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Title: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 28, 2015, 04:45:32 pm
 Training starts on new search and rescue helicopters in North Wales

Training has started on new search and rescue helicopters which will soon replace the famous yellow Sea Kings.
The red and white Sivorsky helicopters will take over full search and rescue operations on July 1.
Members of every North Wales search and rescue service team took part in the first training session on Wednesday as the teams got up to speed with the new helicopters.
More details and great photos....
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/look-training-starts-new-search-9344878 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/look-training-starts-new-search-9344878)


"Bristow, who won the £1.6bn government contract to provide a search and rescue service."
Under the new contract, 22 helicopters will operate from 10 locations around the UK.
Ten S-92s will be based, two per site, at Stornoway and Sumburgh, and at new bases at Newquay, Caernarfon and Humberside airports.

I was surprised by the privatization of SAR.... looking further I found "for and against" arguments in the following link interesting....
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHKZ_enES433ES433&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=bristow%20air%20sea%20rescue (https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHKZ_enES433ES433&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=bristow%20air%20sea%20rescue)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Blongb on May 29, 2015, 11:55:18 pm
I had the privilege of being a part of Bristow Search and Rescue, for 13 years during my time spent Offshore on the Shell Brent Oilfield. We provided 2 Helicopters, Rescue 145 and 146 to the U.K. Search and Rescue Service which was controlled from Pitreavie Castle, Edinburgh, 24 / 7, 365 days of the year. Bristow has a long tradition in the Search and Rescue field, having started its first U.K. operation at Manston in Kent during 1958.

Just like other parts of the Armed Forces the equipment being used by the R.A.F. and Navy, although much loved, is no longer fit for purpose. The design of the Sea King goes back to 1961, with Rotor systems and Avionics hopelessly out of date by today’s standards. With 97% of their call-outs being of a civilian nature, the Government, with no money in the Treasury really had no choice but to privatize the service.
There has been a very lively debate about it on the following link 

http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/511282-uk-sar-2013-privatisation-new-thread.html (http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/511282-uk-sar-2013-privatisation-new-thread.html)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on May 30, 2015, 01:03:34 pm
Thanks for the link, Blongb, it helped to answer some of my questions.....I would like to think some formal recognition will be forthcoming for outstanding service......it will be a tough act to follow.....
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 03, 2015, 11:26:12 am
I could hear a lot of helicopter activity last night but did not see anything.......Anybody?  ?  ?
"PRACTICE RUN: Two new red and white Sikorsky S92s search and rescue helicopters were out on training along the Menai Strait last night."RefDP.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 03, 2015, 12:12:18 pm
new red and white Sikorsky S92s search and rescue helicopters
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Barney Baker on June 03, 2015, 06:48:09 pm
Helicopter activity was a police helicopter hovering about 300 feet above around the Kings Head/Church Walks area
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 03, 2015, 07:00:47 pm
Helicopter activity was a police helicopter hovering about 300 feet above around the Kings Head/Church Walks area
Thanks Barney,  I put two and two together, and got the wrong answer again.... :(
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: TheMedz on June 04, 2015, 08:14:28 am
https://mobile.twitter.com/NPAS_Rhuddlan (https://mobile.twitter.com/NPAS_Rhuddlan)

The police helicopter website says they were called out to search for a missing person over Llandudno at 9pm on the 2nd
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 08, 2015, 05:09:43 pm
RAF Sea King photographed alongside new search and rescue helicopter

A rescue team leader managed to capture the old and the new as he was joined by volunteers from across Snowdonia for a training session.

Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation leader John Hulse took this picture of an RAF Sea King flying past the new civilian search and rescue helicopter that will take over the role next month.

About 50 volunteer team members from across North Wales gathered at the Ogwen base over the weekend for training and familiarisation with one of the new Coastguard Sikorsky S-92 aircraft that will be operated by Bristow Helicopters from a new base at Caernarfon Airport from July.

Ogwen Valley MRT spokesman Chris Lloyd said the training session was taking place on Sunday when the familiar yellow Sea King of C Flight of 22 Squadron from RAF Valley flew past the Ogwen Valley base.
"We are holding regular training sessions with the new helicopters at our base. members from all the region's mountain rescue teams are coming here,"
During the weekend the new red and white aircraft were involved in exercises with the Moelfre and Beaumaris RNLI crews.

The move is the latest in the staged introduction of the civilian search and rescue service, which will replace the Sea Kings operated by the RAF and Royal Navy, which have taken part in thousands of mountain rescue operations since they first went into service in the 1970s.
PHOTO GALLERT...http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/raf-sea-king-photographed-alongside-9413008 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/raf-sea-king-photographed-alongside-9413008)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 MOUNTAIN RESCUE SETBACK
Post by: SteveH on June 09, 2015, 06:44:48 pm
After the recent deaths, this is a unbelievable ....... $angry$

Police probe after mountain rescue vehicles damaged

An investigation is underway after three Land Rovers used by a North Wales mountain rescue team were damaged - putting lives at risk.

Police say the battery cables on all three vehicles had been cut, rendering them immobile.
All bolts securing front and back passenger doors had been removed from two of the vehicles, with one back door left on the floor. A door on the third vehicle had also been forced open.

The three Land Rovers were parked at the mountain rescue team's base in Nant Peris and it is believed the damage was caused between midday yesterday and midday today.

Just last Sunday, rescue volunteers were called out when four swimmers got into difficulties at a Llanberis waterfall - two of whom later died.
Mountain rescue teams provide an invaluable service to the public in the Snowdonia area who fall or get into difficulties.

As a result of the damage members of Llanberis MRT were not in a position to be deployed to any emergency situation and it is by chance that no emergency calls have been received today requiring their assistance.

– PC MARK OWEN, NORTH WALES POLICE
Police enquiries are ongoing and Crime Scene Investigators have also attended the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call North Wales Police on the 101 number, quoting reference number S083209.
Alternatively, individuals can contact Crimestopers anonymously with information on 0800 555 111.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 10, 2015, 06:43:27 pm
Conwy garage lends Land Rovers to mountain rescue team stranded by vandals
A car garage has driven to the rescue of a stranded team of emergency volunteers.
Conwy Land Rover has lent Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team two Defenders while three vandalised emergency response vehicles are repaired.
Some time between midday on Monday and lunchtime on Tuesday, the bolts which secured both front and rear passenger doors were removed from two Land Rover Discovery vehicles at the team’s base in Nant Peris.
The door of the third vehicle was forced open, while the battery cables on all three vehicles had been cut, rendering all three out of action.
But Conwy Land Rover, with the help of North Wales Police, have now temporarily given the team two vehicles, meaning they can respond to emergency calls.
Jason Ashley, Conwy Land Rover head of business, said: “We have a close relationship with Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team and massive respect for what they do.
“So, from our point of view, it was just the natural thing to do.
“We didn’t think twice. We knew we needed to get them mobile.”
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-garage-lends-land-rovers-9427179 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-garage-lends-land-rovers-9427179)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 13, 2015, 05:33:20 pm
Slow motion S92 hover during training today....With the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation,  a busy voluntary search and rescue team covering Northern Snowdonia in North Wales, UK.

https://twitter.com/OVMRO?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailypost.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnorth-wales-news%2Flive-north-wales (https://twitter.com/OVMRO?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailypost.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnorth-wales-news%2Flive-north-wales)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 17, 2015, 12:16:26 pm
WED>>>17th June
HELICOPTER: The dramatic sight of the Sea King helicopter winching someone out of the water near the Great Orme in Llandudno, is a training exercise, Holyhead Coastguard say.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Blongb on June 17, 2015, 07:42:49 pm
WED>>>17th June
HELICOPTER: The dramatic sight of the Sea King helicopter winching someone out of the water near the Great Orme in Llandudno, is a training exercise, Holyhead Coastguard say.

That really is great fun Steve. The last time I played the casualty was in Baltasound up on the Island of Unst back in the late 90's.  $donald$
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on June 18, 2015, 03:03:33 pm
RAN AGROUND:Thurs AM  Lifeboat crews and coastguards are currently assisting a yacht which has gone aground in Llandudno Bay.
The sailor on board dragged the anchor onshore overnight which led to the vessel getting stuck.
Rescue crews are waiting for the tide to come in to lift the boat back into the sea.

RNLI: Thur afternoon... Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched twice in nine hours to rescue the same vessel in difficulties off the North Wales coast.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 22, 2015, 06:35:41 pm
RAF Valley bids emotional farewell to Search and Rescue service in special civic ceremony

An Assembly Member has called on private operators to match the service that RAF Valley search and rescue crews have given the region over the past 60 years.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, Ynys Mon AM, was speaking at an emotional civic farewell at the Anglesey base attended by Mayors, councillors and mountain rescue team volunteers.
After a tour by C Flight crew, Mr ap Iorwerth said it was a “shame to be losing a part of our heritage” as C Flight 22 Squadron prepares to hand over rescue missions to Bristow Helicopters Ltd.
The service’s base of operations region will also move from RAF Valley on Anglesey to Caernarfon Airport at Dinas Dinlle on July 1.
Mr ap Iorweth said: “These are quite ageing aircraft but they have stood the test of time very well.
“We’re told that the new aircraft are better, they’re more powerful. And of course many of the crews that will be crewing the aircraft out of Caernarfon will be the same crews that have been successfully crewing these aircraft out of Valley.”
But he added: “It is a real shame that we are losing this part of our heritage here on Anglesey. I was brought up between RAF Valley and the mountains and to have the yellow Wessexes and then the Sea Kings flying over was part of my upbringing.”

In April, the latest 22 Squadron crews marked the base’s 10,000th rescue since Search and Rescue missions began in September 1955.
Mr ap Iorwerth added: “It’s a shame in a way that there had to be privatisation.
“But at the end of the day it’s the service we’ll be looking at, and making sure that in very capable hands, with many of the staff from RAF Valley, the new service is just as effective as this one.”

Earlier on Friday, Flight Sergeant Dickie Myers, reflected on completing 230 rescues in three and a half years from RAF Valley.
He remembers lifting ten victims to safety during the Borth caravan site flooding in June 2012. On another occasion he airlifted a man having an epileptic fit to Ysbyty Gwynedd in heavy cloud.
He added: “People say we’re courageous but I think we just fall back on the training we’ve had.”

After July 1, Sgt Myers will head to the Falklands to continue being a winchman for the following nine months.
But he will have fond memories of RAF Valley.
“There is some sadness but it has been a fantastic part of my life.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and my family and I have enjoyed being part of the SAR (Search and Rescue) force community.”

MORE AND PHOTOS....http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-raf-valley-bids-emotional-9501662 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-raf-valley-bids-emotional-9501662)


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Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 23, 2015, 11:50:58 am
I saw the new SAR chopper over the Oval last night.................

RNLI EXERCISE: Llandudno RNLI crews have carried out their first exercise with one of the new civilian-operated Coastguard search and rescue helicopters yesterday.refDP
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 23, 2015, 05:01:30 pm
Llandudno lifeboat got to grips with the new operating procedures of the Sikorsky S-92 last night, which, with its distinctive red and white livery, will replace the yellow Sea Kings of C-flight 22Sqn RAF Valley from July 1 REFDP
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Ian on June 23, 2015, 05:33:39 pm
If I read the blurb correctly, the new choppers are being stationed in Cardiff. Even by chopper that's a fair way from where most climbing casualties occur.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 23, 2015, 05:47:34 pm
If I read the blurb correctly, the new choppers are being stationed in Cardiff. Even by chopper that's a fair way from where most climbing casualties occur.
Moved to Caernarfon Ian................. $good$

First glimpse of new £7m search and rescue base
artist's impression of how the new hanger at Caernarfon will look
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 23, 2015, 07:09:54 pm
Watch: Video of last night exercise with the new Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter

http://rnli.org/Pages/Download-Confirmation.aspx?link=wkgYrWTE_hq.mp4&type=video&VideoItemID={0220285C-34C6-4799-A4D9-E97B3CE8F345} (http://rnli.org/Pages/Download-Confirmation.aspx?link=wkgYrWTE_hq.mp4&type=video&VideoItemID={0220285C-34C6-4799-A4D9-E97B3CE8F345})
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on June 29, 2015, 09:17:46 pm
End of an era for RAF Valley search and rescue service captured in S4C documentary

As the RAF’s 22 Squadron rescue service comes to an end after operating for more than half a century from its base in Valley on Anglesey, S4C will document the end of its partnership with Britain’s busiest mountain rescue team.

In SOS Yr Wyddfa: Newyddion Arbennig (SOS Snowdon: Special News) on Wednesday we see Llanberis mountain rescue team working with 22 Squadron for the final time.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/end-era-raf-valley-search-9526539 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/end-era-raf-valley-search-9526539)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA/MOUNTAIN RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2015, 03:18:40 pm
Voluntary mountain rescue service 'unsustainable' says Assembly Member

Voluntary mountain rescue is unsustainable because of increased pressure on the free service, a North Wales Assembly Member has warned.

Alun Ffred Jones was speaking as search and rescue at RAF Valley ends today and US private company Bristow takes over.
He said: “The police get paid, the ambulance gets paid, Bristow gets paid, but the volunteers in the Mountain Rescue Teams don’t get paid and they are the ones who do the hard work and often the dangerous work.
“It’s hard to think that they can cope with any more pressure as more and more people come to our mountains, several of them not properly prepared and they get into trouble and they expect volunteers to get out of their beds in the middle of the night to rescue them.
“I don’t know how long this can continue.”

                                       'No respect for the mountain'
Mr Jones added: “In the early days when the mountain rescue team in Llanberis was established it was mountaineers and walkers we were helping and we could empathise with them and that’s why the service was free but as the emphasis has changed and the people who turn out are ill-prepared, have no respect for the mountain or sympathy with the mountain then we too are losing our sympathy with them.”

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/voluntary-mountain-rescue-service-unsustainable-9563410 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/voluntary-mountain-rescue-service-unsustainable-9563410)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2015, 05:58:26 pm
That's it, it's handover day...............I saw the new chopper over Llandudno today, sounds "bigger".....

End of an era at RAF Valley as search and rescue service moves to Caernarfon Airport

 Just after 7.30am this morning, a Sea King helicopter took off from RAF Valley and made one last low-level flight before the aircraft, callsign Rescue 122, landed back at base at 9am for the short handover ceremony.
Squadron Leader Rob Hurcomb, Officer Commanding, C Flight, 22 Squadron, accompanied by his fellow duty crew members, switched off the rotor blades for the last time as the crews stood down and officially handed over responsibility for search and rescue to the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/end-era-raf-valley-search-9564178 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/end-era-raf-valley-search-9564178)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: DaveR on July 02, 2015, 10:25:11 am
That's it, it's handover day...............I saw the new chopper over Llandudno today, sounds "bigger".....
I saw the new helicopter in an exercise with the Lifeboat the other day out in the Bay. The Sikorsky is an impressive beast, really stirred up the spray as it hovered low over the waves.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on July 04, 2015, 07:17:23 pm
LLANDUDNO LIFEBOAT: Llandudno's RNLI inshore lifeboat was called out at 12.05pm today to go to the assistance of a boat which had suffered engine failure off Raynes jetty, Llanddulas. A strong offshore breeze was blowing at the scene.

The occupant of the boat, a local man on an angling trip had anchored his craft to await help after calling the Coastguard on his mobile.

Taken by road to Rhos-on-Sea, the lifeboat launched at 1225, reaching the disabled and now drifting craft shortly afterwards. The RNLI crew quickly took the boat in tow and brought it safely ashore at Porth Eirias, its occupant unharmed.refDP
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on July 05, 2015, 02:13:30 pm
Teenager in Llandudno injured tombstoning near Great Orme
A teenager was taken to hospital after he was injured tombstoning near Llandudno’s Great Orme.

The 15-year-old, who is believed to be from Llandudno Junction, hurt his ankle when he landed on a rock in the Pigeons Cave area at around 7pm yesterday (July 4).
He had to be pulled out of the water onto an area of shingle beach by his friends, who alerted the emergency services.
Holyhead Coastguard was called and scrambled Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat, Llandudno coastguard and an ambulance to the scene.

A spokesman for the Llandudno Lifeboat said: “Launching at 7.15pm, the lifeboat, carrying first-aid materials and a stretcher arrived at the spot a few minutes later to find coastguards had started to administer first aid to the casualty on the shingle.
“With evacuation by sea clearly the best option, once the teenager’s condition had been stabilised he was transferred by the RNLI crew and coastguards into the lifeboat, which then ferried him to Llandudno’s north shore slipway where an ambulance was waiting to transfer him to hospital.
“The lifeboat returned to station by 8.15pm.”

The teenager was one of a group who were tombstoning in the Pigeons Cave area below the Marine Drive area of the town.
The craze includes jumping into the water from cliffs, piers and other structures.
But since 2004, HM Coastguard says it has dealt with more than 200 incidents relating to tombstoning, with 70 injuries and 20 deaths.
The agency warns that water depth “can alter with the tide”, and that water “may be shallower than it seems”.
It said submerged objects like rocks may also not be visible, and can cause serious injury.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/teenager-llandudno-injured-tombstoning-near-9590074 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/teenager-llandudno-injured-tombstoning-near-9590074)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: norman08 on July 05, 2015, 06:37:25 pm
Why did the daily post have picture of the west shore side when pigeons cave is on the north side ,can,t do a decent job of a story .
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on July 09, 2015, 12:34:34 pm
I found this link, reading a RNLI report, very interesting and a bit scary, try it......

http://www.respectthewater.com/coldwatershock/ (http://www.respectthewater.com/coldwatershock/)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on July 11, 2015, 01:20:33 pm
I found this link, reading a RNLI report, very interesting and a bit scary, try it......
http://www.respectthewater.com/coldwatershock/ (http://www.respectthewater.com/coldwatershock/)
COASTAL FATALITIES: Eight people lost their lives in North Wales waters last year.

Figures released by the RNLI show 19 people died around Wales’ coast with a further 84 people narrowly surviving.
The figures are revealed as the RNLI launches its 2015 national drowning prevention campaign, Respect the Water.
Of the 89 people who died over the past five years, over half (57%) were taking part in activities like walking, running, climbing and boating and were, therefore, unlikely to have intended to be in the water.

Over the past five years, slips and falls while walking and running contributed to the most coastal deaths in Wales, accounting for 31% (28).
Swimming, jumping in and general leisure use accounted for 25% (22) of the coastal deaths in Wales over the five-year period; angling 8% (7), and commercial use 7% (6).

Men are far more prone to getting into danger accounting for almost 74% of the deaths over the five-year period.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on July 13, 2015, 12:48:07 pm
LIFEBOAT: Llandudno's all-weather lifeboat was launched last night to rescue a Conwy-based fishing vessel stuck without power a mile of Penmaenmawr.

The skipper of the 24-foot Susie Mo II, who was alone on board, had radioed Holyhead Coastguard to ask for help after the engine of his boat failed, leaving the craft adrift and unable to recover its deployed fishing gear.

When the lifeboat arrived at the scene, the RNLI station mechanic was transferred from the lifeboat to the stricken craft; working with its skipper he was able to resolve the engine problem, enabling the 'Susie Mo II'  to recover her nets before proceeding under her own power into the River Conwy to a safe berth at Conwy quay wall, escorted all the way by the lifeboat.

By 10.30pm hrs the lifeboat had returned to Llandudno and been made ready for her next mission.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: SteveH on August 02, 2015, 02:44:34 pm
SAR over Little Orme Sat 01/8/15

QUARRY RESCUE: A man was rescued after becoming stuck at a quarry after attempting to rescue his pet dog.
The man got into difficulty when he tried to rescue the dog who had become trapped on a slope at the Little Orme quarry in Llandudno.

A search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon and volunteers from Llandudno Coastguard team were called to the incident at 9.30am on Saturday.
A coastguard spokesman said both the man and dog were checked out at the scene and sustained no injuries.

Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI Westshore
Post by: SteveH on August 07, 2015, 05:14:41 pm
Saw the ambulance and inshore lifeboat tearing down Gloddaeth Ave earlier................

