring at Sunny Corner just upstream from Malpas and the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 17:00 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 17:15.
The boat had suffered complete electrical failure while out on a fishing trip and having anchored its skipper had called the Coastguard for assistance.

Date: Friday 30 July, 2010
Service: Open boat broken down
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Dave Knaggs
Location: Polwheveral Creek, Helford River
Weather: NW 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Very Poor Visibility, Overcast with Fog and Drizz

The Action:
At 21:34 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call from the occupants of a small open boat which had broken down off Scotts Quay in Polwheveral Creek on the Helford River.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 21:40 and arrived in the Helford River at 21:53. As the Inshore Lifeboat made its way up river the visibility dropped considerably and at 22:01 as the lifeboat was entering Polwheveral Creek the Coastguard confirmed that the three people on the boat had managed to get ashore safely so the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 22:32 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 22:50.
The small open boat with an adult and two children onboard had been out exploring the creeks when its engine had failed. Due to the falling tide and the poor visibility it was decided that further assistance would be required, but luckily the occupants managed to get ashore safely before the arrival of the Inshore Lifeboat.

Date: Tuesday 27 July, 2010
Service: Yacht Runcible Moon with fouled propeller
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Sandy Procter
Location: Off Zone Point
Weather: NW 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 18:08 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore be launched following a call from the 34ft Yacht Runcible Moon reporting that she had fouled her propeller on a lobster pot marker off Zone Point.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:14 and arrived on scene at 18:22. The yacht was eventually freed from the lobster pot marker but the propeller could not be cleared so the Inshore Lifeboat towed the yacht to Mylor Harbour where she was safely moored at 19:58, the Inshore Lifeboat being released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 20:20 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 20:35.

Date: Sunday 25 July, 2010
Service: Yacht Islander with fouled propeller
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Sandy Procter, Josh Beardmore
Location: Mouth of Helford River
Weather: NW 3, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 13:26 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore be launched following a call from the 34ft Yacht Islander reporting that she was off the mouth of the Helford River and had a fouled propeller.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 13:30 and arrived on scene at 13:40. The yacht was soon located and with the assistance of the Inshore Lifeboat crew was freed from the fishing gear and continued on its passage, the Inshore Lifeboat being released to return to station at 14:19.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 14:40 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 14:55.

Date: Saturday 17 July, 2010
Service: People reported in the water
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Steve Bond
Location: Restronguet Creek
Weather: W 4, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The Action:
At 18:15 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a report of six people in the water at Restronguet Creek. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile and a Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose were also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:21 and arrived on scene at 18:28. A search of the area from Restronguet Weir to the Pandora Inn was commenced but at 18:42 further information was received indicating that the people involved were safely ashore at Harcourt. The Inshore Lifeboat was then released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 18:55 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 19:10.
The six people had in fact been a family exploring the central bank of the Restronguet Creek and had made their way back across the creek to the Harcourt side. They apparently had a small dinghy with them but from the shore had appeared to be in difficulties especially considering the strong flood tide.

Date: Monday 05 July, 2010
Service: Small tender in difficulties
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Josh Beardmore
Location: Off Trefusis Point
Weather: N 4, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Cloudy

The Action:
At 22:27 while the Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat was standing by in the docks following the fire onboard the pilot boat Arrow Falmouth Coastguard requested that the Inshore Lifeboat proceed to investigate a small boat believed to be in difficulties off Trefusis Point.
The arrived on scene at 22:30 and was soon able to confirm that the vessel in question was an 8ft tender with five people onboard which had suffered engine failure and its occupants were trying to row towards Custom House Quay. In view of the situation it was decided to place the casualties onboard the lifeboat and to tow their dinghy to the quay where they were safely landed. They were given various safety advice before the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station at 23:08.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 23:15 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 23:30.
The tender belonged to one of the French gaffers that were anchored off Trefusis Point and despite the Inshore Lifeboat crew suggesting that they might be better returning to their vessel the occupants had insisted on continuing towards so reluctantly the inshore lifeboat crew agreed to assist them to their destination.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Saturday 03 July, 2010
Service: Swimmer in difficulties
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Tom Napper
Location: Off Gyllyngvase Beach
Weather: NW 5, Rough Sea & Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny

The Action:
At 20:24 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a report of a person in difficulties off Gyllyngvase Beach. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile and Police were also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 20:30 and headed around Pendennis Point arriving on scene at 20:37. A number of swimmers were located in the water off the beach, but all confirmed that they were not in any difficulty. Information was then received that the casualty had made it back to the beach and was in police custody. A lifeboat crewman went ashore to check that no further assistance was required, and at 20:48 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 20:57 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 21:10.
The individual concerned who had been drinking had got into difficulties after entering the water.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Saturday 12 June, 2010
Service: Report of Capsized Sailing Dinghy
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Claire Angove
Location: Carrick Roads
Weather: NW 5, Rough Sea & Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny

The Action:
At 18:03 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of a capsized sailing dinghy in the Carrick Roads.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:11 and headed up the Carrick Roads arriving on scene at 18:16. A search of the area was carried out but no dinghies were found to be in difficulty so at 18:26 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 18:40 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 18:55.
There were a number of racing dinghies accompanied by a safety boat operating in the Carrick Roads and it is believed that the initial report may have been about one of these.

