Douglas RNLI lifeboat was launched yesterday, 4th September at 8.23pm at the request of Douglas Coastguard following the report of two kayakers stranded on the seaward side of Douglas Breakwater.
The RNLI all-weather lifeboat Sir William Hillary was launched under the command of volunteer Deputy Second Coxswain Graeme Cushnie to assist the Coastguards by illuminating the scene from seaward allowing Coastguard Rescue Officers to negotiate their way down the sea defence wall and bring the kayakers to safety.
Both kayakers having been reported as safe and well the lifeboat was able to recover both kayaks to the Visitors’ Pontoon at the Battery Pier. The lifeboat was re-housed, washed down, re-fuelled and was ready again for service at 10.05pm.
Photo - Douglas RNLI lifeboat Sir William Hillary illuminate the scene for Douglas Coastguards.