RESCUE: Two women had to be rescued today after marooning themselves on Llandudno's sandbanks.
The pair were said to be "oblivious" to the changing tides which the RNLI say is a common and serious problem among holidaymakers.REFDP

I have just had a rethink about the above, looking out from Westshore at the flats......tide changes.... is the first thing I would think of...... :o
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 07, 2015, 05:24:00 pm
There is one sandbank there in particular which is very dangerous and someone died a few years ago after they became stranded on it.   They did have a life raft on one of the sand banks but not one on the worst sandbank which seemed strange.
I'm not sure if they did eventually put a life raft on the worst sandbank but I have a vague memory that it was removed at the end of the Summer season.
I bet Norman08  would have a better memory of the incident than I have.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: norman08 on August 07, 2015, 05:33:48 pm
Yes think the last one was a young lad from town ,they could hear the shouting from the Lilly but couldn't,t see anything ,  Steve what they mean is the whole channel is changing ,if you stand up on the stiale looking down low tide you can see the change , yes Hugo we think that pontoon should be moved or another one put there ,I also think the hut is in the wrong position now (by the toll house )should be in the middle like it was before .
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 07, 2015, 06:01:50 pm
I can't understand why they don't have a pontoon there permanently, after all accidents can happen any time of the year.    That channel has been changing over the years and is probably worse now than it has ever been.
Our Taid Samuel used to warn your Dad and my Mam about it when they lived in the Penmorfa cottages and that was in the 1920's, he also warned them about quicksand in that area.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Ian on August 07, 2015, 07:21:55 pm
Curious;  the most dangerous quicksands in the world are off the West UK coast between Cardiff and North Blackpool.  When the boys were young we took them over to Hilbre Islands every year.  Perfectly safe if you know the route and the tides. Oh - and have a watch. But estuaries all round the UK are lethal, mainly because we have some of the highest tidal ranges in the world.  But sadly some visitors see the exposed sandbanks as inviting and never give a thought to things like the tide.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 07, 2015, 10:12:39 pm
Now you tell me about Hilbre Island Ian!       We are due to go for a walk there this year so we'll have to watch out for the quicksand, but  forearmed is forewarned and I think I'll make sure that Tellytubby and Rhuddlan lead the way.     $good$         ;D
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Ian on August 08, 2015, 08:22:47 am
I'm sure you already know the route, Hugo, but for anyone else you set off from W Kirby boating lake and aim for the left-most and tiniest islands of the three. That keeps you to the sandstone bar the entire way. It's the return that sometimes catches folk out, as it seems solid between Hilbre itself and W Kirby, but the only safe route is to retrace your steps across to Little Eye then turn towards W Kirby and aim for the boating lake.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 08, 2015, 08:49:31 am
I don't know the route Ian as I've never been there before but Tellytubby and Rhuddlan have on a number of occasions.     I'll follow their steps but will be about 20 yards behind them in case the sands have shifted.        ;D
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Ian on August 08, 2015, 09:33:47 am
It's a great walk, Hugo, and a lovely place to visit. Middle Island is our favourite, as it has a fascinating cave on the NE side.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 08, 2015, 11:21:41 am
Thanks Ian,  I'll remember that.   I don't know when we'll get around to doing it though as we have a few walks lined up already but we are looking forward to doing it as soon as we can.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2015, 01:51:48 pm
Ambulance and RNLI heading for Westshore again..........
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2015, 03:40:12 pm
Ambulance and RNLI heading for Westshore again..........

AND AGAIN...........15.39pm


UPDATE....This is the earlier incident ........
LUCKY HOLIDAYMAKERS: Over a dozen people were brought to safety by Llandudno RNLI crews today after the incoming tide had begun to maroon them all on the sandbanks off the resort's West Shore.

 Belatedly realising the danger they were in, some had apparently begun to wade thigh deep in the water across the treacherous and rapidly-filling North Deep channel to reach safety.

Following a 999 call from a member of the public, Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat and Llandudno coastguard were scrambled to the scene just after 1.30pm.REFDP
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI /Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2015, 04:03:35 pm
Re second call out...........

HOLIDAYMAKER TRAPPED: Llandudno's RNLI Lifeboat is currently out rescuing another holidaymaker from the sand banks in the West Shore of Llandudno. 12 have been rescued so far today from the same place.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 08, 2015, 04:37:54 pm
Do you know if it's the sandbank near the sewer pipe?     That channel comes in very fast and is fairly deep too.
If it's not there already then the pontoon should be put in place to avoid any loss of life.  The RNLI will get there as quickly as possible but sometimes it is too late and there could be  tragic consequences.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI /Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2015, 04:39:54 pm
Re second call out...........

HOLIDAYMAKER TRAPPED: Llandudno's RNLI Lifeboat is currently out rescuing another holidaymaker from the sand banks in the West Shore of Llandudno. 12 have been rescued so far today from the same place.
GREAT NEWS: We are pleased to report that although RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat launched again at 3.40pm. There was no sign of anyone further needing any help. Holyhead Coastguard has now confirmed he made it ashore OK.

Sorry Hugo, I do not know the location ..........
But I do agree something has to be done, a dozen in one afternoon is scary, it would only take a multiple emergency to cause time delays..........
I have seen some signs down there, time for more bigger and better warnings.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Ian on August 08, 2015, 05:29:41 pm
Possibly better all-round education is needed. A small leaflet in every hotel and BH might have some effect.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Nemesis on August 08, 2015, 06:11:53 pm
From past experience people rarely actually read anything left for their information( including a breakfast menu). Having said that, a small majority read everything in sight.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Michael on August 08, 2015, 08:42:27 pm
  And a few read but fail to understand. When I had the mega busy shop in Towyn we were absolutely at bursting point with customers. In desperation and trying to ease the pressure I grabbed a chalk and blackboard, dragged it outside and chalked in big letters "NO MILK. NO BREAD"
  Cue for several shouts "Does that mean you haven't got any milk and bread?"
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Hugo on August 08, 2015, 10:23:49 pm
More than a dozen people trapped by tides off Llandudno's West Shore

https://newsdesk.moreover.com/click/?p=Q1QyL2E9MjIyMzkwMDAzMTAmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9WVVBT0J4N0JKT2NaZkgtbC1TOTZrQSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj1nMTEwOA&a=22239000310&f=TmV3cw&s=ZXhwb3J0&u=ZXIubmV3bWVkaWFAYmJjLmNvLnVr&c=QkJDIE5FV1MgT05MSU5F&ci=334&i=283&e=Tm9ydGggV2FsZXMgRGFpbHkgUG9zdA&d=685&t=2&k=36145&ck=7fea525e7b0d5b101e356056efc8d180

Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Gwynant on August 12, 2015, 04:18:08 pm
Do you know if it's the sandbank near the sewer pipe?     That channel comes in very fast and is fairly deep too.
If it's not there already then the pontoon should be put in place to avoid any loss of life.  The RNLI will get there as quickly as possible but sometimes it is too late and there could be  tragic consequences.
          Looking out at the orange rescue pontoon on the west shore today I'm sure it has been moved considerably closer to the shore recently. It used to be way out beyond the Perch Light but now it seemed to be just a couple of hundred metres off the Black Rock Breakwater just seaward of the channel. Three or four years ago I passed it piled up on the breakwater the day after a big winter storm.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on August 21, 2015, 12:35:25 pm
Man airlifted to hospital after falling ill on boat near Llandudno

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after falling ill on his boat near Llandudno.

The single-handed yachtsman and his vessel brought to safety in a joint rescue operation involving Llandudno RNLI lifeboat, a coastguard rescue helicopter and a commercial vessel.

The skipper of the 8-metre yacht 'Caprice', bound for Conwy requested help after being taken ill when his craft was six miles north of Great Orme's head.

Llandudno lifeboat launched at 9am today (Monday) and coastguard helicopter Rescue 936 was diverted to the scene, while a nearby windfarm vessel, the 'EMS Viking' was also deployed.

The sailor, who has not been named, was flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd at 9.50am and his yacht was returned to Conwy by the lifeboat.  REF NWPioneer
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...RNLI New Station
Post by: Lyndylou on March 01, 2016, 03:46:26 pm
Contract awarded for new Lifeboat Station Llandudno

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/llandudno-rnli-lifeboat-station-work-10965306 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/llandudno-rnli-lifeboat-station-work-10965306)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on March 22, 2016, 04:02:29 pm
Llandudno and Rhyl lifeboat crews follow trail of black smoke after reports of boat "on fire"

LLANDUDNO'S inshore lifeboat was launched after reports of a boat "on fire" near Penrhyn Bay.

Llandudno RNLI was launched at 11.25am today (Tuesday). The craft in question - located two miles off Penrhyn Bay - was making intermittent progress eastwards.

Llandudno coastguards ashore at Rhos followed the boat's progress by the trail of black smoke it was emitting. Rhyl RNLI all-weather lifeboat later took over the operation and found the craft was not on fire - but was experiencing engine problems.

A spokesperson for Llandudno Lifeboat said: "Rhyl RNLI all-weather lifeboat launched at 11.45am to take over the operation and found the craft was not in fact on fire, but appeared to be experiencing engine problems.

"It was escorted into Rhyl harbour, whilst Llandudno's lifeboat returned to Porth Eirias at Colwyn Bay for recovery and transfer to Llandudno for refuelling."   REF   Pioneer.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 Rhos on Sea Hoax Call
Post by: SteveH on April 03, 2016, 04:52:35 pm
Rhos on Sea major air and sea search launched after hoax call

A hoax caller sparked a massive air land and sea search after falsely reporting seeing someone enter the water in Rhos on Sea
Police, paramedics and the search and rescue helicopter raced to the scene just after 2.40am this morning, along with crews from Llandudno Coastguard and the RNLI .

On arrival, they found a man wet from the waist down claiming he had been in the water attempting to rescue a man he had apparently seen enter the sea.
But police discovered the call was malicious dealt with the man at the scene.

A spokesman for Llandudno Coastguard said: “ We were paged at 2.44am to reports a person had entered the water at Rhos on Sea.
“We arrived on scene first and were able to speak with the first informant who told us he saw a person walking into the water approximately 30 minutes before our arrival and that he had attempted to go after them.

“Llandudno lifeboat crew were paged and North Wales Police, the Welsh Ambulance Services and Rescue 936 (helicopter) also attended.
“The lifeboat conducted search of the water while we, along with some assistance from the lifeboat shore crew, conducted a shoreline search form Colwyn Bay Pier to the slipway at Rhos on Sea.”

The spokesman added: “The informant was wet from the waist down as he had been in the water attempting to rescue this person so we warmed him up in our vehicle.

“Whilst the air, land and sea search was ongoing and an ambulance standing by, the police began to make some enquiries where details started to emerge to suggest this call might not be as it was initially
“Following further enquiries it was determined that a malicious call had been made and that no one had actually entered the water.”

When Holyhead Coastguard was satisfied no one was in danger, all agencies were stood down.
Llandudno Coastguard returned to their station at 4.45am while police dealt with the hoax caller.
North Wales Police have not confirmed whether anyone was arrested.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rhos-sea-major-air-sea-11130564 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rhos-sea-major-air-sea-11130564)


Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on April 05, 2016, 10:46:37 am
Work on Llandudno's new lifeboat station to officially start this week

The turf at the site of the modern new boathouse at Craig-y-Don will be cut on Thursday, April 7, officially signalling the the start of works which are expected to commence to a greater extent on Monday, April 11.

The £2.6 million station, the contract for which was was awarded to North-Wales based contractor Wynne Construction, is expected to take about 14 months to complete and will house a new 25-knot Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat and a D-class inshore lifeboat together with their launching equipment.

Preliminary work to install temporary traffic lights and install pedestrian barriers has already got underway and this week work began on site fencing, with the site cabins due to arrive next week ready to start work.
http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160566/work-on-llandudno-s-new-lifeboat-station-to-officially-start-this-week.aspx (http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160566/work-on-llandudno-s-new-lifeboat-station-to-officially-start-this-week.aspx)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: OrmeMac on April 05, 2016, 05:12:56 pm
Preliminary work to install temporary traffic lights and install pedestrian barriers has already got underway and this week work began on site fencing, with the site cabins due to arrive next week ready to start work.
http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160566/work-on-llandudno-s-new-lifeboat-station-to-officially-start-this-week.aspx (http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160566/work-on-llandudno-s-new-lifeboat-station-to-officially-start-this-week.aspx)

Traffic lights installed just before the Transport Festival and Victorian Extravaganza weekend? As if the usual chaos isn't bad enough!
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Merddin Emrys on April 05, 2016, 05:48:47 pm
Very true!
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: Nemesis on April 05, 2016, 06:05:03 pm
Preliminary work to install temporary traffic lights and install pedestrian barriers has already got underway and this week work began on site fencing, with the site cabins due to arrive next week ready to start work.
http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160566/work-on-llandudno-s-new-lifeboat-station-to-officially-start-this-week.aspx (http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160566/work-on-llandudno-s-new-lifeboat-station-to-officially-start-this-week.aspx)

Traffic lights installed just before the Transport Festival and Victorian Extravaganza weekend? As if the usual chaos isn't bad enough!

Let us hope they move them and make way for 2 way traffic before that weekend!
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Barney Baker on April 06, 2016, 08:59:19 am
it is two way traffic the lights were only there for the erection of the bollards
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on April 14, 2016, 01:43:02 pm
Llandudno's new inshore lifeboat called into action days after arriving
The new lifeboat, which arrived on Wednesday, April 6, has been named 'Dr Barbara Saunderson' in recognition of the Llanfairfechan resident who, prior to her death in 2014 generously provided the funds to finance the boat's construction.

Dr Barbara Saunderson was launched on her maiden mission on Sunday, April 10, when she was called out to go to a male kite-surfer reported to be in difficulties offshore.

The man had set off from the beach at Colwyn Bay shortly before 2pm and appeared to experience difficulties in the fresh conditions and ebbing spring tide, which resulted in him being carried out of sight round the Rhos Point promontory and led to an emergency call to Holyhead Coastguard.

Following this the lifeboat launched at 2.15pm from Llandudno's sailing club slipway, but whilst she was making full speed to the scene, Llandudno coastguards found the kite surfer safe and well on the promenade at Penrhyn Bay, to where he had made his way after managing to get ashore.

The lifeboat was stood down to return to station for refuelling and to be made ready for further service.
http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160893/llandudno-s-new-inshore-lifeboat-called-into-action-days-after-arriving.aspx (http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/160893/llandudno-s-new-inshore-lifeboat-called-into-action-days-after-arriving.aspx)
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE/RNLI
Post by: SteveH on April 20, 2016, 05:27:46 pm
INSHORE LIFEBOAT CALL-OUT
Llandudno's RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched from the resort's north shore just before 11 a.m. this morning to go to the assistance of the 17-foot speedboat 'Never Enough' which had broken down with two people on board 500 yards off Porth Eirias. The stranded craft had anchored, and its occupants had called for help using a mobile phone - their boat had no radio fitted.
However, whilst the ILB was en route, the stranded craft was brought ashore at Colwyn Bay by another small craft, and as a result Holyhead Coastguard stood down the lifeboat, which returned to her station.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on April 28, 2016, 01:10:54 pm
LLANDUDNO LIFEBOAT BRINGS TO SAFETY VESSEL WITH TEN PEOPLE ON BOARD
A windfarm crew transfer vessel with ten passengers and crew aboard was brought to safety today by Llandudno RNLI all-weather lifeboat after the windfarm craft had been disabled by propulsion and steering problems when half a mile north of Great Orme's Head.
One of the twin engines of the 24-metre 'Tenacity' had failed, as had the craft's steering system, a situation which led to its skipper requesting Holyhead Coastguard for assistance.
As a result, Llandudno's lifeboat was called out at 1.20 p.m., launching shortly afterwards. After rendezvousing with the 'Tenacity' off the Orme the lifeboat assisted the much larger vessel up-channel into the River Conwy, thence to the safety of Deganwy marina.
The lifeboat returned to Llandudno for refuelling and preparation for further service at 3.30 p.m.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2016 RNLI
Post by: SteveH on May 04, 2016, 01:52:48 pm
RNLI Llandudno
Huge thanks to the Honda Goldwingers Light Parade for a cheque totalling £3383 following their spectacular event in September 2015 in aid of RNLI Llandudno. These funds are a welcome boost towards the cost of Llandudno's new lifeboat house.
Pictured are Dave Crowley, Chairman of the Goldwingers, Councillor Frank Bradfield, Llandudno Town Mayor, Alun Pari Huws, Deputy Launching Authority. Graham Heritage, Coxswain, Les Jones, Station Mechanic and Gordon Woodyatt, Chairman of Llandudno Lions.
The 2016 parade will be held on Saturday 3rd September and we are looking forward to seeing them again.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE/RNLI/Coastuard.
Post by: SteveH on May 08, 2016, 11:49:20 am
From Llandudno Coastguard.
We were paged at 15:09 this afternoon along with Llandudno Lifeboat Crew to reports of a broken down vessel off Colwyn Bay.
Launching from Llandudno, the lifeboat made its way around the Little Orme to Colwyn Bay while we made our way to liaise with a team member already at the scene.
We located the vessel aproximately 300 meters from the shore and kept observations on it while the Lifeboat made its way around the Little Orme.
While waiting for the lifeboat, one of the Colwyn Bay Watersports safety boats had made its way towards the casualty vessel and had established a tow. The Lifeboat reached the vessel and was happy for the safety boat to take the vessel back to Porth Eirias.

We made our way to Porth Eirias and met the owner on the beach. We discovered that the owner was inadequately prepared for a day on the water and had ignored advice given this morning not to go to sea.We gave him extensive safety advice and directed him to Colwyn Bay Watersports to receive some powerboat training before attempting to go to sea again.
We were stood down and returned to station.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...RNLI
Post by: SteveH on May 16, 2016, 03:52:43 pm
RNLI NEWS RELEASE
LLANDUDNO LIFEBOAT LAUNCHES TO AID MOTOR CRUISER
A 12-metre twin-engined motor cruiser was brought to safety by Llandudno's RNLI all-weather lifeboat on Saturday afternoon after becoming stranded without power in the Menai Strait.
The 'C J Amore' with a man, woman and their two dogs on board was off Anglesey's Friars Bay during a trip from Conwy when a rope fouled the vessel's propellers, leaving it helpless.
A call from her skipper to Holyhead Coastguard to ask for assistance resulted in Llandudno's all-weather lifeboat being called out at 3.45 p.m., launching shortly afterwards and making a full-speed run to the scene.
The stranded cruiser was quickly taken in tow for the lengthy and necessarily slow passage from the Strait to the Conwy approach channel, thence into the River Conwy and finally to the safety of Conwy Marina.
The lifeboat then returned to Llandudno and by 8.30 p.m. had been recovered, refuelled and made ready for further service.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Ian on May 16, 2016, 04:11:04 pm
Quote
a rope fouled the vessel's propellers, leaving it helpless.

So easily done if ropes aren't stowed properly. 
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE/RNLI/Coastuard.
Post by: DaveR on May 17, 2016, 08:50:41 am
From Llandudno Coastguard.
We discovered that the owner was inadequately prepared for a day on the water and had ignored advice given this morning not to go to sea.We gave him extensive safety advice and directed him to Colwyn Bay Watersports to receive some powerboat training before attempting to go to sea again.
Another idiot wasting everyone's time.  &shake&
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE/RNLI/Coastuard.
Post by: Blongb on May 17, 2016, 11:39:21 am
From Llandudno Coastguard.
We discovered that the owner was inadequately prepared for a day on the water and had ignored advice given this morning not to go to sea.We gave him extensive safety advice and directed him to Colwyn Bay Watersports to receive some powerboat training before attempting to go to sea again.
Another idiot wasting everyone's time.  &shake&


Never mind Dave; at least the free rich mans breakdown service was there to rescue him
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...2015
Post by: Barney Baker on May 17, 2016, 06:32:30 pm
the rope in question may not have been from his boat there is a lot of flotsam floating around and can happen to the best seaman and the lifeboat service will respond whether your rich or poor in any conditions
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...RNLI/COASTGUARD
Post by: SteveH on May 25, 2016, 04:28:55 pm
Coastguard News release........

We were paged at 00:18 last night to reports of a vessel in difficulty near Llandudno Pier. Llandudno Lifeboat Crew were also tasked and launched the All weather Lifeboat.
Arriving on scene we immediately made visual contact with the vessel which was approximately 50 Meters from the shoreline between the Lifeboat Slipway and Pier.
We immediately donned PPE as we were concerned the vessel was about to run aground and we might have needed to conduct a Water Rescue prior to the Lifeboat's arrival.
The vessel was not equipped with VHF Radio so Mobile Phone communication was established by one of the team members and the vessel, we were then able to direct the vessel away from a dangerous location. However, due to the very inexperienced skipper, he was unable to follow our instructions fully so was putting himself in danger.
Llandudno ALB launched and put a crew member on board to assist in its passage to Conwy Marina.
The Lifeboat escorted the boat to Conwy while we tracked its progress from the Marine Drive on the Great Orme.
This rescue could have been avoided as the occupants were completely unprepared for going to sea. The vessel lacked a VHF Radio, Compass, Lifejackets, Navigation Lights and other safety critical items. Safety advice was given by the Lifeboat crew at Conwy.
We were no longer required so we were stood down and returned to station.
Title: Re: AIR/SEA RESCUE...RNLI/COASTGUARD
Post by: SteveH on May 25, 2016, 05:41:44 pm
RNLI News release .....re above

Llandudno's RNLI all-weather lifeboat launched early this morning to go to the assistance of a motor cruiser in difficulties in Llandudno Bay.

The 35' single-engined steel cruiser 'Windy Anna' with two men and a dog on board had attempted to tie up at Llandudno pier.  After striking the structure a number of times, in the process damaging the vessel, the craft's skipper had tried to moor at a jetty marker post, only to be directed away seawards by coastguards ashore.  At this point he called the coastguard by mobile phone to ask for help.
 
A spokesman for the RNLI confirmed that Llandudno's Mersey-class lifeboat 'Andy Pearce' launched at 00.40 hours, reaching the cruiser within minutes.  Due to the casualty vessel's erratic movement the lifeboat had to make a number of attempts before an RNLI crewman could be successfully transferred aboard to take command.  It transpired the two sailors had been at sea for some fifteen hours and were heading for Bristol. Their original port of departure remains unknown.
 
With the lifeboat in close attendance the motor cruiser was then taken round Great Orme's Head, into the River Conwy then to the safety of Conwy Marina. The lifeboat then returned to Llandudno for recovery, refuelling and preparation for further service, all of which was completed by 4am.
 