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Date: Saturday 12 June, 2010
Service: Five children in an inflatable dinghy being blown offshore
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Claire Angove
Location: Off Carne Beach, Gerrans Bay
Weather: NW 5, Rough Sea & Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny

The Action:
At 15:58 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of five young children being blown out to sea in an inflatable dinghy off Carne Beach in Gerrans Bay. A Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and the Portscatho Coastguard Mobile were also tasked to assist.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 16:04 and as it headed up to the east further information was passed by the coastguard indicating that a canoe was trying to tow the dinghy and that there was another person in the water trying to help. When the Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene at 16:17 they found that the dinghy had been towed to the yacht Eau Devie which was anchored just offshore and the children were all safe onboard the yacht. The Inshore Lifeboat crew checked them over before transferring them back to the beach where they were handed into the care of their parents. At 16:59 having obtained details of the casualties the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 17:28 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 17:50.
The five young children had been blown out to sea by a strong offshore wind. This was potentially a very serious incident that luckily had a happy ending.

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Date: Thursday 03 June, 2010
Service: Person in swamped Mirror Dinghy
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Jonathan Hackwell
Location: Carrick Roads
Weather: S 6, Rough Sea & Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The Action:
At 12:16 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call from a motor boat reporting that they had come across an elderly gentleman in a swamped Mirror Dinghy in the Carrick Roads. They had taken the dinghy in tow but were unable to get him onboard the motor boat due to the conditions and were concerned for his well being.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 12:21 and headed up the Carrick Roads locating the motor boat off Messack Buoy at 12:25. The occupant of the dinghy was transferred to the Inshore Lifeboat and it soon became apparent that he was suffering from mild hypothermia so the decision was made to take him ashore while the motor boat continued to tow the dinghy towards Mylor Harbour. An Ambulance was requested to meet the Inshore Lifeboat at Mylor Harbour where the casualty was landed at 12:36. Once the ambulance was on scene the Inshore Lifeboat headed back out into the Carrick Roads and took over the tow of the dinghy which was then taken back into Mylor Harbour and recovered by the Inshore Lifeboat crew onto the owners trailer. At 13:38 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to its station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 13:53 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 14:10.
The elderly gentleman had been out sailing the Mirror dinghy single handed and had been heading back up the Carrick Roads when it had capsized due to the deteriorating conditions. Although he had managed to right the dinghy it had become swamped and if it had not been for the prompt actions of the motor boat crew and the timely arrival of the Inshore Lifeboat the situation could have been much worse. The assistance of the staff of Mylor Sailing School on the shore was also gratefully appreciated.

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Date: Friday 28 May, 2010
Service: Swimmers believed to be in difficulties
Crew: Jonathan Hackwell (Helmsman), Dave Knaggs, Josh Beardmore
Location: Off Castle Beach
Weather: SE 4, Moderate Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The Action:
At 19:44 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a 999 call reporting of swimmers in difficulty off Castle Beach. The Coastguard Mobile and a Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose were also tasked.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 19:51 and headed around Pendennis Point arriving off Castle Beach at 19:56, the helicopter also arriving on scene at the same time. It was soon established that the swimmers had made it ashore safely and at 20:10 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 20:25 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 20:40.
The swimmers had been out practicing for a long distance swim and had been shouting to each other so had not in fact been in any trouble, although this had not been apparent from the shore, resulting in the alarm being raised.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Sunday 23 May, 2010
Service: Jet Ski broken down
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Tom Bird, Claire Angove
Location: Between Swanpool & Pennance Point
Weather: E 3, Slight Sea & Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Clear Sky

