SSILB 2nd Shout 2008

1st of March 2008

Sandown & Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat was called out by the Solent Coastguard on Saturday the 1st March at 14.50Hrs to a capsized sailing catamaran half a mile South of Culver cliff.

The two people on board could not right the vessel, due to some of the rigging being damaged and the sail could not be adjusted.

One of the men became detached from the vessel, as it was a strong westerly force 5 to 6  and the vessel was blown away from him.

Also tasked to the incident was Coastguard Helicopter Mike Uniform who was near the scene, they picked up both casualties and transferred them to the Ventnor Coastguard team waiting at Yaverland beach.

The helicopter landed on the beach to transfer the two men, they were checked over and were both cold - but ok.

SSILB righted the catamaran after removing its sails, then towed it to White cliff bay, as it was fairly sheltered compared to the westerly winds hitting Culver cliff and Yaverland.

Richard Chantler (Front) & Steve Woodhams (Back) just after they had righted the vessel.

Coastguard rescue helicopter 'Mike Uniform' after landing the casualties on Yaverland Beach.

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AIR SEA RESCUE AFTER CATAMARAN CAPSIZES OFF CULVER

2nd of March 2008

Two men have been rescued from the sea near Culver cliff.

Their catamaran capsized and strong winds blew the vessel away from one of the men.

Sandown and Shanklin Lifeboat responded to the scene and a coastguard helicopter picked up both men who were landed on the beach.

Neither of them were hurt.

The lifeboat dealt with the capsized catamaran on Saturday afternoon.

 

TWO RESCUED FROM CAPSIZED CATAMARAN

 3rd of March 2008

By Elaine Squire


TWO MEN were winched to safety by a coastguard helicopter after their catamaran capsized near Culver cliff on Saturday afternoon.

The helicopter, which was on exercise in the area at the time, rescued the men, who were in the water about 500 metres from shore, and landed them on the beach.
Sandown and Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat, which was also called to the scene after a 999 call from a member of the public, towed the catamaran to the shore.
Neither of the men was injured.