A spokesman for the RNLI said: "Given the erratic nature of the motor cruiser's progress, the heavy swell and the stiff onshore breeze, there can be little doubt that but for the timely assistance of the lifeboat the vessel would have been driven through the surf onto the beach, or onto the rocks of the Great Orme coastline, with the inevitable serious danger to the men on board. 
 
"The lifeboat coxswain was so perturbed by the condition of the poorly-equipped cruiser that he found it prudent to advise Holyhead Coastguard in order that appropriate investigations might be carried out by the MCA."
refPioneer
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on May 30, 2016, 05:50:33 pm
COASTGUARD NEWS..............

LLANDUDNO VISITORS RESCUED FROM OFFSHORE SANDBANKS
Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat launched at 2 40 p.m. on Bank Holiday Monday to bring to safety groups of visitors in imminent danger of becoming trapped on sandbanks off Llandudno's west shore by the fast-flowing incoming tide.

Initial reports from Llandudno Coastguard indicated that around twenty people might be involved, and in view of this Conwy Lifeboat also launched. In the event, a total of ten people including a nine-month-old baby were ferried, or escorted whilst they waded to safety across the rapidly-filling North Deep channel by the Llandudno crew, whilst Conwy's crew stood by as a further small group made their way ashore on foot.
The whole rescue operation had been completed by 3 p.m.

Rescue workers towed two people to safety on a 25-foot yacht off the coast of Anglesey this morning after it was hit by problems with its propellor.
The yacht was left stranded two miles off the southern coast of Anglesey , in North Wales, after the wind dropped and it could not sail.

On Saturday afternoon a man was hit by a jet ski off West Shore, in Llandudno.
Coastguard officers, police and ambulance staff were all involved in the rescue, but the man’s injuries were not believed to be serious.

A spokesperson for the Coastguard said they also dealt with a lot of “missing children, vessels broken down and dinghies being blown off shore”.
“It’s the time of year when people test their boats for the first time and many vessels won’t be ready.
“They would have left them static for months and they go out on them straight away,” said the spokesperson.

A 70-year-old man was airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd, in Bangor, by the Wales Air Ambulance after he was stung by a weever fish on Saturday morning.

 &well&   To all involved.      &well&

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 04, 2016, 09:42:00 am
RNLI NEWS
Llandudno RNLI all-weather lifeboat launched at 10.50 a.m. today 3/6/16  to go to a motor cruiser which had sustained fouled propellers a short way offshore.
The twin-screw fast cruiser 'Angel of Beaumaris' with two men on board had left Deganwy marina earlier; when she was a short way to the north of Great Orme's Head in the vicinity of the lighthouse her propellers were fouled by some potting gear below the surface, leaving her unable to proceed.
A radio call to Holyhead Coastguard from her skipper led to Llandudno lifeboat being called out to assist; in the meantime a motor fishing vessel working in the area stood by the disabled cruiser.
When the lifeboat arrived, an appropriately fitted-out RNLI crewman was transferred to the motor cruiser and was successful in freeing its propellers. This allowed the craft to set off for Deganwy under her own power, escorted initially by the lifeboat. Once it was ascertained all was now well, the RNLI crew set course for Llandudno, where after recovery and refuelling the lifeboat was ready for further service by 12.30 p.m.

COASTGUARD NEWS    Deganwy sea rescue drama as two children in danger.
A Coastguard spokesman said: “We were called at 2.54pm that two children were in danger of being swept away by the tide.
“There was an adult on scene who did a daisy chain with the children and brought them ashore.
“They had self-rescued by the time we got there.”
 “Lifeboat called to reports of two persons in the water in difficultly, we brought them ashore and handed over to the ambulance crew.”
They added: “To assist us @UKSARRescue936 also attended with paramedic on board to assist the casualties.
The two casualties have been taken to hospital.”

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called at 4.04pm to an incident in Deganwy and a child was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for treatment.”
The youngster’s condition was not believed to be serious.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 04, 2016, 04:48:58 pm
And its only Saturday............See previous page.
North Wales rescue teams kept busy after increase in calls for help across region.

Coastguard and lifeboat crews have had a busy Saturday after a number of call outs around the region.
Seven call outs had been recorded by 11am on the North Wales coast, as holiday makers and locals took advantage of the stunning weather.
A spokesman for the Holyhead Coastguard said: “It’s shaping up to be a busy day with the decent weather and we have had a number of calls already.
“We’re expecting it to be a busy day for us, as we normally don’t get calls starting until midday.”

A solo male kayaker was rescued from the sea on Saturday (4/6) after getting into difficulties off Rhos-on-Sea.
Following reports that the man was in the water clinging to the kayak and appeared to be in trouble, Holyhead Coastguard called out Llandudno's inshore lifeboat and Llandudno Coastguard, at the same time broadcasting a Mayday Relay to vessels in the area requesting their assistance.
Launching at 11.50 a.m. the lifeboat headed for the area at full speed, whilst the windfarm crew vessel 'Excalibur' and another local boat immediately responded to the broadcast.
However as the lifeboat and other vessels neared the reported position a rigid inflatable from Porth Eirias watersports centre arrived and was able to take the man and his kayak on board. With the lifeboat escorting, the RIB took the canoeist to Rhos slipway, where he was taken ashore, apparently none the worse for his escape

A small vessel off Conwy suffered engine failure and the town’s lifeboat was dispatched to help.
One of the volunteer crew of the rescue service managed to fix the problem and the vessel got away under its own steam.



 
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 09, 2016, 02:03:06 pm
Coastguard news.......
We have had an extremely busy week with 9 callouts in total. This is only a brief overview of the callouts we have had:
29/05/16 16:08 - Reports received of a person hit by jetski in Conwy. We assisted in evacuating the casualty to the Ambulance.
30/05/16 14:20 Reports of several people at risk of getting cut off by the rising tide on the West shore. Llandudno Lifeboat Crew and Conwy Lifeboat also in attendance. Persons escorted safely off the bank.
31/05/16 18:15 Call from North Wales Police reporting a despondent Female on Llandudno Pier. Nothing found following search so continued with training session
03/06/16 16:00 999 call received about possible casualties in the water at Deganwy. Casualties were recovered by Conwy Lifeboat with the assistance of Rescue 936. Casualties taken to Hospital for further assessment.
04/06/16 11:49 Reports of a kayaker in the water in Penrhyn Bay. Colwyn Bay Watersports Safey boat rescued casualty and was escorted by Llandudno Lifeboat Crew back to Porth Eirias.
04/06/16 19:00 Reports of people cut off by tide at West Shore. Casualties were escorted safely off the banks by two team members.
05/06/16 17:20 999 call received by Holyhead CGOC reporting persons on the sandbanks at risk of getting cut off. Approximately 22 people escorted to safety.
05/06/16 21:00 Flare sighted near Junction 21 A55. A search of the area was conducted but nothing found.
08/06/16 21:26 Reports of 3 people cut off by the tide on the Sandbanks. Observations were kept on the 3 and they walked off with no assistance.
This brings our total incident count so far this year to 36
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 10, 2016, 11:17:04 am
Coastal deaths around Wales last year hit their highest level for five years, figures have revealed.

During 2015, 20 people died, with coastguard and lifeboat crews saving 78 people from near death.
The figures were released by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as the charity enters the third year of its national drowning prevention campaign, Respect the Water, which aims to halve accidental coastal deaths by 2024.

Last year saw an increase in the number of men losing their lives at the Welsh coast.
Between 2011 and 2014, men made up three-quarters 75% of deaths on the Welsh coast but in 2015 the figure rose to 85%.

According to the RNLI a surprising trend to emerge is that many of the coastal deaths each year are people who never planned to enter the water.

Of the 20 coastal deaths in Wales last year, nearly half (45%) did not intend to get wet and were taking part in activities such as coastal walking and running - the numbe accounted for one-fifth (20%) of the deaths.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/deaths-around-welsh-coast-hit-11450013 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/deaths-around-welsh-coast-hit-11450013)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 19, 2016, 12:09:43 pm
Coastguard News
We were paged at 14:12 at the request of the Welsh Ambulance service to assist in evacuating an injured climber on the Great Orme.
We arrived on scene and liaised with the paramedic who happens to be part of our team as to the best way to get the casualty to the ambulance.
It was decided a stretcher carry would be the safest and most effective method to conduct the resucue and we successfuly evacuated the casualty to the ambulance.
He was left in the care of the ambulance service and taken to hospital for further treatment.

We were paged for the second time today at 18:37 to reports of a broken down speedboat near Llys Helyg Drive on the Orme.
Llandudno Lifeboat Crew also launched the ILB at West Shore.
We made our way to the junction of Marine Drive and Llys Helyg Drive and kept observations on the vessel whilst the ILB took it under tow. .
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 02, 2016, 11:27:54 am
Just after midnight last night, I spotted two distress flares over Westshore towards Conwy, they had already been reported when I phoned, however I have just seen this message from the Coastguard.   $angry$ $angry$ $angry$

"We were paged at 00:07 last night to multiple flare sightings at West Shore.
We arrived on scene and spoke to a few witnessess who had seen people firing flares in the car park.
We conducted a search of the area and found a spent flare cap. However, reports had also been recieved of a flare possibly out to sea so a search of the estuary was commenced.

Nothing was found so we could only assume that one of the flares was fired out to sea.

There was nothing further for us to do so we were returned to station.
Flares are not fireworks, there was a potential for a large scale search using the Lifeboat and the Rescue Helicopter with multiple shore teams out searching for hours. This was avoided by finding the flare cap.
This had the potential to put a massive strain on resources had there been a real emergency that needed to be dealt with. The police were also informed."
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 03, 2016, 11:33:43 am
Coastguard News........
                                                                           (1)
A male jet skier who had been taken ill whilst at sea was landed ashore in a dramatic rapid-response mission by Llandudno's RNLI inshore lifeboat on Saturday afternoon (2/7).

The man had set off earlier in blustery conditions from Porth Eirias at Colwyn Bay, but by the time he was nearing Llandudno had become ill, and as a result activated his emergency personal locator beacon. This was quickly responded to by another jet skier in the area, who on reaching the sick man called the Coastguard to ask for assistance.

Llandudno's RNLI inshore lifeboat, Llandudno Coastguard and an ambulance were scrambled to the incident, with the lifeboat launching at 1.35 p.m. Within minutes the man had been landed ashore in the lifeboat and using the RNLI Land Rover was passed into the care of the ambulance crew on the promenade. The lifeboat then returned to bring the jet ski ashore to await collection later.
                                                                              (2)
We were paged for the third time in 24 hours at 21:05 to Conwy Marina where reports were recieved of a vessel on fire.
Also in attendance were North Wales Fire and Rescue Service with 2 crews and an Environmental protection unit from Bangor and North Wales Police / Heddlu Gogledd Cymru in case of a Marina evacuation.
We liaised with the fire officer in charge and quickly established that the vessel was not on fire but had suffered an engine malfunction, causing some smoke to eminate from the engine compartment.
The vessel had only been bought yesterday and was being serviced by an engineer tomorrow so the owners were extremely unlucky for this incident to occur tonight.
The occupants had completed all the relevant training courses and we were satisfied they were competent and knew what they were doing with all the correct safety equipment.
                                                                              (3)
For the fourth time this weekend we were paged at 00:42 to assist North Wales Police / Heddlu Gogledd Cymru with their search of a missing person in the Llandudno area.
We were tasked along with Rescue 936 to search the Little Orme area of Llandudno.
Nothing was found so we returned to station by 04:15
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 15, 2016, 12:16:57 pm
Puffin island rescue.

The coastguard was alerted to the emergency at about 12:15 BST on Thursday, when the pleasure craft Le Babe hit rocks on Puffin Island.
The RNLI inshore lifeboat from Beaumaris and the all-weather boat from Moelfre were called out.
A passing sightseeing boat helped pull the Le Babe Two to safety.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-36804724 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-36804724)

A tour operator with a boatful of tourists came to the rescue of two sailors whose vessel was being tossed against rocks off the coast of Anglesey.

John Brumfitt Junior, skipper on board the Seawake Anglesey Boat Trips RIB (rigid inflatable boat), became concerned when he heard a “broken and distorted” mayday message on his approach to Ynys Seiriol (Puffin Island) at about 12:15pm today.

Mr Brumfitt said it became apparent that two men were in great difficulty on the oposite side of the island, where their pleasure boat had crashed onto the rocks after an engine failure.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sailors-thrown-onto-rocks-anglesey-11617185 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sailors-thrown-onto-rocks-anglesey-11617185)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 23, 2016, 11:41:42 am
Wondered what all the activity was about last night................

Mayday call off Llandudno sparks major air and sea search.
A Mayday call late last night near Llandudno triggered a major air and sea search off the coast of North Wales.

Holyhead Coastguard heard a Mayday call over the radio at 10.45pm on Friday and helped to coordinate a major search of the sea and coast around Llandudno.

Two Coastguard rescue helicopters and four lifeboats helped in the search with Coastguard rescue teams also scouring the shoreline.
 Conwy Lifeboat @ConwyLifeboat
We were involved in a 4 hour major search operation this morning with multi search and rescue units
 
RNLI lifeboats from Llandudno, Beaumaris, Conwy and Rhyl helped with the search, along with Coastguard rescue teams from Llandudno, Penmon and Rhyl.

Rescue 936 search and rescue helicopter at Caernarfon was joined by a rescue helicopter based at Prestwick.
Nothing was found during the four-hour search and it has been suspended but teams from Rhyl and Penmon teams still searching the coastline.

The coastguard is still treating it as a genuine distress call.      ref DP
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2016, 04:25:07 pm
Coastguard News....

We were paged this afternoon(Sun.) at the request of the Welsh Ambulance Service to a female who had fallen near the Halfway Tram Station on the Great orme.
We stretchered her to the waiting ambulance where she was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd with a suspected ankle fracture.

We were paged again this afternoon to assist in the rescue of a child who was reported as nearly drowning on the North Shore at LLandudno.
The child was quickly located and taken by ambulance to Glan Clwyd Hospital. We wish him a full recovery and our thoughts are with his family.
Please be vigilant whilst on the coast and report any incident to the Coastguard.

Much luckier than the two boys at Barmouth.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 14, 2016, 10:07:49 am
Coastguard News....

For those of you who were out and about in LLandudno today (Sat.) you might have witnessed the dramatic rescue of a female faller on the Little Orme being rescued by the dedicated team of the LLandudno Coastguards and our air support unit 'Rescue 936'. Welsh Ambulance Service Paramedics were also in attendance.

We were paged today at aroud 1400 to assist the Welsh Ambulance Service with the evacuation of a 54 year old lady that had fallen on the Little Orme, LLandudno.
The casualty was quickly located and treated on the scene while we awaited the assistance of our Rescue Helicopter 'Rescue 936'
Orange smoke was deployed to assist the helicopter crew with our exact location and wind direction.
The casualty was winched up to the helicopter and flown to Bodafon Fields to an awaiting ambulance where she was subsiquently taken to hospital by road. The helicopter was then tasked to a higher priority call at Kinmel Bay. Another great example of multi agency teamwork.
Title: Re: Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat day
Post by: SteveH on August 16, 2016, 12:14:58 pm
Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat and Emergency Services Day will be held on Sunday next, 21 August at the resort's north shore.
Featuring static displays and demonstrations by the RNLI and a number of other emergency organisations, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lifeboat launch due at 2 p.m., operations permitting,
Llandudno's lifeboat 'Andy Pearce' will be making what is expected to be her last appearance at the annual event as she is due to be replaced at Llandudno next Spring by a brand-new Shannon-class lifeboat at present under construction at Poole.
The RNLI line-up on Sunday is also expected to include a visiting RNLI D-class training lifeboat and the childrens' favourite, RNLI mascot Stormy Stan.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 22, 2016, 12:20:18 pm
RNLI lifeboats stationed in North Wales were launched 26 times in just four days during one of its busiest weeks in the region.
An RNLI spokesman said: “The fine weather and off-shore winds this week have meant quite a few of the incidents responded to by RNLI lifeboat volunteers this week have involved inflatables.

“Blow-up toys, airbeds and other inflatables are designed for pools, not the sea where they can easily be swept out.
“If you do use them at the beach, then ensure children are closely supervised, always keep near the shore, only use them at a lifeguarded beach between the red and yellow flags, follow the lifeguard’s advice, do not take them out in big waves and never use them when an orange windsock is flying, as this indicates offshore winds which will blow inflatables further out to sea.”  Ref DP.

Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat and Emergency Services Day

Llandudno's lifeboat 'Andy Pearce' made what is expected to be her last appearance at the annual event as she is due to be replaced at Llandudno next Spring by a brand-new Shannon-class lifeboat .

Hundreds on the Prom to enjoy the excellent display and support the Services.

Note the new Lifeboat Station under construction in the background..........
Photos Ref Dave Jones
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 25, 2016, 02:06:53 pm
Respect the water challenge ......................Would you survive..............

If you cannot see the link Google        Respect the water

http://www.respectthewater.com/?utm_content=1471859940&utm_campaign=&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_link (http://www.respectthewater.com/?utm_content=1471859940&utm_campaign=&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_link)

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ...........Great Orme rescue
Post by: SteveH on August 28, 2016, 06:24:02 pm
Coastguard News.....

We were paged at 1500 today to assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust with a person fallen on the slopes above the Gun Sites at on the Great Orme.
Bangor and Penmon Coastguard were also paged to assist as it was a potential cliff rescue
Wales Air Ambulance Helimed 61 as well as the local ambulance crew were also in attendance and were able to locate the casualty for us.
We made our way down to the casualty and carried him by strecher to the bottom of the slope where the ambulance was waiting.
We assisted getting him onto their stretcher where he was taken by road to hospital.
No further action was required so we packed up and returned to station.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard /Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 06, 2016, 12:11:52 pm
Our voluntary rescue services are being hard pressed as this article shows, I agree that we need to educate on a national level, the simple and common sense rules necessary when visiting the coast or hill walking.


 Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team handle 'unsustainable' level of call-outs in record month.
Volunteer crews tackled 43 incidents in August, but warned 'serious consideration' needs to be given to management of Snowdon and its visitors.

Members of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team responded 43 times to incidents on Snowdon this August, compared to what was a record-breaking 34 call-outs last year.

Around 1,000 man-hours were spent rescuing people from Britain’s most popular mountain.

Over the last 10 years, the number of incidents reported has rocketed by 400%.

MORE.... http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llanberis-mountain-rescue-team-handle-11844437 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llanberis-mountain-rescue-team-handle-11844437)

Title: Re: Robotic Life Guard
Post by: SteveH on September 08, 2016, 12:02:21 pm
This looks like a handy gadget, coming to Wales on trial soon, I wonder what the professional's will think of it.
Emily - the robot lifeguard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cuawMA4dnM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cuawMA4dnM)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 14, 2016, 02:03:55 pm
This is a sad story, but should emphasise the dangers involved, even trained and fully equipped, people can end up in serious trouble.     RIP.


Sad news from our colleages over in Ireland this evening.
Irish Coast Guard
12 September at 19:06 ·
It is with great sadness we report the death of one of our colleagues from our Doolin Coast Guard unit. She died during a search operation mounted in Kilkee bay for a reported missing person. The Coast Guard boat she was in capsized and the three crew members were thrown into the sea. Tragically she was reported deceased after she was recovered from the water. Her two crew mates were recovered and were transported to Limerick hospital for further care. Their injuries are not life threatening. Rip.



                                                                                                                               
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 20, 2016, 11:12:53 am
Coastguard News...........

"Over the past few days we have been extremely busy as the end of our busy summer has passed.
We were paged on Saturday along with Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team after a vessel was reported overdue from Rhos On Sea. We managed to locate the vessel close to the Little Orme and Holyhead CGOC were able to gain comms from the vessel and all was safe and well.
We were then paged on Sunday to assist North Wales Police / Heddlu Gogledd Cymru in searching for a missing 5 year old boy. He was found safe and well so we returned to station.
We were paged yesterday morning to answer reports of an object in the water off the North Shore. Llandudno Lifeboat Crew were requested to launch as the object appeared to be similar in shape and size of an upturned boat. The lifeboat confirmed that it was not a boat but possibly a log or similar object. We were no longer required and returned to station."
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 30, 2016, 05:33:15 pm
Coastguard news.............

We were paged at 12:15 this afternoon to meet Llandudno Lifeboat Crew and Conwy Lifeboat at Conwy Marina to a vessel which had broken down near Penmaenmawr.
Llandudno's All weather Lifeboat took the vessel under tow and towed it to one of the Marina's jetties where we were able to give extensive safety advice to the skipper of the vessel.......(That's a nice way of putting it)


RNLI Re above story
TWO LIFEBOATS ASSIST STRANDED YACHT
A 10-metre yacht, the 'Shadowfax' with a man and woman on board was brought to safety this afternoon in an operation involving two RNLI lifeboats after it had experienced engine failure in Conwy Bay forcing its skipper to anchor and await assistance. The vessel had left Conwy earlier bound for Cardiff.
Llandudno RNLI all-weather lifeboat was called out at 1100 hrs by Holyhead Coastguard to go to the vessel's assistance, but whilst en route was diverted to investigate a report of an upturned dinghy off Penmaenmawr with its two occupants in the sea. Shortly afterwards, Llandudno Coastguards ashore reported this incident had been resolved, freeing the lifeboat to resume her original mission to the yacht.
As the female member of the yacht's crew had become unwell Conwy Lifeboat was tasked to the scene, took her on board and swiftly took her to their lifeboat station, arranging en route for an ambulance to attend. It is reported she later made a full recovery.
Meanwhile, Llandudno's lifeboat transferred some of her RNLI crew members to the 'Shadowfax' following which the yacht was towed to a safe berth at Conwy marina. After recovering her crew members the lifeboat returned to station at Llandudno.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ......
Post by: SteveH on October 07, 2016, 11:26:40 am
Great video of Llandudno's Emergency Services Day by TV Conwy..

https://vimeo.com/180916988
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on December 01, 2016, 12:16:39 pm
This could have ended badly, made worse by the fact they were locals.