The Action:
At 15:08 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call from a member of the public reporting that his Jet Ski had broken down and was stranded in a cove near Swanpool.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 15:14 and proceeded to Swanpool where the Jet Ski was located in a cove between Swanpool Beach and Pennance Point. A line was taken ashore by one of the lifeboat crew and the Jet Ski and its two occupants were towed off the beach. Once the two persons had been transferred to the Inshore Lifeboat the Jet Ski was towed back to Mylor Harbour where it was safely placed on its trailer at 16:38, the Inshore Lifeboat was then released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 16:42 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 17:00.
It had been the first trip out of the season for the Jet Ski and its owner when its engine had suffered a major mechanical failure, leaving it with no means of propulsion so it drifted into an inaccessible cove.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Friday 21 May, 2010
Service: Report of Fire onboard a Houseboat
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Luke Wills, Tom Bird
Location: Sailors Creek, Penryn River
Weather: S 2, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Clear Sky

The Action:
At 23:58 (20 May) Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats be launched following a report from the Fire Brigade of a Houseboat on Fire in Sailors Creek which was believed to have people onboard. The Coastguard Mobile, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance were also tasked to the incident.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 00:02 and proceeded up the Penryn River to Sailors Creek arriving on scene at 00:06. It soon became apparent that the fire was on the beach and not onboard one of the boats as first reported. The Inshore Lifeboat crew identified an individual on the beach who was subsequently taken into custody by the police. The Inshore Lifeboat crew remained on scene providing illumination until released at 00:42.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 00:56 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 01:12.
Although the fire was not onboard one of the boats, and appears to have been lit deliberately, it was of a considerable size and could be clearly seen from the Falmouth side of the River with significant flames and smoke so the initial emergency call was fully justified.

Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Wednesday 28 April, 2010
Service: Workboat West One believed to be taking water
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Dave Knaggs
Location: Off Place Manor, Percuil River
Weather: S 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:

At 10:17 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a request for assistance from Fire Control which had received a 999 call reporting that the mooring workboat West One was taking water off Place Manor in the Percuil River.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 10:23 and proceeded to St Mawes Harbour where they met up with the Fire Brigade at 10:29. The fire brigade reported that the situation was under control but requested that the inshore lifeboat standby the vessel until all the water had been removed. The inshore lifeboat proceeded to where the workboat was moored and remained on scene until being released at 11:30.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 11:45 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 12:00.

Date: Monday 19 April, 2010
Service: Two persons cut off by the tide
Crew: Andy Jenkin (Helmsman), Jonathan Hackwell, Dave Knaggs
Location: Between Gyllyngvase and Swanpool
Weather: SE 2, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 19:07 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following reports of two persons being cut off by the tide between Gyllyngvase and Swanpool. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile and Cliff Team were also tasked.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 19:14 but shortly afterwards was stood down as it was confirmed that both casualties had been helped to safety.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 19:15 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 19:23.
The initial report had come from the fire brigade who were attending a fire nearby. The two casualties were assisted to safety by the Fire Brigade and the Coastguard Cliff Team.

Date: Sunday 18 April, 2010
Service: Search for Missing Person
Crew: Luke Wills (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Tom Bird
Location: Between Porthkerris and Lowland Point
Weather: E 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny

The Action:
At 14:42 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist the police in a search for a missing person between Porthkerris and Lowland Point in the Manacles. The Porthoustock Coastguard Mobile and Cliff Team were also tasked.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 14:50 and arrived on scene at 15:08. The Inshore Lifeboat was requested to carryout a shoreline search and in view of the tidal conditions and time elapsed since the person had last been seen Falmouth�s All Weather Lifeboat was also requested to launch to assist in the search.
At 15:21 it was confirmed that the missing person had been located ashore and all units were released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 15:40 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 16:09.

Date: Saturday 17 April, 2010
Service: Medical assistance to person on Yacht Amey
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Andy Jenkin, Jonathan Hackwell
Location: Off Mylor Harbour
Weather: S 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The Action:
At 05:12 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist the ambulance service following a report of a person requiring medical assistance on the 30ft Yacht Amey which was moored off Mylor Harbour.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 05:18 and located the yacht on a mooring opposite the harbour at 05:26. Two lifeboat crew were put onboard the yacht to carry out an initial assessment of the casualty while the inshore lifeboat went to the nearby pontoon to collect an ambulance paramedic. The paramedic was then taken out to the yacht where he carried a thorough examination of the casualty. The paramedic decided that the casualty�s condition had improved enough for the casualty to remain on the yacht so at 06:20 the paramedic and his equipment were transferred back to the shore, the inshore lifeboat being released to return to station at 06:30.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 06:47 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 07:05.

Date: Sunday 11 April, 2010
Service: Search for missing person
Crew: Dave Nicoll (Helmsman), Diane Bush, Tom Bird
Location: Penryn and Falmouth shoreline
Weather: SW 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 17:48 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched to assist the police in a search for an elderly person who had been reported missing. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile and Cliff Team were also tasked to assist with the search.
The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 17:54 and commenced its search of the Penryn River from Greenbank Quay at 17:58. The inshore lifeboat search up river towards Penryn Town Quay but at 18:18 it was confirmed that the missing person had been located further in land by the police so the inshore lifeboat was released to return to station.
The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 18:27 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 18:43.