Rescuers blast 13 'woefully ill-equipped' students for climbing Gwynedd peak with one axe between them.
Ogwen Valley spokesman Chris Lloyd said: “The vast majority of the inexperienced students were wearing street clothes and also very badly equipped.
“I hope in hindsight, they will look back upon their decision as a very poor one indeed, and will think again before going out so poorly equipped in future.”
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rescuers-blast-13-woefully-ill-12238314 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rescuers-blast-13-woefully-ill-12238314)


Also.......
Drone footage captures snow covered Snowdonia in all its glory.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drone-footage-captures-snow-covered-12237458 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drone-footage-captures-snow-covered-12237458)

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on December 01, 2016, 01:25:01 pm
Thankfully no one was injured, especially the volunteer Mountain Rescue team  who had to guide this group of irresponsible walkers.    I just hope that they have learnt from their experience and won't be so stupid in the future.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on December 02, 2016, 10:38:53 am
: “It is a dubious honour to be the first team to surpass 200 incidents in a year ...........

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team busiest in the UK after 200th call-out this year......

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llanberis-mountain-rescue-team-busiest-12261292 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llanberis-mountain-rescue-team-busiest-12261292)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue ........ RNLI news
Post by: SteveH on February 27, 2017, 01:07:38 pm
RNLI latest news, recent rescues and progress on the new lifeboat and station.

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/llandudno-lifeboat-station?utm_source=various&utm_medium=vanity_url&utm_campaign=station_page&utm_content=llandudno
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI
Post by: SteveH on April 10, 2017, 12:46:30 pm
Great photo of the Hoylake, Llandudno and Rhyl lifeboats on exercise yesterday.......
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 14, 2017, 01:10:22 pm
Coastguard news....
We were paged at around 11:15 this morning to assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust with a casualty with a suspected fractured ankle at Angel Bay on the Little Orme.
We arrived on scene to find that the ambulance crew had already packaged the patient and only required assistance to carry the casualty over rough terrain into the ambulance.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 15, 2017, 11:58:54 am
Sad news...
Llandudno Coastguard
31 mins ·
We were paged this morning a little after 0900 to reports of a person on the beach at Deganwy.
On arrival it was established that sadly the person was deceased.
We assisted the Police with the recovery from the beach and were stood down.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to the family of the deceased at this very sad time.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI
Post by: SteveH on May 13, 2017, 12:54:09 pm
Llandudno RNLI’s new lifeboat now built as station continues to take shape
Photo of the new Llandudno lifeboat.....
https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2017/february/09/llandudno-rnlis-new-lifeboat-now-built-as-station-continues-to-take-shape
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 20, 2017, 01:15:46 pm
Llandudno lifeboat call-out

Llandudno RNLI were called out at 2am today to assist a stricken yacht.

Two men were on board the 24ft yacht which had suffered engine failure about nine miles north of Great Orme’s Head.
The yacht had been sailing from the Isle of Man to Rhyl, and whilst crossing the offshore shipping lanes in heavy swell conditions had suffered an engine breakdown.
A radio call from the boat’s skipper to Holyhead Coastguard resulted in the lifeboat crew being called out to come to their aid.

Arriving alongside the stricken craft after a full-speed passage from Llandudno the lifeboat crew soon rigged a towline, and after a necessarily slow passage took the yacht onto a safe berth at Conwy.
The lifeboat returned to Llandudno for recovery and refuelling at 6.45am.

The Coastguard also reports three call outs,  to people stranded off Westshore over the weekend.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI
Post by: SteveH on August 02, 2017, 12:12:23 pm
This years Lifeboat and Emergency Services Day will be held on Sunday 13 August and will be the last such event to feature the 'RNLB Andy Pearce' before her retirement.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 05, 2017, 12:28:37 pm
LIFEBOAT LAUNCH TO CLIFF INCIDENT - LLANDUDNO
Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched just after a quarter to four yesterday afternoon (4/8) following reports that two young men had been hurt when jumping into the sea from rocks near the foot of the Great Orme headland.
Llandudno Coastguard and an ambulance crew had also been scrambled to the incident near Pigeons Cave and when the lifeboat arrived off the cliffs the casualties' condition was being assessed.
After a short while it was decided to walk the pair up the rocks and slopes to the marine drive, where the paramedics were waiting, rather than evacuate them by sea; the lifeboat therefore stood by off the cliffs until this operation was completed safely before returning to station at 4.30 p.m.
Title: Re: EMRTS Flying Medics
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2017, 11:28:06 am
North Wales new Flying Medics service critical care......

http://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/2017/08/12/gallery/north-wales-set-to-benefit-from-flying-medics-critical-care-92673/ (http://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/2017/08/12/gallery/north-wales-set-to-benefit-from-flying-medics-critical-care-92673/)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 17, 2017, 05:34:41 pm
Lifeboat launched to rescue stricken sailor
A Holyhead Coastguard spokesman said Llandudno lifeboat were called to rescue a lone sailor aboard a 29ft long sailing boat with engine trouble off the Great Orme at 10.48am this morning. The vessel is now in Llandudno Bay waiting to return to Conwy.

Launched from Llandudno, Conwy about twenty five minutes ago possibly linked to  man flown to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd after an incident in the sea of Rhos on Sea REF Tom DP.


The RNLI Services Day was well attended with large crowds.


Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 17, 2017, 05:35:48 pm
More....
Title: Re: New lifeboat 13-18 sets off from Poole
Post by: SteveH on September 20, 2017, 03:45:55 pm
New lifeboat set out from Poole, approx 14.30 on it's way to Llandudno, if interested you can track it on ....

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-2.0/centery:50.6/zoom:11 (https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-2.0/centery:50.6/zoom:11)

Search box..... type in RNLI lifeboat 13-18

and click on past track,       ( if you have any problems let me know.)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: squigglev2 on September 20, 2017, 04:04:48 pm
Funny, I  moved from near one lifeboat town to near another (Cromer probably being best known or the exploits of Henry Blogg:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Blogg).  Maybe one day I'll get to learn more about these probably amazing vessels.
Title: Re: New lifeboat 13-18
Post by: SteveH on September 21, 2017, 10:47:14 am
New lifeboat set out from Poole, approx 14.30 on it's way to Llandudno, if interested you can track it on ....

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-2.0/centery:50.6/zoom:11 (https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-2.0/centery:50.6/zoom:11)

Search box..... type in RNLI lifeboat 13-18

and click on past track,       ( if you have any problems let me know.)

New lifeboat traveled from Poole to Brixham yesterday, and has just set off, on it's way to Newlyn near Penzance, as part of the 400 hundred mile trip.

Photo... crew ready to leave Poole....
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Gwynant on September 21, 2017, 11:39:32 am
          Does anyone know what time on Sunday the new Shannon class lifeboat 13-18 is due to reach the new station this Sunday and whether there is any welcome ceremony  etc. planned for the arrival?
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: DaveR on September 21, 2017, 11:43:49 am
          Does anyone know what time on Sunday the new Shannon class lifeboat 13-18 is due to reach the new station this Sunday and whether there is any welcome ceremony  etc. planned for the arrival?
Take a look here:
http://threetownsforum.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,3812.0.html (http://threetownsforum.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,3812.0.html)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Gwynant on September 21, 2017, 12:34:12 pm
         Thanks very much Dave.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: alw on September 21, 2017, 02:38:30 pm
William F Yates is on now passage to Llandudno, last night she berthed at Brixham and right not is passing Lizard point at Land's End.

You can follow her progress: search for " RNLI LIFEBOAT 13 18 " and select Live Map.

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-3.6/centery:51.1/zoom:8 (https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-3.6/centery:51.1/zoom:8)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: mull on September 22, 2017, 09:38:21 am
New Llandudno Lifeboat just passing our cottage at Porthcurno.
Will have a tail wind once they round Lands End.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 22, 2017, 10:48:13 am
Their passage today is Newlyn to Kilmore Quay, in southern Ireland.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: DaveR on September 22, 2017, 11:56:38 am
William F Yates is on now passage to Llandudno, last night she berthed at Brixham and right not is passing Lizard point at Land's End.

You can follow her progress: search for " RNLI LIFEBOAT 13 18 " and select Live Map.

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-3.6/centery:51.1/zoom:8 (https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-3.6/centery:51.1/zoom:8)
I have the Marine Traffic app on my phone, it's great for when you're out and about and spot a ship.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI
Post by: SteveH on September 23, 2017, 01:45:18 pm
Today's passage from  Kilmore Quay to Conwy, at the time of posting this, they are just off Holyhead, well on their way, but I believe they will have to wait for the tide, before docking.

Photo docked at Kilmore Quay ready to leave for Conwy......
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI 13 18 arrived
Post by: SteveH on September 23, 2017, 04:17:58 pm
Well done to Graham and the crew....... $good$ $good$      $walesflag$      See you tomorrow 

After being met and escorted part way by the Beaumaris lifeboat, then handed off to Conwy inshore lifeboat, for the final leg of the 400 mile trip,  RNLI 13-18  has now docked safely at Conwy marina.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI
Post by: SteveH on September 24, 2017, 04:22:38 pm
Hundreds there for the arrival of RNLI 13 18 , a great display on maneuverability and speed from the new boat, they even made it dance.

Sorry photos not loading, will try later
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: snowcap on September 24, 2017, 09:32:49 pm
saw it arrive with its escort, pity about the weather felt sorry for those who stood waiting for it in all that rain, at least it cleared up a bit for the display.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 25, 2017, 11:02:49 am
Llandudno’s new £2.2M RNLI Shannon-class lifeboat ‘William F Yates’ arrived in Llandudno Bay at noon after her voyage from RNLI Headquarters in Poole.

Good video of the boat in action ......
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-lifeboat-launches-at-llandudno-13668225 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-lifeboat-launches-at-llandudno-13668225)

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 26, 2017, 11:04:23 am
It was mentioned at the arrival ceremony, that 13 18 on  passage to Conwy on Saturday, had assisted the Beaumaris
lifeboat in a rescue.

RNLI details.
The 75ft - 35,000kg Sunseeker Predator hard aground at moelfre’s former Lifeboat Station slipway known locally as Porth Neigwl

Beaumaris lifeboat arrived on scene off Llanddona and with 2 pumps aboard the water level dropped. Llandudno’s new Shannon Class lifeboat, on passage to Conwy, also assisted and provided a 3rd pump. They stood by while Beaumaris Lifeboat responded to another, separate incident.

Once in Beaumaris the vessel was placed alongside the pier for salvage experts to assess, but once forward motion stopped the vessel began to sink once again so all lines were released and the vessel was beached safely.

This was a fantastic multi agency rescue involving RNLI crews from Moelfre, Beaumaris and Llandudno as well as local Coastguard teams from Moelfre and Penmon, who also provided vital assistance ashore. All occupants of the vessel were rescued safe and well, and the vessel undoubtedly saved preventing any environmental risk or navigational risk to other vessels
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: snowcap on September 26, 2017, 09:37:55 pm
is the white one yours Steve ?
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: squigglev2 on September 26, 2017, 09:57:09 pm
Good video of the boat in action ......

Certainly looks good.  I read it's a jet boat and highly manoeuvrable.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 27, 2017, 10:19:30 am
Good video of the boat in action ......
Certainly looks good.  I read it's a jet boat and highly manoeuvrable.

It certainly is the most agile boat I have seen, as I said above they made it dance, but the most impressive maneuver for me, traveling at speed to full stop, remarkable.

is the white one yours Steve ?

Yes,......in my dreams,...... I believe they cost up to £1 million, cannot imagine how they owner feels.  &shake& &shake&
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: snowcap on September 27, 2017, 10:52:51 pm
Rich.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 28, 2017, 12:40:19 pm
We saw the lifeboat training this morning, looks quite a compli ated system of launching the boat!
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 28, 2017, 01:13:24 pm
Great photos ME, especially the first one.    $good$ 
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: squigglev2 on September 28, 2017, 01:16:12 pm
Launching or landing?  Your photos seem to show the latter?    Having read, I'm under the impression this Shannon class should make both tasks easier???

Not seen how they get my local (I read Tamar) one back up btw. It goes down via a slipway from the pier but must need winching back.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 28, 2017, 01:36:25 pm
Those 3 pics are the boat landing, here is one of it launching.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: squigglev2 on September 28, 2017, 01:49:23 pm
Those 3 pics are the boat landing, here is one of it launching.

Thanks.  I love the photos btw.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 28, 2017, 02:20:19 pm
ME did you see another Lifeboat there?, according to the marine traffic site, the Fleetwood lifeboat No 13 12 is on station, perhaps on call while the crew are training on the new boat.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: norman08 on September 28, 2017, 03:08:24 pm
Watched the new boat come in on Sunday great to see and coming ashore the way they turned it ready for launching ,seen another lifeboat coming in yesterday lunch time .
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Merddin Emrys on September 28, 2017, 03:22:36 pm
Yes Steve, there was another lifeboat in the station.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Gwynant on September 28, 2017, 05:58:38 pm
ME did you see another Lifeboat there?, according to the marine traffic site, the Fleetwood lifeboat No 13 12 is on station, perhaps on call while the crew are training on the new boat.
        I spoke to a crew member at about 0815 this morning by the new station and he told me that 13-12 is a Shannon training lifeboat and has been moored in Conwy for the past week and used in conjunction with the spare training carriage which has been parked outside the new station recently for launching and recovery training purposes.
        Apparently the existing  Mersey Class lifeboat will be the operational lifeboat until the station is officially handed over in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue RNLI 13-18
Post by: SteveH on October 10, 2017, 11:37:04 am
It's official......  ££$ ££$

A NEW ERA BEGINS FOR LLANDUDNO'S LIFEBOATS
The RNLI has announced that following the very successful completion of pre-commissioning crew training, the new RNLI Boathouse at Llandudno together with the all-weather lifeboat 'William F Yates' will become fully operational as of now.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the crew who have put in a lot of time and hard work over the last few weeks, learning all new drills and procedures with the help of the RNLI Shannon and SLARS training team on the new boat and the new launch and recovery system.
We would also like to thank the families of the crew for all of their support.     


Quote
It certainly is the most agile boat I have seen, as I said above they made it dance, but the most impressive maneuver for me, traveling at speed to full stop, remarkable.
The photo below shows the boat coming to a stop from high speed.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on November 09, 2017, 01:37:33 pm
Lifeboats launched inearly hours rescue

Lifeboats from Conwy and Llandudno were involved in a rescue operation in darkness in the early hours today. Llandudno’s new £2.2m all-weather lifeboat ‘William F Yates’ was called out at midnight to go help a the 24ft Conwy fishing boat ‘Proper Job’ which had suffered engine failure and was drifting in deteriorating weather conditions some way north of Penmaenbach headland. Everyone was rescued.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on November 28, 2017, 02:17:25 pm
Live: Emergency services called to clifftop incident

The air ambulance, coastguard, RNLI and police are at Angel Bay in Penrhyn Bay.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/live-emergency-cliff-angel-bay-13965256 (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/live-emergency-cliff-angel-bay-13965256)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on February 17, 2018, 04:06:57 pm
SAR 936 spent about 30 minutes flying low over Conwy/Westshore area earlier, no info yet.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on February 17, 2018, 04:58:13 pm
Man airlifted to hospital after fall
Some of you have been in touch about the coastguard helicopter flying over Llandudno.

I can tell you that a man fell on West Shore at Llandudno. The coastguard helicopter was called to the scene at 2pm. He was airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd. We’ll bring you an update on his condition when we can.  ref DP
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 18, 2018, 11:17:40 am
Coastguard news

We were paged at 14:02 today at the request of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust to assist with a casualty on the cycle path at West Shore.

We were first on scene as the ambulance had been diverted to a higher priority call and due to the volume of calls they were unable to dispatch another.
One of the team, who is an Emergency Medical Technician with the Ambulance Service, assessed and treated the casualty whilst the rest of the team came up with an extraction plan.

It was decided that helicopter extraction was the best method so requested the attendance of Rescue 936.
The team set up a landing site on the beach and provided smoke for the pilot.
Once the casualty was packaged the team then carried him by stretcher into the helicopter.
He was then taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd for further treatment.

We were then stood down and returned to station.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on March 09, 2018, 02:52:17 pm
Even this early in the year... &shake&

Coastguard team and the RNLI rescued two people cut off by the tide in Conwy.

Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team and Conwy RNLI were called to the incident at 11.30am.

Two people had been cut off by the tide but were rescued by the RNLI.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on March 14, 2018, 03:21:05 pm
CANINE RESCUE BY LLANDUDNO RNLI CREW

Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat 'Dr Barbara Saunderson' was called out by Holyhead Coastguard at 11.35 a.m. today (Monday) following a report that a dog had fallen into the sea from Colwyn Bay promenade whilst chasing a bird, and was now struggling in the surging high tide conditions. There was concern that a member of the public might be tempted to enter the sea to attempt a rescue, and get into difficulties themselves.

Taken by road to Rhos-on-Sea, the lifeboat launched from there at 11.51, reaching the incident minutes later. The crew found that the dog - a springer spaniel - had been swept onto rocks at the base of the promenade and that a member of the public had climbed down a flight of stone steps to try to reach the animal.

The saturated dog was quickly taken aboard the lifeboat and by 12 noon had been safely landed ashore into the care of its relieved owner.
By 1230 p.m. the lifeboat and her crew had returned to their base at Llandudno.
Llandudno Coastguard were also on scene

Video of the rescue.....
https://www.facebook.com/RNLILlandudno/videos/2140995012791008/ (https://www.facebook.com/RNLILlandudno/videos/2140995012791008/)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 07, 2018, 03:43:00 pm
Incident at Little Orme
An elderly man has suffered a “traumatic injury” while out in Llandudno this afternoon. The Llandudno coastguard team were called to assist a 70-year-old man at the Little Orme at around 1.20pm today after he broke his leg. He is currently being taken to hospital via helicopter.


Deganwy incident
We were paged at 07:46 this morning after receiving reports of a dinghy with two persons on board in possible distress at Deganwy.
Reports suggested that there were two youths on board paddling with their hands.
On arrival at scene, the two youths quickly dissapeared after abandoning the vessel on the beach.

We went to investigate the vessel and found empty alcohol containers on board. This, along with the condition of the vessel, led us to believe it had been stolen and was being used in an anti social manner.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on May 10, 2018, 11:25:41 am
Coastguard news......

Llandudno Coastguard
7 May at 18:08 ·
We were paged for a second time today at 16:15 after receiving a 999 call to report children in the sea at pigeons cove on the Great Orme.

We made our way through the bank holiday traffic where we became stuck at the Grand hotel due to coaches left, without drivers, in the middle of the road so our response was delayed. However, with assistance from North Wales Police and a helpful traffic warden we were able to get through.

Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI were also tasked due to our delay in getting to scene.

When we eventually arrived there was a group of around 20 teenagers 'Tombstoning', which is the dangerous activity of jumping from cliffs into the sea.

We sent down a team member to give safety advice as some were jumping in fully clothed and others dangerously close to hitting the cliff itself.

The teenagers accepted our advice and stopped jumping. The lifeboat also assisted with giving safety advice and had the added benefit of combing the cliffs for any more jumpers.
Once we were satisfied everyone was safe and well with appropriate safety advice we were stood down.

Llandudno Coastguard
7 May at 14:08 ·
We were paged at 12:19 today to reports of people cut off by the tide at West Shore.

Arriving at scene we could see the persons in danger of being cut off. We immediately asked for Lifeboat support so Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI and Conwy Lifeboat were launched.

We also deployed 2 team members in water rescue kit onto the sandbanks to bring the people back to shore.

We were able to bring the casualties back to shore with seconds to spare as the tide cut the sanbanks off completely as soon as we were back on shore.

Safety advice was given and we were all stood down and returned to station once we were happy no other people were in dange

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: born2run on May 10, 2018, 12:24:29 pm
Kids have been jumping off those cliffs for years.

It's even in this poorly written nostalgia fest

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/30-things-you-only-know-10599056 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/30-things-you-only-know-10599056)

Pointless trying to stop it now kids will be kids  :-\

"13. You went "Jumping" (tombstoning) off Pigeon's Cove or the Little Orme"
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on May 10, 2018, 02:21:23 pm
Done that - got the T-shirt.  It's possibly one of the safer places to do it, although now the ladder has rusted away it's trickier to get back up. And if the water's a bit frisky there's a risk of being bashed against the rocks. Jumping in fully clothed - especially if wearing some types of jeans - isn't a good idea. The water's still a bit on the chilly side, and the sudden shock of that, plus the tendency of some jeans to become very heavy when waterlogged could land them in trouble.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on May 10, 2018, 02:44:23 pm
It was the part about the delay in getting to the scene, it was a bit selfish, if not irresponsible for the drivers to leave their vehicles, blocking the only access, this could have been a much more serious situation.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on May 21, 2018, 10:52:05 am
'A terrible waste of our time' - irresponsible couple airlifted from Snowdonia mountain slammed by rescuers
A helicopter was brought in to help the pair off Moel Siabod

Volunteers from Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation had to climb the 2,861ft up Moel Siabod on Saturday to help the stricken pair.
A woman had twisted her knee and “allegedly could no longer walk”, said a statement from the rescue team.

But because it happened so high on the mountain, and with limited members available to carry her a long distance down by stretcher, a coastguard helicopter was deployed to pick her up.

She was landed at the team base – “and she was able to walk again,” the statement said.

It is estimated that the rescue would have cost thousands of pounds for the helicopter turnout.

It was one of the busiest weekend of the year for mountain rescues, with operations on Snowdon and other mountains and two casualties being flown to the trauma unit at Stoke on Trent on Sunday.

Chris Lloyd, spokesman for the Ogwen team, said the Saturday callout was at 4.45pm just before the FA Cup final kick off.

He said: “It was a real time-waster and totally irresponsible of the young couple involved.

“Despite all the safety messages we put out, this pair had no idea where they were.

“One was in gym shoes, the other in trainers, and one in shorts. They didn’t have a rucksack – and no map.

“They were near the summit of Moel Siabod and reported that the woman had twisted her knee while descending and was afraid of hurting herself more.

“It was quite a difficult hover for the aircraft but the two were picked up and dropped off at our base.

“The winchman must have had magic powers because the woman was able to jump out of the aircraft and walk.”

He added: “The team leader gave them a telling off. It was a terrible waste of our time – an unnecessary call-out.” ref DP
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on May 21, 2018, 11:55:08 am
Perhaps in such cases the law shoud be changed to allow such people to be charged?
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on May 21, 2018, 12:32:21 pm
My comments about these morons would be unprintable but why weren't they named and shamed?
Title: Re: RNLI OPEN DAY Next Sunday.
Post by: SteveH on July 22, 2018, 10:48:31 am
LLANDUDNO LIFEBOAT STATION OPEN DAY 2018

The first RNLI annual Open Day to be centred on Llandudno's new boathouse will be held on Sunday 29 July from noon to 4 p.m.

Visitors will be able to have a close-up look at the two lifeboats and their launching equipment, meet the crew and RNLI mascot Stormy Stan, chat with Coastguards and obtain lifeboat souvenirs and light refreshments. Lifeboat and helicopter demonstrations in the bay are scheduled to take place from 2 p.m. onwards, operations permitting. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Nemesis on July 22, 2018, 11:17:09 am
Either your header is wrong or my calendar is !!!
Title: RNLI OPEN DAY............NOT TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: SteveH on July 22, 2018, 11:43:25 am
Either your header is wrong or my calendar is !!!

Sorry everyone, a senior moment, it is of course next Sunday, thank you Nem. I was just heading over to the station, when I read your post.

The first RNLI annual Open Day to be centred on Llandudno's new boathouse will be held on Sunday 29 July from noon to 4 p.m.

Thank you Ian   8)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Nemesis on July 22, 2018, 05:46:41 pm
No problem Steve. Just glad I spotted it !
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 25, 2018, 07:19:22 pm
A lamb has been rescued from an almost inaccessible beach at the foot of cliffs by Llandudno's inshore lifeboat crew.

The crew were carrying out a routine training exercise near the foot of the Little Orme cliffs where the animal could be seen on a small area of beach in a position which could only be reached on shore at a very low tide, and even then only after a difficult scramble over slippery rocks. It was clear the animal was lame, and had no access to food or water.

Fortunately the crew were able to take the lamb into the lifeboat and bring it safely ashore by the lifeboat station, apparently none the worse for its experience.

An RNLI spokesman said later "This was a different sort of 'casualty evacuation' for our crew to deal with, but we were only too happy to help the animal concerned"


Title: Re: RNLI OPEN DAY TOMORROW
Post by: SteveH on July 28, 2018, 11:33:20 am
LLANDUDNO LIFEBOAT STATION OPEN DAY 2018

The first RNLI annual Open Day to be centred on Llandudno's new boathouse will be held on Sunday 29 July from noon to 4 p.m.

Visitors will be able to have a close-up look at the two lifeboats and their launching equipment, meet the crew and RNLI mascot Stormy Stan, chat with Coastguards and obtain lifeboat souvenirs and light refreshments. Lifeboat and helicopter demonstrations in the bay are scheduled to take place from 2 p.m. onwards, operations permitting. All are welcome, and admission is free.

IT'S   TOMORROW.............HONEST
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 21, 2018, 11:08:23 am
Due to popular demand, we've extended our opening hours for the summer.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 16, 2018, 07:35:00 pm
Spotted SAR936 this afternoon out in the Bay, this is why....

Coastguard news......We were paged at 15:33 this afternoon following the discovery of jetski with no one on board which was approximately 1.5 miles off Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay.

The alarm was raised when one of the persons on board came ashore at Porth Eirias after swimming for about 2 hours to reach shore. He reported another person was missing after the jetski had taken a hard turn and thrown the pair off.

A large scale search operation was commenced with ourselves, Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team, Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI with the launch of both boats, Rescue 936 and assistance from Colwyn Bay Watersports and members of the Colwyn Jetski Club.

The casualty was located by one of the members of the Jetski club and brought back to shore where he was transferred to a waiting ambulance.

Both casualties were taken to hospital as a precaution and all assets were stood down.

We would like to say a massive thank you to the members of the Colwyn Jetski club who relaunched for the search and demonstrated an incredible amount of team spirit and seamanship and who's assistance led to the sucsessful outcome of this incident. Well done guys.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: snowcap on September 16, 2018, 11:41:31 pm
well done to all , thank god your there
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on October 30, 2018, 02:27:49 pm
Time flies..............Llandudno lifeboat house one year old. 

LLANDUDNO RNLI is thriving after a momentous year celebrating a new chapter in the lifeboat station’s longstanding history.
The new boathouse was officially opened just over a year ago, moving the operations from Lloyds Street to Craig y Don. Since the opening more than 7,000 people have visited the station and seen the lifeboats.

The end of an eventful twelve months for the volunteer RNLI crew of Llandudno Lifeboat station. On the 24th September 2017, the new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat, ‘William F Yates’, was welcomed into the bay by over a thousand spectators.
After the completion of training and familiarisation which had been ongoing for some months, the boat was formally placed on service on the 10th October 2017. The naming ceremony on the 21st October 2017 was notable for taking place during Storm Brian which enabled the crew to give a fine demonstration of the boat’s rough weather capabilities.

A new and innovative visitors’ centre provides opportunities not only to look at the lifeboats but also to share the rich history of the RNLI and the Llandudno lifeboat story. This of course includes our local schools, who can now use visits to the boathouse as a valuable and diverse educational tool for both learning and hopefully as inspiration for our volunteers of the future.

Within this busy and exciting year, probably the most significant impact of this new development has been for the operational crews, who now have the best and safest of facilities to assist them in their challenging lifesaving endeavours.

The lifeboat station is open to visitors every Sunday between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. REF Pioneer/RNLI

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard CAROL SERVICE
Post by: SteveH on November 29, 2018, 01:40:37 pm
RNLI carol service.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI
Post by: SteveH on December 28, 2018, 03:40:28 pm
Two stories miles apart, but two very lucky people.

A MAN who had fallen into Conwy harbour was rescued by the town’s lifeboat and Llandudno Coastguard rescue team.
The man was in a 16 feet long boat when he fell in, leaving a passenger drifting helplessly. He managed to swim to a nearby pontoon and raise the alarm.

A spokesman for Holyhead Coastguard said: “The prompt action by the lifeboat got the man, who was beginning to suffer from exposure, to land, and to the care of the rescue team. It also took charge of the drifting boat, whose passenger on board had no nautical experience and did not know what to do.

“The man was fortunately wearing a lifejacket which probably saved him, The action of the lifeboat probably prevented a tragedy.”

Second lucky man.
A quick-thinking fisherman who fell overboard managed to cling on to his nets for five miles, dragged behind his boat, which towed him back to shore.

Nathan Rogers, who is in his late 30s, was "amazingly" lucky to survive the ordeal off Cornwall, the RNLI said.
He had been adjusting the nets when he fell in but the boat kept powering forward on autopilot until it crashed into Newlyn's South Pier on Thursday.

The fisherman was "amazingly lucky" to have survived, rescuers said.
He added: "He was moving his hydraulic hauler from one side of the boat to the other and fell over with it. Luckily the hauler was connected to the boat with hydraulic hoses and they managed to stay intact all the way in.
"If they had snapped he wouldn't be here now."

It is believed the boat was travelling at speeds of up to six knots, or about 7mph (11kmph).
Mr Rogers was now recovering at home, the RNLI said.   ref BBC

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on January 01, 2019, 09:53:18 pm
Lots of activity on Westshore this afternoon, Coastguard now released these details............

Llandudno Coastguard
We have been paged twice today. The first was at 13:21 to reports of people on the sandbanks at West Shore.

Arriving at scene we could see some people on the banks but, due to the state of the tide, were not in immediate danger.
Two team members were deployed to give safety advice before we were stood down.

The second tasking came at 16:06 when Holyhead CGOC recieved in excess of 25 999 calls to reports of a person and dog trapped on the sandbanks.

Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI and Conwy Lifeboat were paged for an immediate launch.

We made our way to scene where we could see the casualty standing in water up to her knees with no path to safety.
Two team members were deployed in readiness for a snatch water rescue as the casualty had minutes before she would have been swept off her feet.

The casualty was brought back to shore where she was handed to our care and assessed by a member of the team.
She was reunited with family and taken home, shaken up but otherwise un-hurt.

The casualty was extremely lucky not to have been swept off her feet and we estimate that she had less than 5 minutes before the amount of water would have been too great to be able to stand.

We would like to thank those who did dial 999 and asked for the Coastguard and urge that if you do spot anyone in danger at the sea or on the coast that you also do the same.
After packing up our kit we were stood down and returned to station.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard./ Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on January 07, 2019, 12:20:01 pm
Grandad 'sorry for being a prat' after sparking Snowdon rescue call out
The climber was stuck up the mountain overnight after losing his way

Mountain rescuers have praised a grandfather who apologised for sparking the first call out of 2019 for Wales' busiest rescue team.

The New Year was less than two hours old when the unnamed man called family members to alert them he was lost on Snowdon.
He had climbed to the summit of the mountain via the Llanberis Path to see in the New Year but on leaving the summit in poor weather got lost and had no idea where he was.

In an honest account posted online the man said: ”It was blowing hard, the fog swirling around. I couldn't see my hand in front of my face. There were about 15 to 20 others who made it to the top, 14 had turned back because of the poor conditions.

“I was on my own and took a wrong turn ten minutes from the top on the way down. I knew I was in the wrong place when on top of some rocks with sheer drops below. I decided the best thing was to wedge between two small rocks to escape the worst of the wind and rain and get any warmth I could get until it became light at 8.45 – eight-and-a-half hours later, and then I would make my way down.”

Continued..............  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/grandad-sorry-being-prat-after-15638159 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/grandad-sorry-being-prat-after-15638159)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on January 07, 2019, 02:57:50 pm
All credit to him for being so upfront and open.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on January 07, 2019, 03:46:00 pm
Thankfully it had a happy ending and no one was hurt as a result of the call out, but let's hope that he has learnt a lesson from his experience
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on January 07, 2019, 04:41:14 pm
Thank goodness for technology as it certainly helped this pair of idiots who were on Y Garn.     Don't they know that at this time of year it  goes dark after 4.00 pm  and starts to freeze well before then

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-42844942 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-42844942)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on January 07, 2019, 06:13:21 pm
"Five year old child?".  Social workers could become involved in that one.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on January 08, 2019, 10:51:57 am
On New Years day I posted the news of a rescue on Westshore, (above)  the RNLI have now released the video, which shows just how scary the sandbank situation can become.  ref Pioneer

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17340847.rnli-release-dramatic-video-of-new-years-day-rescue-on-llandudnos-west-shore/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17340847.rnli-release-dramatic-video-of-new-years-day-rescue-on-llandudnos-west-shore/)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on January 08, 2019, 05:09:21 pm
A very lucky woman indeed and thanks once again for the lifeboat crew who rescued her
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on January 11, 2019, 02:47:07 pm
I would like to add my best wishes, to the many, I am sure, already received.

Coxswain Graham Heritage looks back fondly on his time on the Llandudno in shore lifeboats.

Graham Heritage, Llandudno Lifeboat Station’s volunteer Coxswain, was recognised for thirty years’ service to the RNLI during 2018. During those thirty years he was directly involved in rescuing hundreds of people and saving several dozen lives, undertaking a variety of different roles including that of Helmsman of the station’s inshore lifeboats.

Whilst he will continue to perform his key role as Coxswain of the station’s all-weather lifeboat William F Yates, he is now withdrawing from service as a Helmsman of the station’s inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson.

Commenting on reaching the age limit for service in the station’s smaller lifeboat Graham said “I look back fondly on my time in these smaller lifeboats. When I first served on them in the late 1980’s, they enabled us to launch on service more quickly and to reach casualties far more speedily than the all-weather lifeboats of the day. I will continue to be Coxswain of the all-weather lifeboat and will still see plenty of the inshore lifeboat at sea as it often works closely with the larger lifeboat, particularly during searches.”

Graham’s father, Dennis, was a member of the lifeboat crew for many years and Graham’s middle son, Luke, is now both a Helmsman of the Inshore lifeboat and an Assistant Mechanic of the all-weather lifeboat, carrying on a family tradition.
Ref RNLI
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard./ Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on March 13, 2019, 03:29:57 pm
This rescue definitely above and beyond, very brave indeed.

Watch mountain rescue heroes battle 100mph winds to save woman injured on Snowdon
Team members were being thrown 'several metres' by the wind during the rescue.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-mountain-rescue-heroes-battle-15966634 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-mountain-rescue-heroes-battle-15966634)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on March 18, 2019, 10:44:21 am
Llandudno RNLI were alerted by the UK Coastguard at 1.19pm on Sunday 17th March following an emergency call requesting them to launch and search the coastline in the vicinity of Colwyn Bay for two missing kayakers reported to be in a potentially perilous situation.

Llandudno’s RNLI all-weather lifeboat William F Yates and her volunteer crew launched at 1.35 pm to conduct an urgent search for two kayakers who had become separated from other members of a canoe club and were struggling against a flooding tide and 25 knot winds.

The two kayakers, a father and daughter, were located at 2.00pm approximately two miles off the coast and were brought aboard the lifeboat where they were assessed by crew before being taken to Llandudno Lifeboat Station at 2.40pm. Both casualties were well equipped and sensibly stayed together until being rescued which made a huge difference to the outcome. They were very relieved to return safe and well to Llandudno where they were reunited with their fellow club members.

Coxswain Graham Heritage said: ‘in rough conditions, the excellent observation work of the volunteer crew allowed us to locate the kayakers so quickly after launching'.

Graham went on to add: 'This was a great outcome potentially seeing the saving of two lives, and again highlights the collective endeavours of the Llandudno Lifeboat, Caernarfon based Coastguard Rescue Helicopter, Llandudno Coastguard and Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team'.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on March 19, 2019, 10:50:04 am
Kayaker rescued after falling in water off Llandudno's Little Orme

The Llandudno Coastguard and RNLI crews were called at about 4.40pm yesterday to reports a man had entered the water after his kayak overturned and was unable to get back in.

A Llandudno Coastguard spokesperson, in a statement, said: "Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI were immediately tasked whilst we made our way to Angel Bay where we had a good vantage point.

"Llandudno Lifeboat located the casualty off Penrhyn Bay and recovered him and his kayak back to the RNLI Boathouse where he was met by us.
The second incident involving kayakers in as many days after two went missing from a large group off Colwyn Bay on Sunday.
After it was decided the medical attention was not required the casualty went home and the two teams were stood down.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on March 26, 2019, 11:18:59 am
One hundred years ago Llandudno lifeboat saved the crew of a foundering coaster

ONE hundred years ago Llandudno lifeboat carried out a dramatic rescue, saving the lives of the crew of a small trading vessel in danger of drifting ashore in a full gale at Colwyn Bay.

The rescue resulted in John Owen, the lifeboat’s coxswain, being awarded a bronze medal for gallantry.

A spokesman for Llandudno lifeboat outlined the history of the rescue: “The Ada Mary, a ketch rigged coastal trading ship of a design known as a Mersey jigger flat, was on passage from Wicklow to Widnes with a cargo of timber. She was manned by a crew of two.”

“Within a few hours, she had lost sails and rigging and was drifting before the gale towards the North Wales shoreline. However, before they got too close to shore, the crew managed to let go both of the ship’s anchors not far from Rhos-on-Sea. One of the anchor cables parted soon after.

“The crew’s distress signals were seen by the lifeboat station at Llanddulas, but the conditions were so bad that launching its lifeboat would have been impossible, so a launch message was quickly sent to Llandudno lifeboat station instead.”
He added: “Llandudno’s lifeboat Theodore Price was launched at 1.00pm and made its way under sail to clear the Little Orme’s Head, but it was swamped by the seas three times before continuing on its way.

“Eventually they managed to get alongside the Ada Mary long enough to rescue her exhausted crew. She later broke from her remaining anchor and was wrecked near Pensarn.

“The Theodore Price tried to sail back to Llandudno for two hours but the wind and strongly flooding tide meant they could make little progress. Concerned about all on board, Coxswain John Owen turned the boat to make for Colwyn Bay and successfully beached her, an extremely hazardous operation to achieve safely.

“The gale persisted so the following day it was decided to return the lifeboat by road. This involved a team of ten horses along with 47 shore helpers, hauling the lifeboat back on to its carriage via Llandudno Junction and Deganwy. One can imagine it being very late before the exhausted and very relieved volunteers finally reached the Llandudno Boat house to conclude this dramatic rescue.”   
PHOTOS   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17525415.one-hundred-years-ago-llandudno-lifeboat-saved-the-crew-of-a-foundering-coaster/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17525415.one-hundred-years-ago-llandudno-lifeboat-saved-the-crew-of-a-foundering-coaster/)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard./ Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on April 05, 2019, 04:40:04 pm
Family of man rescued in seven-hour ordeal after Snowdonia fall pay tribute to mountain 'angels'             

The man in his 30s broke his back when he fell more than 50ft

"Describing the team as "angels" for risking their own lives, his sister said the family will be "forever in debt" to the team who carried out the seven-hour rescue operation. "

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/family-man-rescued-seven-hour-16084316 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/family-man-rescued-seven-hour-16084316)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard.
Post by: SteveH on April 09, 2019, 01:37:44 pm
THE season has been launched for Llandudno lifeboat visitor centre by a fund raising group from Liverpool.

The volunteer group which raised £50,000 for the RNLI last year, were delighted to be taken around the new Llandudno station and see its two lifeboats.

“The team volunteers are now preparing for the 2019 Spring and Summer season with the next open event being on Sunday April 14. The team members have repeatedly been complimented on their knowledge and hospitality and have consistently received excellent feedback.

The centre will be open between 1.00pm and 4.00pm on: Sunday April 14, Tuesday April 16, Wednesday April 17, Thursday April 18, Good Friday April 19, Saturday April 20, Easter Sunday April 21, Monday April 22, Tuesday April 23, Wednesday April 24, Thursday April 25, Sunday April 28, Saturday May 4 (Bank Holiday Weekend), Sunday May 5 and Monday May 6.

Additionally, the RNLI Shop in the town centre is also looking forward to another busy season with opening times 10.00am until 5.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Wednesdays from 10.00am until 4.00pm
. Ref Pioneer

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Meleri on April 09, 2019, 04:30:26 pm
Thanks for the information Steve, somewhere to take the Grandsons when they come to stay at Easter  $thanx$



Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue/ RNLI/Coastguard./ Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on May 14, 2019, 06:27:17 pm
Apart from the rescue, I thought this was an exceptional photo............

Dramatic Snowdonia rescue footage shows how helicopter plucked injured climber to safety
The man suffered serious head injuries after plunging 20ft from Glyder Fawr ridge

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dramatic-snowdonia-rescue-footage-shows-16272277 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dramatic-snowdonia-rescue-footage-shows-16272277)
Title: Re: Air Sea Rescue....Coastguard....RNLI....Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on May 20, 2019, 02:30:09 pm
Although this looks bad, I think this sailor was very lucky.......

These amazing images show a 25ft yacht which became marooned on a rock with two people on board sparking a rescue operation.
The vessel became trapped during falling tide as it visited the rocky island of Skerries, in Anglesey at around 1.50pm yesterday (May 19).

All ended well.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rescue-operation-launched-after-25ft-16301839 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rescue-operation-launched-after-25ft-16301839)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on May 20, 2019, 02:48:27 pm
There's always one...
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: spotty dog on May 20, 2019, 06:23:57 pm
There's always one...