Lifeboat House and Shop
Watch this space for the dates and times of the Shop re-opening, entirely manned by volunteers it gives you the opportunity to buy everything from Tea Towels, Key Rings, Calendars and many other RNLI items. Every purchase goes to helping the local Branch Funds.
In 1994 a new lifeboat house and shop were built, unusual in the fact that it is also shared with the Coastguard, but the two parts are completely separate.
It now houses our Atlantic21 inshore boat "The Falmouth Round Table". This boat was mainly funded by the Falmouth Round Table together with contributions from local firms and people. The building contains a changing room, shower, stores, workshop, toilets and souvenir shop.
Upstairs consists of a large crew room, where meetings and lectures can take place, and a small kitchen area. There is an office area with telephone, fax, computer and radio communication equipment to enable people in the boat house to be in touch with the crew when at sea.

Falmouth Lifeboat Station, Tinners Walk, Port Pendennis, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 3HZ

Date: 22/01/11
Service: Evacuation of two casualties from a car over the cliff
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, Tom Napper, Jonathan Hackwell, Sandy Procter, Stephen Bond, Neil Capper
Location: Pendennis Point, Falmouth
Weather: E 3, Slight Sea and Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The action:
At 22:17 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboats be launched following a report from the Police that a car had gone over the cliff from the Castle Drive on Pendennis Point. Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team, Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Police units were also tasked to assist. A helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was also put on standby.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 22:29 and headed around Pendennis Point to join the Inshore Lifeboat which had arrived on scene at 22:27 and had placed two lifeboat crew ashore to assess the situation and provide immediate first aid. It was soon confirmed that both casualties were out of the car which had fallen 30-40ft and were in no immediate danger so once the All Weather Lifeboat arrived on scene at 22:37 it used its search lights to provide additional lighting. The Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team and Fire Brigade personnel made their way down onto the rocks to assist in the recovery of the casualties.
Once the paramedics had arrived on scene and assessed the casualties it was decided that the best way to evacuate them was by sea. Having immobilised the casualties they were transferred one at a time by stretcher to the Inshore Lifeboat and taken out to the All Weather Lifeboat which was positioned offshore. By 23:48 both casualties and their accompanying paramedics were onboard the lifeboat and at 23:58 both lifeboats headed back to the lifeboat station where the casualties were landed to waiting ambulances before being taken to Treliske Hospital.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 00:22. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 00:50.
Although both casualties had only suffered minor injuries, they are extremely lucky to have survived considering the distance that the vehicle had fallen. This incident involved over fifty members of the emergency services working together and their excellent team work ensured the two casualties were reached as quickly as possible and then evacuated to hospital by the safest and quickest means.

Date: 10/01/11
Service: Two Kayakers in difficulties in adverse conditions
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, David Proud, Snowy Angove, Tom Bird, Neil Capper, Josh Beardmore
Location: Off Maenporth Beach, Falmouth Bay
Weather: SSW 8, Rough Sea and Heavy Swell, Moderate Visibility, Overcast with Rain

The action:
At 14:12 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboats be launched following 999 calls reporting a Red Flare off Maenporth Beach. A Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and the Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team were tasked to assist in the search. The Tanker Cape Daly which was at anchor in Falmouth Bay responded to the Coastguards Pan Broadcast and were able to confirm an object in the water between their position and Maenporth.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 14:18 and having rounded Pendennis Point headed for Maenporth arriving on scene at 14:35. The Inshore Lifeboat which had already arrived on scene and with directions form the Cape Daly had located and recovered a person from the water who had been clinging to his kayak. It was soon established that there had been a second kayaker and a search was instigated by the All Weather Lifeboat and the helicopter at 14:38. The Inshore Lifeboat headed towards the shelter of the Helford River to land the first casualty.
At 14:43 the helicopter located the second casualty in the water off Rosemullion Head. The All Weather Lifeboat stood by why the helicopter winched the casualty into the aircraft before the lifeboat recovered the abandoned kayak. Both casualties were suffering from mild hypothermia so having recovered the second casualty the helicopter headed to the Helford to winch the other casualty from the Inshore Lifeboat. Both casualties were in the aircraft by 14:56 and the Helicopter headed towards a landing site in Truro so that the casualties could be transferred to Treliske Hospital. The All Weather Lifeboat also headed into the Helford River where the Inshore Lifeboat transferred the other kayak to the lifeboat, before both boats headed back towards Falmouth.

The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 15:33. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 15:50.

Date: 10/12/10
Service: Sailing Vessel Signe aground on rocks
Crew:Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, Alan Rowe, Carl Beardmore, Luke Wills, Andy Jenkin
Location:Black Rock, entrance to Falmouth Harbour
Weather:N1, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The action:
At 05:26 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to standby the 35m Sailing Vessel Signe which had reported running aground on Black Rock. The pilot boat L K Mitchell was already in attendance
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 05:38 and arrived on scene at 05:49. The Signe was just in the process of refloating itself so the lifeboat stood by while the skipper and crew carried out checks of the vessel. The Sailing Vessel was then escorted into the Inner Harbour before the lifeboat was released to return to station at 06:15.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 06:22. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 06:35.

Date: Friday 26 November, 2010
Service: Search for missing stowaway from Merchant Vessel Thuleland
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, Snowy Angove, Alan Rowe, Luke Wills, Sandy Procter, Steve Bond
Location: 1.3 miles South of Pendennis Point
Weather: N 5, Moderate Sea & Swell, Moderate Visibility, Sleet and Snow Showers

The Action:
At 17:19 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboats be launched to search for a missing stowaway from the Merchant Vessel Thuleland which was anchored 1.3 miles South of Pendennis Point and taking fuel from the bunker barge. The person was believed to have fallen into the water from the rudder stock. A Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and the Falmouth Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team were also tasked to assist in the search.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 17:30 and on arriving off Pendennis Point commenced its search using search lights and a thermal imaging camera, arriving at the ships position at 17:51. A comprehensive search of the area surrounding the ship and the shoreline was carried out by both lifeboats, the helicopter and cliff rescue team with no success. Having completed its search area the All Weather Lifeboat was released to return to station at 19:59.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 20:10. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 20:30.
The incident had started when a young French speaking stowaway who had been recovered from the water and taken ashore to be interviewed by the police and told them that a second stowaway had also been present and had entered the water before him, so a major search was immediately initiated. Both stowaways had hidden in the rudder compartment twenty days before in the port of Douala in the Cameroon. The surviving stowaway is being treated in hospital for dehydration and malnutrition having been with out food and water for the whole journey.
Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Saturday 12 November, 2011
Service: Dismasted Yacht Audaciter
Crew: John Blakeston (Coxswain), David Proud, Carl Beardmore, Andy Jenkin, Luke Wills, Tom Bird, Jonathan Hackwell
Location: 3 miles East South East of Manacle Buoy
Weather: SSW 8, Rough Sea & Heavy Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast with Showers

The Action:
At 16:52 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to assist the 39ft Yacht Audaciter which had reported being dismasted 3 miles East South East of Manacle Buoy.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 17:05 and headed out across Falmouth Bay, arriving on scene at 17:30. The yachts crew had already cut away the mast and rigging so having assessed the situation and ensured that there was no rigging left in the water, the lifeboat prepared to pass the yacht a tow line. The prevailing weather conditions and sea state made this a difficult task with the yacht rolling heavily in the swell but by 18:20 the yacht was under tow back to Falmouth.
The yacht was towed to the Port Pendennis Marina where it was safely secured at 20:55.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 21:07. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 21:30.
The yacht which had three people onboard had left Falmouth earlier in the day heading for the Mediterranean but its rigging and mast had failed and the crew had called for assistance. Luckily there was no damage to the yacht or injuries to its crew.
Photographs/Chart of this service if available can be viewed on our web site www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Date: Sunday 31 October, 2010
Service: Dismasted Sail Training Vessel Fryderyk Chopin
Crew: 1st Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, Snowy Angove, Alistair Heane, Carl Beardmore, Mark Waters, Andy Jenkin
2nd Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, Alistair Heane, Mark Waters, Tom Bird, Luke Wills, Steve Bond
Location: 22 miles South West of Lizard Point to Falmouth Bay
Weather: SE 6, Rough Sea & Heavy Swell, Good Visibility, Partly Cloudy