At least he wasn't sat behind a computer screen criticising some body who is out there enjoying the great outdoors
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on May 20, 2019, 08:27:04 pm
Really? It seems a pity that the skipper hadn't consulted charts, done the most basic prep, used sonar or even bothered to take a sounding, resulting in other people having to risk their own safety to mount a rescue.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 04, 2019, 02:36:46 pm
Date for the diary

THE second annual lifeboat day in Conwy will put on show the skills of the town’s RNLI volunteers to the public.

Starting at 12.00pm and lasting until 9.00pm, the event will feature a number of demonstrations including raft building on the quay followed by a raft race, and the inshore lifeboat conducting exercise rescues.

Food stalls and a licensed bar are planned for the quayside and the crowds will be entertained with live music.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI /Coastguard / Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer
Post by: SteveH on June 13, 2019, 03:35:06 pm
The Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer is the French equivalent of our RNLI, and would be difficult to tell them apart.


Solidarité avec nos collègues sauveteurs Français

Today we gathered at 10:30 am for a minutes silence for the three members of the Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer French Sea Rescue Service that sadly lost their lives last week 7th June 2019.

https://www.thelocal.fr/20190607/three-dead-and-one-missing-as-storm-miguel-strikes-western-france (https://www.thelocal.fr/20190607/three-dead-and-one-missing-as-storm-miguel-strikes-western-france)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2019, 09:45:50 am
Two people rescued after getting trapped on breakwater at Rhos-on-Sea harbour
A rescue operation was launched after the man and woman became stranded by the tide, at 9pm last night.
The pair were taken on board the lifeboat and brought safely back to shore.     

(One comment suggested the pair were going up Snowden, next weekend, in plimsoles and shorts ?)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Blongb on July 01, 2019, 11:16:38 am
Why bother to waist all that effort time and money to rescue a pair of idiots who's lives were not in danger. as there was no chance of the tide level reaching the top of the breakwater. Perhaps if they had to spend the night out there waiting for the next low water, it might just have given them time to reflect on the stupidity of there actions.  ))*
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2019, 01:51:25 pm
Another couple of rescues to add to the above........

IN THE last few days five people have been found in danger of being cut off from the incoming tide.
Llandudno Coastguard received a report on Thursday, June 27 to people cut off at West Shore.

A 30 FEET long yacht in difficulties off the Great Orme was rescued by Llandudno’s all weather lifeboat.
Holyhead Coastguards called out the lifeboat, the William F Yates, following a distress signal from the yacht, which was lying three miles north of the Great Orme, at 7.36 pm on Sunday June 30.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on July 01, 2019, 03:24:18 pm
We saw a couple and their dog strolling along towards Pen from West shore. What I don't really understand is how they can't be aware of how water behaves. They must know water always finds the lowest point, that estuaries flood, that tides are always different levels - most of it is simple common sense. I can understand daft behaviour - barely - from those who live hundred of miles from the sea, but I don't think anywhere in the UK is more than 50 miles from it.

Boats can and do run into problems.  We were sailing from Arran to Tarbert off the W coast of Scotland when we lost an engine immediately prior to entering the Tarbert Loch, which has a very narrow entrance. That was caused by a fuel blockage on the line - just something that happens.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Merddin Emrys on July 01, 2019, 03:57:58 pm
I googled furthest from the sea out of curiosity... :D
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2019, 04:17:08 pm
Boats can and do run into problems.  We were sailing from Arran to Tarbert off the W coast of Scotland when we lost an engine immediately prior to entering the Tarbert Loch, which has a very narrow entrance. That was caused by a fuel blockage on the line - just something that happens..

When I see stories of Yachts in trouble it takes me back a few years, I was in Spain, with some friends, we were just outside a marina fishing, when I noticed an incoming boat with the name "Illegal Alien " we all thought, what a stupid name, about the same time, police cars arrive on the dock, and the Guardia Civil marine boat returns from patrol, it was later when we were talking to the crew of the boat, it all fell into place, they a developed a serious leak, and the boat was in danger of sinking,  so they radioed for assistance to the Spanish authorities...... now explain your dilemma, and the name of your boat,   :-[   in a foreign language and see what type of reception you get.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on July 01, 2019, 06:08:54 pm
 $donald$
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on July 01, 2019, 10:55:14 pm
Why bother to waist all that effort time and money to rescue a pair of idiots who's lives were not in danger. as there was no chance of the tide level reaching the top of the breakwater. Perhaps if they had to spend the night out there waiting for the next low water, it might just have given them time to reflect on the stupidity of there actions.  ))*

What on earth has happened to common sense?        It reminded me of a story my Uncle Bob told me years ago when he was a night watchman on Llandudno Pier and common sense didn't apply there either.      It was one evening in the Summer and Uncle Bob was doing his rounds on the Pier.   The tide was high and a yacht was dropping anchor near the Pier,  Uncle Bob shouted to the guy   "you can't moor there"  but was rudely interrupted  by the man who yelled back  "  I can moor the boat where the hell I want to"
What Uncle Bob was trying to say to the owner of the yacht before he was interrupted was    " you can't moor  there because the tide goes out past that spot" 
Anyway  in the early morning the tide had gone out and the owner of the single keeled yacht was busy bailing water from the boat as the boat lay on its side.        As Uncle Bob watched the scene he must have had a chuckle to himself,
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on July 02, 2019, 08:12:52 am
Years ago, when I was doing a Mountain Leadership course, one of the instructors had a mantra which he repeated at every opportunity: never underestimate the value of local knowledge. 
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ......LIVE Gt. Orme Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 03, 2019, 04:24:35 pm
Lots of activity around the Orme, Air Sea Rescue helicopter circling for some time..........

A rescue operation is underway at the Great Orme.
Police, ambulance crews and the coastguard are all attending the incident.
It is believed they are trying to rescue two people who may have come trapped, and there are unconfirmed reports of someone having fallen.
HM Coastguard is unable to provide any detail on the ongoing incident at the moment
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ....... LIVE Gt. Orme Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 03, 2019, 05:23:58 pm
More on the above.

Person airlifted to hospital
A spokesman for the Welsh Ambulance Service, said:
We were called on Wednesday 3 July at approximately 14:36 to reports of a person having fallen from a cliff near the Great Orme in Llandudno. We responded with one ambulance and were supported by the Wales Air Ambulance. One patient was transported by air ambulance to Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ....... LIVE Gt. Orme Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 03, 2019, 06:59:57 pm
Ambulance crews, HM Coastguard, the Rescue 936 helicopter, mountain rescue volunteers and North Wales Police were called to the Great Orme shortly before 2.40pm.
The Wales Air Ambulance helicopter was also scrambled as part of the rescue and took the patient to Aintree University Hospital.

Eyewitness Jonathan Cimatti told North Wales Live that he saw the man receiving treatment at the scene before being put onto a stretcher and winched into the helicopter.
The 23-year-old, who was working in the area at the time of the incident, said the man was with two children.  ref DP
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 08, 2019, 11:13:12 am
A SMALL rigid inflatable boat which had run aground off Llandudno’s West Shore was helped out of trouble by the Llandudno Coastguard rescue team.
A spokesman for the team explained they were called out late on Sunday evening to assist the boat, he said: “We were paged at 21:54 last night to reports of a small vessel run aground at West Shore.

“The vessel, a small RIB, had suffered engine failure following a fuel problem and had drifted onto the sandbanks and run aground.

“With our direction via VHF radio, we were able to guide the occupant, who was dragging the vessel by hand, back towards deeper water where he was able to resolve the engine issues and make it back safely to the Beacons Slipway in Conwy.

“After assisting him with recovery of the boat we were stood down and returned to station.”
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 22, 2019, 04:54:01 pm
LLANDUDNO all weather lifeboat William F Yates rescued a 34 feet yacht in difficulties with a damaged propeller shaft.

The yacht with three people on board, on passage from Whitehaven to Falmouth, radioed for help from a position 12 miles north east of Llandudno.

A spokesman for Llandudno lifeboat said: “The yacht was close to the shipping lane for entry to the Port of Liverpool. With only very light southerly winds, the yacht was experiencing great difficulty in making progress under sail and had therefore called for assistance.

“The William F Yates arrived on scene 30 minutes after launch and taking the yacht under tow proceeded to the safety of Conwy Marina.
Ref Pioneer
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on July 22, 2019, 06:16:03 pm
I like the photo of the West Shore Steve, it's really good.     I hope that the RNLI  are not called out for people walking on the sandbanks again as they are busy enough with other rescues as you have shown
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 25, 2019, 04:11:53 pm
I like the photo of the West Shore Steve, it's really good.     I hope that the RNLI  are not called out for people walking on the sandbanks again as they are busy enough with other rescues as you have shown

SEVERAL groups of people in danger of being cut off by the tide off Llandudno’s West Shore were escorted ashore by the Conwy inshore lifeboat.
The lifeboat was called out by Holyhead Coastguard rescue centre after a report that three people were trapped on a sand bank by the incoming tide.

Conway lifeboat was able to escort the group safely ashore, and then conducted a sweep along the beach and stood by other groups who were also in danger of being cut off waded ashore.

Danny-Lee Davies, a spokesman for Conwy RNLI, said: “We were very concerned at the potential danger these groups faced. People should respect the water and the tides, particularly off the West Shore where the tides sweep in quite rapidly.”  ref Pioneer
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on August 05, 2019, 09:36:26 am
I suspect the only people to read this , are the ones who do not need to ?

Know your limits, respect the environment and don't be afraid to call for help, say Snowdonia rescuers   REF DP
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/know-your-limits-respect-environment-16672930 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/know-your-limits-respect-environment-16672930)

What kit do I need to be safe on the hills and mountains?
If you're planning a day out walking it's important to make sure you are prepared and well equipped for all weather conditions and scenarios.

Here's what you should consider taking with you according to www.adventuresmart.uk (http://www.adventuresmart.uk)
Clothing
Waterproof jacket
Insulating mid layer (fleeces, soft-shell jackets, down jackets, dependent on the weather)
Breathable base layer (look for technical materials, avoid cotton t-shirts)
Walking trousers (quick drying trousers with a good range of movement)
Waterproof over-trousers
Hats & gloves
Watch
Rucksack/daypack
Sun hat
Walking boots/shoes
Breathable walking socks
Rucksack essentials
First aid kit
Mobile phone in a dry bag (a ziplock freezer bag works as a cheap option)
Emergency whistle
Map & compass (even if you use GPS)
Torch or head torch
Suncream
Sunglasses
Blister relief
Spare laces
Bottled water
Flask of hot drink
High energy snacks
Any necessary medication (with spares)
Spare warm clothing
Spare socks
Survival bag
Emergency contact details
Crampons and ice axe (for winter)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on August 05, 2019, 12:51:37 pm
I suspect that you are correct when you say "the only people to read this , are the ones who do not need to"  there are a lot of morons on the loose in Snowdonia and especially on Snowdon itself
The Mountain Rescue do a fantastic job and anyone can have an accident irrespective of their walking experience but it must be annoying for them to see people walking up the mountains and totally unprepared for changes in the weather etc.    and then to call out the Mountain Rescue Service because they are " tired "  or other feeble excuses must make those volunteers quite angry
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on August 05, 2019, 03:49:02 pm
I must admit the tone of their interview seemed very "understanding" and you have to admire their attitude "do not hesitate in calling us"
but I am sure there are times........  &shake&
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / The New National Coastwatch
Post by: SteveH on August 08, 2019, 07:13:53 pm
A new National Coastwatch station is to become operational, based on the Gt.Orme

This new lookout station is operational, as of 10 August 2019. It is housed in one of the NCI’s trailer mounted mobile stations.

NCI Great Orme welcomes anyone interested in the work of the NCI and in joining our Station to become a qualified Watchkeeper.  If you are interested and want to know more then email Tim, our Station Secretary at greatorme.secretary@nci.org.uk
 
Visitors are most welcome at the lookout although, when an incident is ongoing, this may not always be convenient and the duty watchkeeper may ask visitors to call back later. Please bear in mind that this is a small lookout, so we cannot have more than two visitors inside at a time.
Summer Opening
Open from: 11.00
Open until: 15;00
Days:  Saturday Sunday                            https://www.nci.org.uk/stations/great-orme (https://www.nci.org.uk/stations/great-orme)


Great Orme lookout has bird's eye view to save lives. 
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17824843.great-orme-lookout-bird-39-s-eye-view-save-lives/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17824843.great-orme-lookout-bird-39-s-eye-view-save-lives/)
       

Title: Re: RNLI LLANDUDNO OPEN DAY 2019
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2019, 01:27:33 pm
Llandudno Lifeboat Station looks forward to the annual RNLI Open Day

This year’s event takes place on Sunday 18 August from 11am to 4pm at the Boathouse on the promenade at Craig Y Don.

Sue Perkins, Chairperson of the Llandudno Supporters Group, explained that, “This year will be an even grander event to which visitors and families are all very welcome. We will have stalls, refreshments, souvenirs, games, music and the Batala Drummers, and of course our famous mascot Stormy Stan”.

Central to the whole day will be the opportunity to see the lifeboats, meet the crew and look around the boathouse. There will also be special guided tours of the all new Shannon Lifeboat the William F Yates.

At 2pm the lifeboats will be preparing to take to the waters to demonstrate their capabilities and will be joined at 2.45pm by the Coastguard Air Sea Rescue Helicopter for a joint exercise which will no doubt be the highlight of the day.
Title: Re RNLI LIFEBOAT DAY
Post by: SteveH on August 10, 2019, 10:02:57 am
This year’s event takes place on Sunday 18 August from 11am to 4pm at the Boathouse on the promenade at Craig Y Don.

This year’s event takes place on Sunday 18 August from 11am to 4pm at the Boathouse on the promenade at Craig Y Don.

Sue Perkins, Chairperson of the Llandudno Supporters Group, explained that, “This year will be an even grander event to which visitors and families are all very welcome. We will have stalls, refreshments, souvenirs, games, music and the Batala Drummers, and of course our famous mascot Stormy Stan”.

Central to the whole day will be the opportunity to see the lifeboats, meet the crew and look around the boathouse. There will also be special guided tours of the all new Shannon Lifeboat the William F Yates.

At 2pm the lifeboats will be preparing to take to the waters to demonstrate their capabilities and will be joined at 2.45pm by the Coastguard Air Sea Rescue Helicopter for a joint exercise which will no doubt be the highlight of the day.

Title: Re: RNLI OPEN DAY SUNDAY 18th AUG TOMORROW
Post by: SteveH on August 17, 2019, 10:28:34 am
Just a reminder about the  RNLI OPEN DAY tomorrow............. details above

Highlight of the day.
At 2pm the lifeboats will be preparing to take to the waters to demonstrate their capabilities and will be joined at 2.45pm by the Coastguard Air Sea Rescue Helicopter for a joint exercise. 
Title: Re: RNLI OPEN DAY REVUE
Post by: SteveH on August 20, 2019, 03:24:38 pm
RNLI NEWS......"A big thank You To Everybody That Attended Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI Open Day Yesterday."
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on August 25, 2019, 02:27:57 pm
'Idiot' Snowdon drivers slammed for blocking emergency services' rescue route up mountain                                          ref DP

Bank holiday weekends are always a busy time for the Llanberis and Ogwen mountain rescue services - and they can probably do without scenes like this.

Quote.....  "Hope no-one needs a 4x4 evacuation today!",
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 01, 2019, 06:04:37 pm
We heard the helicopter earlier,

Coastguard News..........
Whilst out on patrol this morning the team were flagged down at West Shore to an injured kitesurfer who had become injured whilst flying amongst the the sand dunes.

The casualty had impacted the top of a dune and struck his lower back on a rock, injuring his spine.

The casualty was in a precarious position lying face down and overhanging the top of a sand dune, which made caring for him difficult.

The team provided casualty care and also ensured that the Wales Air Ambulance was able to land safely in order for the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service - EMRTS Wales on board to start treating the casualty.

The casualty was placed on their stretcher and we assisted with carrying him to the aircraft where he was then taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital due to his injuries.

We were no longer required so stood down and returned to station.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 09, 2019, 04:10:58 pm
Re: Everything to do with Rhos On Sea   from Hugo
« Reply #690 on: September 07, 2019, 02:21:12 PM »
"Both Llandudno Lifeboats were in action early on Friday evening following reports of red flares fired from a small speedboat with one person on board a quarter of a mile off Rhos on Sea breakwater in choppy conditions.              Another good rescue by the RNLI   "

A bit more on that weekend from the Coastguard ..............
We have dealt with 2 incidents over this weekend. The first came on Friday evening where multiple 999 calls were made at Rhos on Sea to a vessel in distress at the mouth of the harbour.

Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI were also requested to launch.

Arriving on scene we could see the boat in question and the single occupant waving for help.
Llandudno's inshore lifeboat arrived shortly afterwards but suffered a technical problem which meant a tow couldnt be safely established. This meant that the All Weather Lifeboat was launched to assist.

The ALB towed the vessel back to a slipway where a member of the public offered their assistance to recover the boat from the bottom of the slipway to the promenade.
The person was given safety advice and we were stood down and returned to station.


The second incident came this evening when 2 kayaker's were struggling against strong currents near the Great Orme Lighthouse.

A passing vessel had attempted to offer its assistance but it also had difficulty against the current so remained in position to shelter the kayakers until the Lifeboat was able to reach them.
Llandudno Lifeboat was launched and recovered the casualty back to the Boathouse on the North Shore.

One casualty was transported back to his car in order for the kayaks to be recovered.
Safety advice was given to the pair and we returned to station.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 14, 2019, 06:13:32 pm
The West coast of the UK has - I believe - more dangerous quicksand areas than almost anywhere in the world. Blackpool is particularly notorious, but the Dee estuary on the Wirral side can also be very dangerous for those making the crossing to the Hilbre Islands.

By coincidence I have just been watching the BBC 2 Wales program "Saving lives at sea" about the Hoylake RNLI and their Hovercraft, I was surprised watching it in action, just how far the sands/mud extended, the rescue of an older gentleman, who was stuck in the mud, took quite an effort considering he had only sunk to his knees, they also mentioned the number of call outs involving those visiting  Hilbre Islands, I dread to think what would happen without the Hovercraft.           (Maybe we should get one for Conwy)

The next story was about two young girls caught in a current off Rhyl, the girls were rescued by the Lifeguard, Coastguard and the RNLI inshore boat, the girls were suffering from exposure, and taken to the station to be warmed up etc, while waiting for the ambulance, approx 10 mins. one of the girls condition worsened and rescuers were very concerned for her, ....... the ambulance turned up over half an hour later, from Bodelwyddan, ! !    I know there are difficulties in prioritising these days, but it was a bit scary watching the events unfold.



Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: mull on September 14, 2019, 06:32:54 pm
Anyone see the TV in the Devon/Cornwall Police Control Room the other night
.
 Staff trying to prioritise calls in a service stretched well beyond its limits in the Plymouth area. This government has a lot to answer for with the cuts they have made.      Very frightening .
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 25, 2019, 10:17:10 am
Llandudno Coastguard news
6 mins ·
We were paged shortly after midnight last night, along with Conwy Lifeboat, after numerous 999 calls were made to North Wales Police and to us reporting 2 red flare sightings, with one landing on the A55 near to the Conwy Tunnel.

A search of the river was immediately commenced, with us searching on land and the lifeboat searching the water.

During our search, three young persons were located leaving the area of the flare sightings and they were asked a few questions to try and gather more information. The answers they gave started leading us to believe that this may not have been a genuine distress signal.

This added another line of inquiry, so as well as searching for a possible vessel in distress, we also began searching for spent flare casings on shore.

During our search, the Police located a handheld flare on the A55 carriageway which would have required a person to throw the flare into the road and therefore needed to be close enough to the carriageway to do so, which would be some distance from the water.
With this information, the Lifeboat was stood down as the river had been thoroughly searched with nothing found.

As we came to the end of our search area, we discovered parts of a spent flare casing, a flare storage box and scorch marks from a handheld smoke flare.

All this information was passed onto Holyhead CGOC who were happy that the flares had been fired from shore and that there was no genuine distress.

This incident tied up valuable search and rescue resources, who are all volunteers, as well as a number of Police resources.
If a genuine emergency call had been received, there would have been a significant delay in deploying resources as we were committed to the search.

Flares are dangerous pyrotechnics that if used incorrectly can lead to serious injury or death. The fact they were thrown towards the A55 could potentially have caused a catastrophic collision which could have ended in tragedy.

We hope those responsible see this post and are able to reflect on their irresponsible behaviour. We also hope others see this message in the hope that we can deter any future incidents.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 30, 2019, 03:48:07 pm
CONWY inshore lifeboat was called out and launched on three occasions last week by Holyhead Coastguard rescue Centre.

On Thursday September 19, the lifeboat, The May-Bob, was launched at 12:30pm to assist a 10 metre pleasure craft which had lost all steerage in Conwy Bay and required a tow into Conwy Marina.

On Monday the 23 September at 3:36pm, the lifeboat was requested to investigate reports of two persons in the water in difficulty off Conwy Morfa beach. The Llandudno inshore rescue boat which was out on exercise made its way around the Great Ormes Head to also assist.

When the Conwy lifeboat arrived, it was discovered the persons reported as needing help were in fact an experienced fisherman in waders and in not in difficulties. From some perspectives it looked as though they could be in danger. Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team were also on hand and confirmed the fishermen were safe and well.

The third callout came in the early hours of Wednesday September 25 to reports of a distress flare sighting in the River Conwy from the police and a member of the public.