The Action:
During the afternoon of Saturday 30 October Falmouth Coastguard contacted the Falmouths Lifeboat Operations Manager to request that the Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched in the early hours of Sunday 31 to take over escort duties from the Sennen Cove Lifeboat of the dismasted Polish sail training vessel Fryderyk Chopin. The sail training vessel had got into difficulties 93 miles south west of the Isles of Scilly and was being towed to Falmouth by the Newlyn based Fishing Boat Nova Spero.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 05:25 and headed out around the Lizard Peninsula to rendezvous with the Fryderyk Chopin in a position 22 miles south west of Lizard Point. The lifeboat arrived on scene at 07:24 and the Sennen Cove Lifeboat was then released to return to station. Having assessed the situation and established communications with the fishing boat, the lifeboat then settled in to its escort duties.
By 14:45 the convoy was in a position south of the Lizard Point and by 22:00 they were approaching Falmouth Bay. The harbour master in Falmouth would not allow the sail training vessel to enter the harbour until day break so it was agreed that the lifeboat would head back into Falmouth to change over four of the crew and take on fuel. The lifeboat arrived at its pontoon berth at 22:20 and by 23:00 had returned to its escort duties. The convoy headed up into Gerrans Bay before turning off Nare Head and heading back towards Falmouth to meet up with the pilot boat and harbour tug Percuil off the St Anthony Lighthouse at 06:30. The tow line from the Nova Spero was released by the sail training vessel and the lifeboat stood by while the fishing boat recovered the 400m of tow rope. The harbour tug Percuil then took the Fryderyk Chopin in tow placing her on the Cross Roads Buoy in the Carrick Roads. The lifeboat was released to return to station at 07:30.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 07:45. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 08:08.
In total Falmouth, Sennen Cove and St Marys Lifeboats spent 67 hours at sea with Falmouths volunteer crew being at sea for over 27 hours. Particular mention should be made of the outstanding efforts of the skipper and crew of the Fishing Boat Nova Spero in towing the Fryderyk Chopin to Falmouth in very difficult conditions.

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Date: Thursday 28 October, 2010
Service: Fish Factory Vessel Athena on fire
Crew: John Blakeston (Coxswain), David Proud, Mark Waters, Tom Bird, Andy Jenkin, Sandy Procter, Steve Bond
Location: Falmouth Bay
Weather: S 7, Rough Sea & Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The Action:
At 15:33 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to provide safety cover for the fire brigade, port officials and crew on board the 105m (7,805 GT) fish factory vessel Athena which was on fire in Falmouth Bay. The vessel had caught fire at 06:20 on Wednesday 27 October in a position 230 miles south west of the Isles of Scilly. The vessel had originally had 111 crew onboard and 98 non-essential crew had taken to liferafts when she caught fire and were recovered by the container vessel Vega. The remaining 13 crew had stayed onboard the vessel and having managed to contain the fire they headed for Falmouth under the vessels own power.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 15:44 and rendezvoused with the Athena in a position two miles east of the Manacle Buoy. The lifeboat escorted the vessel up into Falmouth Bay and then stood by while fire crew, port officials and the ships crew assessed the situation and continued to try and fight the fire. Equipment was transferred to the vessel by helicopter and the work boat MTS Valonia and the lifeboats own salvage pump was also transferred to the vessel by the helicopter. Just before dusk the coastguard emergency towing vessel Anglian Princess took the Athena in tow due to concerns that the fire would effect its ability to manoeuvre.
At 20:20 it became apparent that poisonous gases from the fire in the processing section of the vessel was affecting the safety of the personnel onboard and it was decided to evacuate all personnel from the Athena. The lifeboat then went alongside the fishing vessel and took off six personnel from the pilot ladder. The rest of the personnel onboard were then recovered by the work boat MTS Valonia, the Pilot Boat LK Mitchell and a helicopter from RNAS Culdrose. By 21:00 all 28 personnel had been evacuated from the vessel and at 21:55 the lifeboat and the other vessels headed back to the lifeboat station berth where all the casualties were landed and checked over by paramedics, before some were taken to hospital for further treatment.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 22:15. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 22:50.
This was an excellent team effort by all concerned which resulted in the safe evacuation of a considerable number of people from the vessel in deteriorating weather conditions.
Video Footage of this service can be viewed at:

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Date: Friday 08 October, 2010
Service: Yacht I-Go reported aground
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, Tom Bird, Andy Jenkin, Jonathan Hackwell, Sandy Procter, Neil Capper
Location: Lugo Rock, off St Mawes Castle
Weather: SE 4, Moderate Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast with occasional shower
The Action:
At 12:46 Falmouth Coastguard requested the launch of Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat following a number of reports that a yacht had run aground on Lugo Rock off St Mawes Castle.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 12:55 and arrived on scene off Lugo Rock at 13:03. It was soon established that the yacht had managed to get itself off the rock and so with the assistance of a Rigid Inflatable that was standing by the yacht one of the lifeboat crew was put onboard to check for any damage or ingress of water. The yacht was then escorted back towards Falmouth and once it was confirmed that no further assistance was required the crewman was recovered to the lifeboat and at 13:31 the lifeboat was released to return to station.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 13:35. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 13:50.
The 31ft Charter Yacht I-Go had run aground on Lugo Rock on one of the lowest tides of the year, despite the rock being clearly marked with navigation buoy. Luckily the yacht appeared to have escaped with minimal damage.

Date: Saturday 11 September, 2010
Service: Injured Seaman onboard Ferry Commodore Goodwill
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, David Proud, Snowy Angove, Andy Jenkin, Clare Angove, Neil Capper
Location: 4 miles South of Falmouth
Weather: S 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 17:41 Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat was requested to launch to evacuate an injure seaman for the Ferry Commodore Goodwill in a position 4 miles South of Falmouth.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 17:51 and headed out across Falmouth Bay, rendezvousing with the Merchant Vessel Commodore Goodwill at 18:20. The injured seaman who was able to walk was transferred to the lifeboat and was landed at the lifeboat station where he was handed into the care of a waiting ambulance crew.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 18:52. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 19:10.

Date: Sunday 15 August, 2010
Service: Overturned Kayak with persons in the water
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, Dave Nicoll, Carl Beardmore, Claire Angove, Jonathan Hackwell, Adam West, Tom Mansell (TDI)
Location: Off Pennance Point
Weather: NE 2, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny

The Action:
At 09:50 Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat was leaving the harbour on exercise when Falmouth Coastguard requested that the Lifeboat proceed to assist two persons reported in the water from an overturned Kayak off Pennance Point.
As the All Weather Lifeboat was approaching Pendennis Point at 09:54 Falmouth Coastguard confirmed that the two occupants of the Kayak had been assisted by the Gyllyngvase Lifeguards Inshore Rescue Boat and no further assistance was required so the Lifeboat continued on its exercise.

Date: Sunday 08 August, 2010
Service: Yacht Pipeduet II aground
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), Snowy Angove, Alan Rowe, Alistair Heane, Dave Nicoll, Steve Bond
Location: The Hutches, Near Maenporth
Weather: NW 4, Slight Sea and Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 14:22 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboats be launched following a call from 34ft Yacht Pipeduet II with six persons onboard reporting that they were aground on The Hutches near Maenporth. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile was also tasked to assist.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 14:30. The Inshore Lifeboat which had launched at 14:28 arrived on scene at 14:34 and found the yacht to be off the rocks but had suffered damage to its drive shaft and was unable to manoeuvre. A crewman was put onboard the yacht to rig a tow and once it was established that there was no major water ingress the All Weather Lifeboat was released to return to station at 14:44. The Inshore Lifeboat towed the yacht back to Falmouth where she was safely moored alongside at Port Pendennis Marina.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 15:00. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 15:10.

Date: Wednesday 14 July, 2010
Service: Yacht Stravaiger with out power and sails blown out
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, David Proud, Snowy Angove, Carl Beardmore, Tom Napper, Claire Angove
Location: 37 miles South of Falmouth
Weather: S 6, Rough Sea & Moderate Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 08:29 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to assist the French Yacht Stravaiger with two persons onboard which was 37 miles South of Falmouth and had suffered engine failure, loss of power and its sails had been blown out. A passing merchant vessel had received the yachts distress call and remained on scene until the arrival of the lifeboat.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 08:40 and arrived on scene at 10:15. Having assessed the situation a hand held radio was passed over to the yacht to aid communication and initially the skipper requested that the Lifeboat escort him towards Falmouth. It soon became apparent that it would be quicker to tow the yacht and having passed over a drogue the tow was connected and the journey back to Falmouth was commenced. The yacht was safely moored at the Port Pendennis Marina in Falmouth at 15:40.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 15:45. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 16:10.

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Date: Sunday 11 July, 2010
Service: Medical Evacuation from Charter Boat Blue Pointer
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, Carl Beardmore, Andy Jenkin, Joe Sabien, Adam West
Location: 1 mile Southeast of Porthallow
Weather: NW 5, Moderate Sea & Slight Swell, Good Visibility, Sunny Periods

The Action:
At 11:38 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to assist in the evacuation of an unconscious female onboard the Charter Boat Blue Pointer which was in a position 1 mile Southeast of Porthallow.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 11:48 and arrived on scene at 12:10. Having assessed the casualties condition she was transferred to the lifeboat and was brought back to the lifeboat station at Falmouth where she was transferred to a waiting ambulance.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 12:53. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 13:10.
The casualty had recovered consciousness by the time the lifeboat arrived and her condition gradually improved during the journey back to Falmouth.