The May-Bob conducted a thorough search of the area in question and all the river moorings, while Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team conducted a thorough search of the shoreline. A white parachute illuminating flare was also fired from the lifeboat to assist in search operations.

After an extensive search, all teams were stood down by Holyhead Coastguard and the lifeboat returned to station.
Conwy lifeboat spokesman Danny-Lee Davies said: “It has been a busy few days for the station at this time of year. However, our volunteers remain on call 24 hours a day.”

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on October 07, 2019, 04:07:13 pm
Coastguard news....
We were paged at 21:42 on Thursday to assist in the search of a missing person.

Also involved in the search were Llandudno Lifeboat, North Wales Police, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru, Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation and Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA Wales).

We were first tasked to search the Little orme. We split into two teams, one team to search the top levels and the other to search the lower levels.

Information was then received to suggest that the person in question was on the Great Orme so we moved to the Great Orme.

Splitting into three teams, one was sent with some specialist equipment to search the small coves in the Pigeons cave area, another was sent to the summit to work their way down and another sent up from Happy Valley.

The weather on scene was poor, with volunteers searching in the midst of Storm Lorenzo until the early hours of the morning.

The casualty was located by search and rescue dogs in the Great Orme area and taken into the care of the police. All assets were then stood down and returned to station.

RNLI News....
LLANDUDNO ILB LAUNCHES TO ASSIST KAYAKER IN ROUGH CONDITIONS

Llandudno Inshore Lifeboat was paged at 12:30 p.m. after multiple 999 calls had been made to Holyhead Coastguard, reporting that a kayaker was in difficulty approximately half a mile North of Llandudno Lifeboat Station.

With the casualty being closely observed by Llandudno Coastguard, the RNLI Inshore Lifeboat launched and proceeded to the kayak’s position to find that the lone occupant was at anchor and fishing but drifting to the East due to the poor conditions on scene that were deteriorating quickly. After a brief discussion it was decided that the safest option was for the kayaker to make his way ashore with the inshore Lifeboat following closely behind in case of any issues.

The casualty managed to make his way back to the beach where he was assisted by Lifeboat crew members in drysuits and lifejackets. He was handed over to Llandudno Coastguard where safety advice was given.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on November 04, 2019, 09:53:20 am
Llandudno Coastguard     Llandudno and Conwy incidents
18 hrs ·
We were paged at 15:00 on Friday to the Little Orme where a female had fallen in Angel Bay.

We arrived before the Ambulance so began casualty care, keeping the casualty comfortable and warm until the ambulance arrived.
Before the ambulance arrived however, another call was received about a casualty on the beach in Conwy.
Half of the team left and responded to Conwy before the other half joined them after handing over to the Ambulance Crew in Angel Bay.

The casualty in Conwy had fallen out of her wheelchair just as she had passed by some steps down to the beach, and in a case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, fell down through the gap in the wall and ended up on the beach.

We again provided casualty care before the ambulance arrived.
She was handed over to the ambulance crew and we were stood down.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on November 10, 2019, 11:17:25 am
North Wales mountain rescue team base burgled sparking public outrage                                         REF DP
Thieves broke into the Ogwen Valley team's HQ and stole cash and the contents of a food cupboard.

From their FB page ...

"We have been burgled!
Between 2130 and 2200 on Thursday night thieves broke open one of the windows to the crew room and entered base. They attempted to kick down the ops room door but were unsuccessful so broke into 2 cupboards in the crew room instead. They stole the money from our merchandise shop tin and the contents of the food cupboard honesty box ( No small irony there!).
The Police have been at base collecting evidence for most of the day and the footage of the break in from our cameras was given to them too.
If you were passing through the Ogwen Valley on Thursday night and may have seen anyone in stripy jumpers and masks, please contact North Wales Police, diolch."

Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation
3 hrs ·
Thank you for all your kind messages of support and donations to the team, both of money and offers of time and services. We really do appreciate it.
If you would like to make a donation, please use the link below:
https://shop.ogwen-rescue.org.uk/donation-p-1931.html
If you are able to offer any services which may be of assistance, please use our contact form:
https://ogwen-rescue.org.uk/contact-us/
Thank you.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on November 18, 2019, 09:48:38 am
LLANDUDNO’s much loved former lifeboat Andy Pearce, which left the resort for the last time in 2017, has now embarked on a new career.

She will see work in the turbulent and at times dangerous waters of the Pentland Firth between mainland Scotland and the Orkney islands.

Recently sold out of the RNLI fleet after almost 30 years service, the former lifeboat has recently been transported by road to Inverness. Now renamed Njord, the name of a god in Norse mythology having particular associations with wealth, the sea and seafarers, she will be prepared during the winter for her new duties in the Northern Isles.

She is expected to sail from Inverness in the spring, heading for the small harbour at Burwick on the Orkney island of South Ronaldsay, from where she is to operate wildlife watching trips to see the teeming seabird communities and huge seal colonies on the Pentland Skerries and the offshore island of Swona.

Alan Sharp, who worked at Llandudno lifeboat station for many years with the Andy Pearce, said: “Those of us at the station who knew the Andy so well are delighted to see she is embarking on a new career in such spectacular surroundings.

“We hope that those who board her for her wildlife trips enjoy their time aboard as much as our crews did during the many hours they spent sailing in her in the waters off North Wales and elsewhere.”                                                                        ref Pioneer

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ............ light aircraft missing
Post by: SteveH on November 25, 2019, 03:59:33 pm
RESCUE services have been scrambled following reports of a light aircraft going down off the Anglesey coast.

It is thought the plane, believed to be a Cessna 172S, flew over Puffin Island and has gone down somewhere off the coast near Moelfre and Benllech.
Anglesey lifeboat crews including Moelfre and Beaumaris, and the coastguard helicopter are currently searching.

More details as they emerge.

DP report

Anglesey plane crash: Aircraft 'disappeared from radar contact' coastguard confirms
It vanished off Puffin Island - the coastguard, RNLI and police are all involved in the search
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/anglesey-plane-crash-aircraft-disappeared-17313591 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/anglesey-plane-crash-aircraft-disappeared-17313591)

photo.....Search heli. from Grt. Orme

2nd photo   Llandudno Lifeboat on search pattern screen grab 16.15pm
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on November 25, 2019, 04:23:33 pm
2nd photo....Llandudno lifeboat on search pattern.

3rd showing plane prior to radar lose.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on November 25, 2019, 05:43:37 pm
It looks like both the Coastguard and RAF helicopters have stood down, due to the poor visibility, but all lifeboats still searching.

17:11
Three lifeboats on the scene
A third lifeboat from Beaumaris has returned to the scene after previously heading back to base.

They are continuing to carry out their search in pitch-black conditions.

16:49
Lifeboats remain on the scene
Two lifeboats, from Llandudno and Moelfre, remain on the scene of the incident at the moment.



They are continuing to crisscross the water in their search.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on November 25, 2019, 06:32:00 pm
17.55pm
Police confirm route plane was due to take
Police have issued an update on the incident.

“North Wales Police are supporting HM Coastguard in a search for a light aircraft that was flying from Caernarfon Airport to the Great Orme in Llandudno and back this afternoon.

“The aircraft had one pilot on board and no other passengers and family liaison officers are supporting the missing pilot’s family.”
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on November 26, 2019, 10:09:14 am
The search for a missing plane and its pilot off the Welsh coast has resumed, the coastguard has said.     ref BBC
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the search has resumed around Puffin Island, near Penmon, Anglesey.
A plane carrying a sonar technology camera is searching the area as well as a lifeboat, helicopter and coastguard teams on foot.

Looking at the Marine traffic site, no lifeboats in search area, I checked the RNLI sites.................
RNLI news.....

Llandudno Lifeboat RNLI
10 hrs ·
Three RNLI lifeboats from North Wales have launched this afternoon (25 November) to assist in the search for an aircraft last seen two miles north east of Penmon, Anglesey.

Beaumaris' Atlantic 85 launched at 1.15pm and Moelfre’s Tamar class all-weather lifeboat launched at 1.20pm. The Llandudno volunteer crew were paged at 2.14pm and launched their Shannon class lifeboat to assist in the search.

The volunteer crews carried out an extensive search of an area around Penmon and were joined by Coastguard teams from Penmon and Bangor. The Coastguard helicopter was also scrambled.

All volunteer crews spent many hours conducting a detailed search, with Beaumaris RNLI crew first to return to station, followed by Llandudno’s Shannon just after 9.30pm. The Moelfre RNLI crew returned to station just after 10pm last night.

No request has yet been made to launch in the morning, but the volunteer crews are ready to assist should they be required.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on November 26, 2019, 04:52:02 pm
The pilot who vanished while flying off the coast of North Wales has been named.                                     ref DP
Professor David Last, 79, was piloting a Cessna light aircraft off Anglesey .

Search called off for the day
Due to adverse weather conditions in the area, HM Coastguard have confirmed that all search activities have been suspended for today.

Professor Last’s family have released the following statement.
Professor David Last was a Consultant Engineer and Expert Witness specialising in Radio Navigation and Communications Systems.

“He was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Bangor, Past-President of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a respected figure in the world-wide navigation community.

“He was an experienced, instrument-rated pilot. Most importantly to us, he was head of the family: a much loved father, husband, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, and we are all heartbroken. We would appreciate respect for our privacy during this difficult time.”                                                         


PS
Coastguard confirm debris found in search
HM Coastguard has confirmed that debris has been found in the search for missing pilot David Last.

They said that the debris was found on Monday.
The teams searched the coast from Conwy to Bangor and Beaumaris to Llaneilian, but nothing was found today.
“Debris was found yesterday and this is what the search rescue pattern was based on.
“The debris that was able to be safely recovered by Lifeboats, was retrieved and handed to Air Accidents Investigation Branch.”

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on November 27, 2019, 10:33:49 am
Coastguard calls off search for missing pilot Professor David Last                                                     REF DP
The search for a missing pilot after a plane disappeared from radar contact over Anglesey has been called off. Coastguard teams, lifeboats, police, a helicopter, and dive boat have been involved in the search for Professor David Last over the last two days. It is suspected the light aircraft Professor Last was flying crashed after contact was lost near Puffin Island at around 12.45pm on Monday.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on December 16, 2019, 04:24:13 pm
After seeing the SAR helicopter, over the RNLI station area about 4pm, there are reports that both the lifeboat and coastguard are active.


RNLI Seasonal message....

22 hrs ·
Llandudno RNLI striving to save lives at sea in 2019

As the festive season approaches and another year draws to a close the volunteer crew members prepare for a potentially busy holiday period.

Llandudno RNLI volunteers have taken part in numerous rescues both off the coast and around our beaches in 2019, including a just in time rescue at the West Shore on New Year’s Day.

Llandudno Coxswain Graham Heritage who has volunteered on the lifeboats for over 35 years explained, “my crew and I are all very proud to have served the public and helped to save these lives. We will all be on standby over Christmas and the New Year as we are every year. There are several places around our local shores which can be extremely hazardous to the public, in particular the West Shore sandbanks is one of the places we would strongly advise people to avoid”.

Captain Marcus Elliott, Lifeboat Operations Manager adds: “Thinking of local dangers, I would reiterate the need for everyone, whether local or not, to check tide times if they are planning to walk around the area’s beaches, especially as being cut off by the tide is a common cause of lifeboat call outs and all the more dangerous in the winter when sea temperatures are low. I would also urge those considering going afloat (if the weather is suitable!) to check their craft and safety equipment carefully before setting out. Breakdowns are also a common cause of lifeboat calls in our area and colder temperatures again increase risks. Do enjoy the festive season in the Llandudno area but safely”.

RNLI in Wales is issuing its own call for help, as new figures show Christmas call outs over the last 40 years have rocketed. Between 1979 – 1989, Welsh volunteers attended an average of four call outs over the Christmas period. During the last 10 years, the figure has risen by a dramatic 187 per cent, to an average of 11 lifeboat launches between 2009-2018.

The charity is facing a Perfect Storm, with more people drowning and a shortfall in funds, meaning support from the public is more vital than ever. To support the RNLI’s Perfect Storm appeal this Christmas, helping to ensure the charity’s brave volunteers can continue saving lives at sea, please visit RNLI.org/ThePerfectStorm

Photo Credit: Nigel Millard
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on December 16, 2019, 05:50:30 pm
Follow up to the above, .............

Llandudno Coastguard
12 mins ·
We were paged at 14:43 to assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust with a Medical Emergency in Angel Bay on the Little Orme.

The team assisted the ambulance crew with casualty care and also secured a landing site ready for the arrival of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service - EMRTS Wales on board the Wales Air Ambulance Charity helicopter.
The casualty was transported by road ambulance to hospital.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on December 16, 2019, 06:05:52 pm
We're very aware of the RNLI living where we do, and they do provide an invaluable resource. But I think the organisation tends to be a little...subtle in the way it describes its people.

Many folk believe all lifeboats are manned by unpaid volunteers, but that's not strictly true. Lifeboat crews are three in number: a helmsman, a mechanic and a volunteer. The first two are paid a salary - and it's not at all bad.   The volunteer is also paid for each turn out.  Twelve years ago they were getting £20.00 per call out, plus expenses.

And the Charity does have a lot of salaried positions:

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How much does RNLI in the United Kingdom pay?
The average RNLI salary ranges from approximately £20,331 per year for Support Staff to £56,436 per year for Public Affairs Specialist. Average RNLI hourly pay ranges from approximately £8.57 per hour for Porter to £15.30 per hour for Team Leader.

It's not that I want to knock them;  as an organisation they do extremely valuable work.  But I just wonder if they perhaps stress the unpaid volunteer aspect a little too much. The RNLI chief executive is paid a little under £200,000 pa.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: spotty dog on December 16, 2019, 06:25:44 pm
Ian I haven't any really up to date re numeration for what I would consider front line staff.i am sure these rates are admin staff rates,as you probably know the RNLI now build their own boats down in . As of late the administration has grown with highly paid professional personal at the expense of what was a very close family
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on December 17, 2019, 10:24:27 am
It is unfortunate, but charities in general depend on fundraising administration, I do not always agree on how funds are raised, or how they are spent, which is why I stick to local causes, including our local RNLI, I recall hearing from their procurement officer, many years ago, "that he would spend our donations on the best and most advanced equipment, and probably the most expensive he could find, because he wanted to sleep at night, knowing he had sent out crews, with the best equipment to survive their rescues" it was nice to hear his honest approach to fundraising.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on January 26, 2020, 04:05:25 pm
Lucky chap, this could have ended badly.

Rhyl's new lifeboat's was dispatched to rescue a yacht that had broken down off Barkby beach.

The fin-keel yacht had experienced engine trouble, so the owner tried to come ashore in his dinghy to get help.
But on his way back to the Miss Moneypenny, his dinghy's engine also failed.

The vessel was safely taken under tow, with two lifeboat crew on board the yacht to manage the tow.

"The skipper of the yacht was located by local Rhyl coastguards at Prestatyn, and taken to Mostyn Harbour to meet up with his vessel. This was done successfully, and the lifeboat returned to station at 3.15 pm on Saturday."

"The lifeboat performed very well, and it is the first time we have towed a vessel. The lifeboat proved beyond doubt the capabilities required, and it handled the job with ease."

He added: "We would like to thank both Prestatyn Sailing Club, and the skipper of the fishing boat Merlin, who greatly assisted the location of the yacht in the busy shipping channel used by very fast vessels servicing the offshore wind farms."  ref DP
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 10, 2020, 10:22:24 am
A boat owner, doing emergency repairs to his boat, in Rhos on sea, had to be rescued after being unable to return to shore due to deteriorating conditions.

The second photo brings home the dedication of the RNLI......... An RNLI boat going to sea off the coast of Hastings to search for a missing surfer, who was later found safe.

 
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 11, 2020, 01:58:47 pm
Watch heart stopping moment three almost swept out to sea by Storm Ciara wave
The coastguard says the footage shows the danger of getting to close to the sea during bad weather

This CCTV footage taken from Prestatyn Sailing Club just shows why we urge you not to venture out near the sea in stormy weather.

This footage was taken yesterday during the storms and its through luck that these people weren't swept further out to sea.
Stormy weather might produce breathtaking photographs but it might be the last breath you ever take if you’re there at the wrong moment.
Please don’t risk your life to take pictures or take in the scenery at the coast, however dramatic it looks.

Even professional photographers put on their longest lenses and keep a respectful distance from the storms.
And don’t risk walking or driving next to sea walls. A sudden wave can wash you and your car away in moments not to mention children and pets.

Our beautiful coast and seas can turn deadly in a moment. Don’t risk your life for a photograph or a selfie. It might be the last picture you ever take.

And as ever, if you see anyone in difficulty at sea or on the coast, Dial 999 and ask for the COASTGUARD.

VIDEO    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-heartstopping-moment-three-almost-17727026 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-heartstopping-moment-three-almost-17727026)

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 17, 2020, 10:47:38 am
Could you volunteer for the RNLI at Llandudno Lifeboat Station as Inshore Lifeboat Crew or as one of our Launch Vehicle Drivers/ Head Launchers?
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on February 19, 2020, 03:18:14 pm
Well done all round.....

Helicopter and 22 mountain rescuers in major rescue operation on Snowdon.

More than 20 mountain rescue volunteers and the coastguard helicopter were scrambled to the Pyg Track on the Snowdonia mountain after the woman fell while walking and suffered an ankle injury.

The alarm was raised at about 11.30am yesterday (February 18) and the woman was located using the PhoneFind app.
It was feared that due to challenging flying conditions, the woman would most likely have to be carried from the mountain, so a large mountain rescue team was assembled.

A total of 22 mountain rescue volunteers from the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team and Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team went out to assist.

Just before 3pm, the coastguard helicopter did manage to make it to the scene, and the woman was airlifted to hospital by the crew "despite strong turbulence".


A spokesman for Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team said it was a "great example of local teams working together".

He added that team members had been able to attend to the injured woman despite an ongoing call to help two walkers who had got stuck on Crib Goch.

This was because a group of experienced hill walkers were able to help the pair to descend from the mountain, which "saved the mountain rescue team significant time and freed up resources to assist with the injured lady".
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard .........revised
Post by: SteveH on March 02, 2020, 04:18:54 pm
The UK's first trial of a new search and rescue drone is taking place in North Wales.

Bristow Search and Rescue, the provider of the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter service, is working with Schiebel Group to test unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for life-saving operations in maritime and land environments at Caernarfon Airport .

They say the airport in Gwynedd offers a "dynamic operational area" for testing of the Schiebel Camcopter S-100 system, as it's near mountainous and maritime environments and is close to RAF Valley , which offers a complex airspace environment.

Capable of travelling 200 kilometres from its home base, the S-100 is flown by a pilot in a remote location using digital control and imaging technology to allow them to see through the eyes of its on-board cameras.

The Camcopter S-100 is already used extensively around the world in land and maritime environments, by international agencies such as the European Maritime Safety Agency.

Alan Corbett, chief executive of Bristow Helicopters Ltd, said: "This trial allows us to carry out demanding evaluation of the aircraft, the broader system capability and future suitability as an evolutionary step beyond the current helicopter-focused approach to search and rescue missions.

"The opportunity to evaluate the platform, safely integrating with different types of air traffic found at and around Caernarfon , while accessing mountain and maritime operating environments, allows us to prove their potential for operational public service."

Neil Hunter, business development director at Schiebel Group, said: "In total, we have collected more than 82,000 flight hours so far and we’re looking forward to demonstrating the full range of our capabilities to Bristow in the UK."
Roy Steptoe, managing director at Caernarfon Airport , said: "Without doubt, unmanned aircraft are the way of the future.

Bristow took over the search and rescue role from the RAF in 2015 and have two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters at Caernarfon airport .

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/uks-first-search-rescue-drone-17847201 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/uks-first-search-rescue-drone-17847201)

Seeing Bristow on the side of the drone, brought back some memories, my first job was with Freddie Laker's new British United Airways,
in the early 60's which was part of the Airwork group, nice to see they are still going.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 26, 2020, 03:38:41 pm
Unusual unmanned vessel off the coast of North Wales - here's what it's doing
The craft is being controlled from Rhyl Lifeboat Station.

An unmanned vessel is currently in the waters off the North Wales coast.

The unusual craft, called a ASV Harry Unmanned, is surveying the power cables for the Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm.

Duncan Mallace, who founded XOcean, is currently operating the vessel from RNLI Lifeboat station Rhyl

Mr Mallace company maps and surveys oceans for research, offshore renewables, coastal engineering, oil and gas or nautical charting.

He told North Wales Live: "We are surveying power cables at the moment for the wind farm off Rhyl, and operating the vessel, which is unmanned from Rhyl Lifeboat Station.

"We'll be here for a few hours doing it."

Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm is a 25 turbine wind farm approximately eight kilo meters north east of Llandudno. It is Wales' second offshore wind farm and the third offshore wind farm to be built within Liverpool Bay.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ...Coronavirus restriction broken
Post by: SteveH on April 27, 2020, 11:11:47 am
These guy's should have been presented with the bill, on top of his fine. &shake&

Two divers have been fined for breaking coronavirus lockdown restrictions after sparking a major search and rescue mission off the Dorset and Devon coast.

A Royal Navy ship, lifeboats, helicopters, fishing vessels and coastguards joined the search for one of the divers off Lyme Bay on Saturday.