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Date: Monday 05 July, 2010
Service: Fire onboard Pilot Boat Arrow
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, Snowy Angove, Alan Rowe, Dave Nicoll, Carl Beardmore, Tom Napper
Location: Off Eastern Arms of Falmouth Docks
Weather: N 3, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Cloudy

The Action:
At 20:54 Falmouth Coastguard requested that both the Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboats be launched following a report of an engine room fire onboard the Falmouth Pilot Boat Arrow which was just off the Eastern Arm of Falmouth Docks. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile, Fire Brigade and other vessels were also tasked to assist.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 21:03 with two firemen onboard. The crew of the pilot boat had already shut down the boats engines, activated the onboard fire suppression system and deployed the vessels anchor and were on deck awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. The Inshore Lifeboat which had arrived on scene at 21:03 and had taken the pilot boat in tow and when the All Weather Lifeboat arrived on scene at 21:07 it went alongside the pilot boat to assess the situation and evacuated the pilot boat crew.
The All Weather lifeboat crew then commenced boundary cooling of the vessel while it towed it into the pilot boat into the docks pontoon where further Fire Brigade units were waiting. The lifeboat continued to provide boundary cooling and other assistance to the Fire Brigade until they were able to enter the engine room and confirm the fire was out. At 22:56 the All Weather lifeboat was released to return to station.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 23:05. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 23:20.
Although the pilot boats engine room suffered extensive damage the quick action of the pilot boat crew and the prompt response of the lifeboats and fire brigade ensured that situation did not deteriorate further and no one was injured.

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Date: Friday 21 May, 2010
Service: Report of Fire onboard a Houseboat
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, Snowy Angove, John Lower, Tom Napper, Dave Knaggs, Neil Capper
Location: Sailors Creek, Penryn River
Weather: S 2, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Clear Sky

The Action:
At 23:58 (20 May) Falmouth Coastguard requested that both Falmouth All Weather and Inshore Lifeboats be launched following a report from the Fire Brigade of a Houseboat on Fire in Sailors Creek which was believed to have people onboard. The Coastguard Mobile, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance were also tasked to the incident.
The All Weather Lifeboat which was on a mooring in the harbour due to dredging works at its pontoon berth dropped left mooring at 00:07 but shortly afterwards was advised that the Inshore Lifeboat had been able to confirm that the fire was on the beach and not onboard one of the Houseboats so at 00:12 the All Weather Lifeboat was released.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back on its mooring at 00:15 and was once again ready for service.
Although the fire was not onboard one of the boats, and appears to have been lit deliberately, it was of a considerable size and could be clearly seen from the Falmouth side of the River with significant flames and smoke so the initial emergency call was fully justified.

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Date: Tuesday 04 May, 2010
Service: Yacht Galbrila B becalmed with engine failure
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), John Blakeston, David Proud, Alan Rowe, Carl Beardmore, Luke Wills, Andy Jenkin
Location: 1.5 miles South East of the Manacles
Weather: S 2, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Overcast

The Action:
At 03:30 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to assist the 30ft Yacht Galbrila B which was becalmed 1.5 miles South East of the Manacles.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 03:46 arriving on scene at 04:12. A tow line was passed to the yacht and the tow back to Falmouth was commenced at 04:32. The yacht was safely placed on its mooring in Falmouth Harbour at 06:18 with the lifeboat being released to return to station.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 06:25. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 06:40.
The yacht had been on passage from the Isles of Scilly to Falmouth when it had suffered engine failure off The Lizard. The skipper had informed the Coastguard of the situation and was happy to continue under sail but when the yacht approached the Manacle Buoy it became becalmed and there was concern that the yacht would drift towards the Manacle Rocks so assistance was requested.

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Date: Tuesday 27 April, 2010
Service: Yacht Blue Moncha becalmed with engine failure
Crew: Mark Pollard (Coxswain), David Proud, John Lower, Jonathan Hackwell, Claire Angove, Joe Sabien, Dave Knaggs
Location: 1 mile South of the Manacles
Weather: Calm, Slight Sea & Swell, Good Visibility, Clear Sky

The Action:
At 19:59 Falmouth Coastguard requested the launch of Falmouth All Weather Lifeboat be launched to assist the 55ft Yacht Blue Moncha with five persons onboard which was becalmed and had suffered engine failure 1 mile South of the Manacles.
The All Weather Lifeboat left its pontoon berth at 20:12 arriving on scene at 20:36. A tow line was passed to the yacht and the tow back to Falmouth was commenced at 20:48. The yacht was safely moored at Port Pendennis Marina at 22:35 with the lifeboat being released to return to station.
The All Weather Lifeboat was back alongside its pontoon berth by 22:42. The lifeboat was then refuelled, and was ready for service by 22:58.
The yacht had been on passage and was motoring off The Lizard when its gearbox had failed. The skipper had headed back towards Falmouth under sail but as they approached the Manacle Buoy the wind had dropped and there was a risk of the yacht being taken into the Manacle Rocks by the tide so the Coastguard was contacted and assistance requested.