The diver, who was reported overdue shortly before 15:30 BST, was found safe just after 17:00.

Coastguards said he had surfaced but lost sight of the dive vessel.

The man had been diving without a buddy and had become detached from his line, HM Coastguard said.

They said both men on board the vessel had been diving as a leisure activity and were fined by police after being brought back to shore.

The Royal Navy said the man was spotted by a crewmember on board HMS Tyne
Dorset Police has been asked for a comment.

According to the Coastguard's report, RNLI Lifeboats from Lyme Regis and Exmouth were scrambled, along with Coastguard helicopters from St Athan and Newquay.

The Navy patrol ship HMS Tyne and two fishing vessels also joined in the search.

The man had been reported missing by his friend on board the vessel who dialled 999.

Exmouth RNLI deputy coxswain Roger Jackson said "The diver was very lucky indeed.

"Although I'm very pleased the outcome was good, I would urge everyone to please heed the latest government Coronavirus instructions."             ref BBC

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on May 21, 2020, 10:18:45 am
Trial flights of an unmanned aerial vehicle have started at a North Wales airfield on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

The Austrian built Schiebel Camcopter S-100 has been based at Caernarfon Airport for several weeks but it has only been seen flying in the air this month.

The clear blue skies over much of Gwynedd allowed those on the ground to see the 10-foot long aircraft clearly.

Bristow Search and Rescue, the provider of the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter service, are working with the Schiebel Group to test unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for life-saving operations in maritime and land environments.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/unmanned-craft-used-military-skies-18284388 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/unmanned-craft-used-military-skies-18284388)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ..........West Shore
Post by: SteveH on May 31, 2020, 10:43:12 am
RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat
15 hrs ·
Llandudno Inshore Lifeboat responds to two incidents at West Shore.

Holyhead Coastguard tasked the Llandudno Lifeboat at 2.32 pm on Saturday in response to an emergency call requesting an immediate launch. This was following reports that two people were in danger of being marooned on the sandbanks off Llandudno’s west shore by the incoming tide.

Llandudno’s RNLI inshore lifeboat Dr. Barbara Saunderson with her volunteer crew launched at 2.43pm when they were diverted to another potential incident following reports of an inflatable being swept out to sea in the direction of Puffin Island. Making swift progress, the crew were able to recover an unmanned black inflatable dinghy before diverting back along the shore to aid two casualties. They were seen to be struggling to return to shore from the rapidly disappearing sandbanks. Due to the depth of water and the strong tides, the inshore lifeboat was required to pick up the casualties before safely returning them to the beach.

The ILB Helm Andy Jones described how the rapidly incoming tide had left the casualties in increasingly deep water and without intervention could have become a potentially life-threatening situation. ‘As it was, we were able to get them back to the shore without harm’.

Deputy Launch Authority Dan Jones MBE explained ’this was a good operation with a good outcome, we were able to successfully carry out our rescue while also safely adhering to all the procedures and precautions we have put in place during the Covid 19 situation’.

Chris Cousens, Water Safety Lead for the RNLI in Wales said: “A high proportion of calls for the RNLI in Wales are to those who have been to people cut off by the tide, including during the lockdown period. Some parts of Wales have amongst the highest tidal range in Europe, and a beach that was clear yesterday at 2pm might be completely covered in sea at the same time today. Chris Cousens said: “If you are heading out for a coastal walk, make sure it is safe before you go. Always check the tide times and conditions before you set off and while out, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on the tide direction. Ask for local advice and look out for safety signs. Always carry a means of calling for help and know to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if you or someone else is at risk.”
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on May 31, 2020, 03:17:54 pm
Coastguard news on the above story.............

Llandudno Coastguard
1 hr ·
Frustrating day for us yesterday as we continued with our patrols. Despite the regulations not having changed in Wales, the beaches were very, very busy with those not adhering to the guidelines.

Because of this, we were kept busy. 2 of the team, who were on patrol, had to don water rescue PPE and spend an hour and a half advising over 30 people to return off the sandbanks in West Shore.

Despite our best efforts we had to request the immediate launch of RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat as 2 people had waded across the channel and were cut off by the tide.

As this was unfolding, an inflatable was seen to be blowing offshore, and with concern that somone may have been aboard, the Lifeboat was tasked to investigate that before rescuing the 2 off the sanbanks.

The inflatable was found empty and the 2 people from the sandbanks were rescued by the Lifeboat.

We also provided casualty care to a casualty suffering from a medical episode who was unrelated to the ongoing incidents.

Once all parties were safe and well, we continued with our patrol, where frustratingly, we were confronted with vehicles blocking emergency access to key areas around the coast.

After returning to station and going home, we were tasked again at 22:42 to assist North Wales Police and Flint Coastguard Rescue Team with an incident in Pensarn. The incident was brought to a safe conclusion by Police so we returned to station.

Patrols continue today, and with one of the busiest days for HM coastguard yesterday, we expect today to be as busy too.

Please stay safe and if you spot anyone in difficulty at sea or on our coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 18, 2020, 10:26:18 am
Rescue of a pair of  ............  , fishing in six-foot inflatable dinghy as storm approached.

A lifeboat was called out after two men were seen fishing in an inflatable dinghy as a massive thunderstorm approached.

The RNLI volunteers at Rhyl were dispatched after the men were spotted around 700 metres off the coast of Kinmel Bay at around 5pm on Tuesday.

They were brought back to shore - just before a huge thunderstorm arrived in the region.
A spokesman for Rhyl RNLI said: "When the inshore lifeboat crew arrived on scene they found two men, on a small 2m inflatable dinghy fishing.

"The two men were advised that without an engine and with the weather beginning to close in, they should make their way ashore, as it wouldn't be safe for them to remain at sea during the weather forecast.    ref Dp
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on June 27, 2020, 04:57:45 pm
Very interesting film, with a local shot I think ?   the grounded yacht ?

 The RNLI's all-weather fleet is made up of five classes of lifeboat: the Tamar, Trent, Shannon, Mersey and Severn, each with their own unique features, but all designed to the tackle the very harshest sea conditions and keep their volunteer crews safe while they save lives at sea.

Since 2015, our all-weather lifeboats have been built and maintained in-house at the All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole, Dorset. This facility and each of the lifeboats in the fleet was funded by our amazing supporters and their generous donations and legacy gifts.

*Please note the Mersey launched in 1988, not 1998

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb09486Jqzw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb09486Jqzw)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard ...West Shore web cam
Post by: SteveH on July 01, 2020, 12:20:10 pm
West Shore Beach Cafe
about 3 weeks ago
I'm delighted to announce our wonderful Webcam that has had visitors from all over the world is now being used by the Coastguard and RNLI to help keep people safe on our beach.

I was approached in February by John Humberstone from the National Coastguard Institution and Mike Jones from the RNLI - they asked if they could use our Webcam to monitor the beach. It's a great honour to be asked to help out the heroes who constantly work together to keep us all safe.

So you may see the camera shoot off in the odd direction every now and then as the guys check the shoreline. But other than that our Webcam will keep bringing you all the fantastic views as usual. Happy Viewing Everybody
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 02, 2020, 09:50:11 am
Note the highlighted parts   $good$       ref Pioneer

LLANDUDNO lifeboat launched to aid a stricken vessel off Penrhyn Bay.
The town's RNLI inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson was called upon by HM Holyhead Coastguard on Wednesday, July 1 at about 9am.

The volunteer crew quickly reached a 6.8m amphibious rib which had suffered engine failure about one-mile offshore at Penrhyn Bay. There were two people on board.
After securing a tow-line the lifeboat proceeded to tow the rib to the safety of Porth Eirias.

Helm Mike Jones said: “We were pleased to find a well equipped and well serviced vessel, it was unfortunate mechanical failure and no fault of their own.

"They did all the right things including calling the coastguard for assistance.

"This was a good outcome, and our return journey from Porth Eirias allowed us to conduct some useful navigational training before returning to the boathouse.”

A spokesperson from the RNLI said: "We were able to successfully carry out our rescue while also safely adhering to all the procedures and precautions we have put in place during the Covid 19 situation.

"The craft involved was from Colwyn Bay and had also followed all the current guidelines including seeking authority to launch from the local agencies.”
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 13, 2020, 10:46:51 am
On one hand........

A "totally ill-equipped" walker had to be rescued after getting lost 10 feet from a mountain path in the dark.

The man in his 20s had gone camping with a friend at Cwm Bochlwyd in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia.
Late on Saturday, he walked down to a car, but got lost on the way just 10 feet from the path and had to be rescued.

A statement by the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO) said: "At about 23.30 the team was called out by NWP (North Wales Police) to a male reported lost in the dark near the path down from Llyn Bochlwyd.

"Unable to contact the casualty by phone, a small party set out on foot and was able to quickly find him and soon returned him to the roadside."
Spokesman Chris Lloyd said the man was "totally ill-equipped".

Mr Lloyd added that there had been evidence elsewhere of people partying in Snowdonia and litter strewn on Tryfan, and said the mountains appeared to be being abused by a "non-mountain fraternity".


On the other hand.........
OVMRO was also called to assist a woman with a suspected broken ankle yesterday, who was well-equipped for walking.

A statement by the team said: "Just as half the team had finished casualty care training, a call came in for a female walker with a suspected broken ankle on Drosgl in the Carneddau.

"The two experienced walkers had been descending the mountain when one hurt herself and despite best effort, couldn't continue.

"The team drove to Bryn Hall Quarry and a stretcher party had started to walk in when Rescue 936, the Coastguard helicopter, became available as it transited from a callout with NEWSAR.

"The casualty was soon winched aboard and her walking partner was happy to walk off unaided allowing the team to recover back to Oggie Base.
"An unfortunate end to the day for the casualty and we wish her a speedy recovery."

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 16, 2020, 10:28:51 am
Three rescue teams involved in this long rescue.   &well&

This is the dramatic moment a group of freezing climbers were rescued from a 3,000ft mountain during driving rain.

Mountain rescue crews were alerted just after 7pm on Monday after a group of three climbers became trapped in "difficult terrain" on Y Lliwedd, a mountain beside Snowdon in Gwynedd.

Rescuers spent almost 12 hours rescuing the group as they started to develop hypothermia.

cont / video   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/moment-freezing-climbers-rescued-3000ft-18605333 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/moment-freezing-climbers-rescued-3000ft-18605333)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 22, 2020, 10:43:56 am
The piece of advice given in this story, made me think, I am sure in the past, (younger days) I would have tried to help, as I think most would, but this advice needs to be remembered.

A major rescue operation was launched after a woman became trapped in mud as the tide approached.
Emergency services were called to the beach near Rhyl Harbour at around 7.35pm on Tuesday after the woman got stuck with little time to spare.

A woman and teenager were also stranded near the rock armour on the beach as rescuers arrived.
All three were part of the same family.

Coastguard teams from Rhyl and Bangor were joined by RNLI volunteers, paramedics and police officers in the bid to rescue the group.

Story  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-trapped-mud-tide-approached-18639377 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-trapped-mud-tide-approached-18639377)

Advice...
"If you become stuck in mud our advice is always the same.

"Stay calm, try and spread your weight as much as possible and avoid moving.

"Call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

"Anybody trapped should also discourage other well-meaning members of the public from attempting to rescue them because without the proper equipment they could become stuck too."
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 22, 2020, 02:01:10 pm
Second post today re rescues.

Llandudno Coastguard
3hours ago
We were tasked at 10:08 yesterday morning to meet the vessel 'Swn y Mor' at Deganwy Marina where they were bringing in a casualty who had capsized his kayak off the Great Orme.

Swn y Mor had spotted the casualty in the water and rescued him, along with his kayak. They kept him warm and brought him to Deganwy Marina where we met the casualty. Two Coastguard Rescue Officers boarded the vessel and assessed him to ensure he didnt require medical attention.

Because the casualty was a long way from his starting point, he was wet and had no transport, we took him back to his car where his key was found to be wet and wouldnt start the car (modern technology!).

To prevent him from being stranded at the side of the road in wet clothes, we took the casualty to his home near Conwy to retrieve the spare key and a change of clothes before taking him back to his car so he could recover his kayak.

We offered him safety advice and, with no further assistance required, we were stood down and returned to station.

We would also like to offer a thank you and a well done to the crew of Swn y Mor who acted quickly and professionally to rescue the casaulty. Without them, the outcome could have turned tragic.


Llandudno Coastguard
1h ·
We have just returned back to base after completing our 9th incident in the last 7 days.

We were tasked at 10:49 to investigate possible broken down jetskis off reynes jetty at Llanddulas.

RNLI Rhyl were also launched to assist.

We kept observations on the pair from Rainbow Bridge whilst the Lifeboat made their way to the pair.

In the second time in two days, the vessel 'Swn y Mor' offered their assistance as they were in the area. They were able to confirm that the Jetski and RIB were not in difficulty.

Because of some concerns over their intentions, Rhyl Lifeboat were asked to continue in order to gather more information.

Rhyl Lifeboat spoke to the pair and offered safety advice.

As the pair were not in difficulty, all assets were stood down and returned to station.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on July 22, 2020, 03:22:28 pm
In the UK we have more than our fair share of quicksand. From wikwi: "To move within the quicksand, a person or object must apply sufficient pressure on the compacted sand to re-introduce enough water to liquefy it. The forces required to do this are quite large: to remove a foot from quicksand at a speed of 0.01 m/s would require the same amount of force as needed to lift a car."
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 23, 2020, 10:41:36 am
We have just returned back to base after completing our 9th incident in the last 7 days.
We were tasked at 10:49 to investigate possible broken down jetskis off reynes jetty at Llanddulas.

We kept observations on the pair from Rainbow Bridge whilst the Lifeboat made their way to the pair.
In the second time in two days, the vessel 'Swn y Mor' offered their assistance as they were in the area. They were able to confirm that the Jetski and RIB were not in difficulty.

Because of some concerns over their intentions, Rhyl Lifeboat were asked to continue in order to gather more information.

Must have seemed a good idea at the time........  :-\       a bit more on yesterdays report.

A jet ski towing a dinghy while two people tried to catch fish sparked an emergency alert.

RNLI volunteers at Rhyl and the Llandudno Coastguard were alerted just before 11am on Wednesday after concerns were raised that two jet skis had broken down off the coast of Llanddulas.

When the lifeboat arrived at the scene, it was discovered that a jet ski was towing a small unpowered dinghy
One person was on each vessel, and both were fishing.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rnli-alerted-over-fears-jet-18642547 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rnli-alerted-over-fears-jet-18642547)

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 24, 2020, 11:29:15 am
RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat
2h ·
Llandudno Lifeboat goes to the aid of a stricken vessel off the Great Orme

Llandudno’s all-weather lifeboat William F Yates was called out by Holyhead Coastguard and launched at 1.58 pm yesterday to go to the assistance of a twenty two foot motor vessel which had suffered engine failure and was drifting off the Great Orme.

In deteriorating weather conditions The William F Yates with her volunteer crew soon reached the stricken craft and after securing a towline took it up-channel into the River Conwy to place the boat safely in Deganwy Marina, its three occupants unharmed.

The lifeboat then returned to the Llandudno Lifeboat Station for it’s beach recovery at 4.10 pm.

A spokesperson from the RNLI explained “this was a good operation; we were able to successfully carry out our rescue whilst also safely adhering to all the procedures and precautions we have put in place during the Covid 19 situation.”
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard .....serious incident Conwy
Post by: SteveH on July 28, 2020, 11:36:01 am
Llandudno Coastguard
1h ·
We were tasked at 18:30 yesterday to reports of a vessel collision at the Beacons Jetty in Conwy which had resulted in an injured crew member.

Arrivng at the scene, there was a single injured crew member who had been thrown off the vessel when it collided with the beacons jetty, crushing him between the boat and pontoon.

Casualty Care was immediately started whilst awaiting the arrival of an ambulance.

Conwy Lifeboat and RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat were also launched to assist.

Rescue 936 was requested due to the severity of the injury. We identified a potential landing site a short distance away at Conwy Golf Club and, after asessing its suitability, we were able to establish it as a landing site.

The casualty was taken to aintree hospital in Liverpool to receive further treatment.

The vessel was made secure by the lifeboat crews and we were no longer required so were stood down and returned to station
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on July 28, 2020, 11:57:38 am
Do we have any details on the boat? That's can be a seriously nasty injury.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 28, 2020, 01:03:00 pm
Do we have any details on the boat? That's can be a seriously nasty injury.

This is the DP story, I am assuming, the picture they are showing is relevant to the article, it also mention a recent engine fire.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-crushed-boat-flown-hospital-18674486 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-crushed-boat-flown-hospital-18674486)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on July 31, 2020, 10:12:46 am
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Today at 08:35 ·

Unmanned aircraft support search and rescue for HM Coastguard
It's officially called 'safety overwatch' - it translates as 'keeping you and yours safe'. We're ready for the day - please make sure you are too.
Unmanned aircraft will be flown as safety overwatch in support of search and rescue missions for HM Coastguard for the first time.
The unmanned aircraft will be supporting search and rescue response in north Wales both in maritime and in the mountains.
Teams on land, aircraft, crewed and unmanned, overhead, boats on the water - whatever it takes to keep you safe   
video  https://www.facebook.com/MCA/videos/781603065986237/ (https://www.facebook.com/MCA/videos/781603065986237/)



DP article and video         
Unmanned aircraft will be flown to watch over search and rescue missions for the first time this weekend.

They will be supporting HM Coastguard by attending live incidents in the sea and the mountains as part of an operational trial to provide the best response.

Operated by Bristow who run the HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Service, the unmanned aerial vehicles will launch from Caernarfon supporting safety patrols across beaches from Conwy Bay to Llandudno and across Snowdonia.

HM Coastguard’s helicopters provide support for inland search and rescue which includes the mountain regions, as well in maritime environment and the unmanned aircraft will work alongside those.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/unmanned-search-rescue-aircraft-flown-18688127 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/unmanned-search-rescue-aircraft-flown-18688127)


Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on August 01, 2020, 03:46:44 pm
More on the new drone story.........ref DP

The new Coastguard drone has been seen flying above Gwynedd and Conwy this afternoon.

It took off from its base at Caernarfon Airport at about 1.45pm and flew north east above the Menai Strait and over the two bridges linking Anglesey and the Gwynedd mainland before crossing Llandudno Bay reaching an altitude of between 2,500 and 2,700 feet.

It circled the Great Orme and flew along the promenade at Llandudno before turning around and retracing its steps back to its base landing after a flight of about an hour.

A North Wales Live reader said: "I could hear it but it was very difficult to spot. It's quite small and its white colour against the clouds made it hard to see."

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 04, 2020, 03:51:39 pm
Update on the above story............... This seems a bit heavy..........

An experienced sailor and former mountain rescuer who was flown to hospital after getting crushed between a yacht and a pontoon said it "never would have happened" if the RNLI had towed the vessel into a marina after an engine fire the day before.

Ian Proud was sailing his brother's boat, 'Starfish,' from Conwy Marina to Portavadie on Loch Fyne, Scotland when the engine burst into flames three miles into their journey.

The 54-year-old and his three-strong crew called the coastguard, who asked if they needed a lifeboat or if they could sail the boat onto the Beacons Pontoon - just outside the marina -  themselves.

Ian was confident in his abilities to bring the vessel alongside the jetty himself, and members of Llandudno coastguard met them at the site ready to take in their lines.

Mr Proud told North Wales Live: "The coastguard, who were very helpful, contacted the lifeboat and asked if they could move us into the marina as the pontoon is rather exposed and is more suited to commercial vessels than a yacht.

"The lifeboat refused to do so on the basis that we were no longer in peril."
The RNLI -  confirmed they would not tow a vessel unless it was deemed to be in danger.

An RNLI spokesperson said: "The RNLI has strict guidelines on the towing of vessels and will tow a vessel if it is deemed to be in danger, as such this did not come under the RNLI’s towing policy.

"As a charity, the RNLI has to ensure that it makes the best possible use of its supporters’ donations.

"In instances such as this, the tow would need to be carried out by a commercial tug."

Full story   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sailor-crushed-yacht-accident-says-18708664 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/sailor-crushed-yacht-accident-says-18708664)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on August 04, 2020, 06:54:41 pm
A fine use of lateral thinking and flexibility on the part of RNLI.  I had to laugh at this:

"As a charity, the RNLI has to ensure that it makes the best possible use of its supporters’ donations."

Now, that's interesting. Last year they received almost £200m in legacies and donations. They have almost half a billion in assets and paid over £95m in wages and salaries last year.  They have thirteen employees earning above £100,000 per annum.

That's where it becomes interesting. "The Executive Team (ET) including the chief executive are regarded as the Charity’s key management personnel under FRS102. Aggregate employee benefits of the ET totalled £1,509,106. Aggregate employee benefits comprise salaries, severance pay, company cars, pension costs and employer NI contributions."

Somehow, I doubt many of them can be found helping on deck in bad weather during a rescue.  And it goes on:

"In preparing the separate financial statements of the charity, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available in FRS 102:
• No cash flow statement has been presented for the Parent Charity.
• Disclosures in respect of the Parent Charity's financial instruments have not been presented, as equivalent disclosures have been provided in respect of the group as a whole.
No disclosure has been given for the aggregate remuneration of the key management personnel of the parent company as their remuneration is included in the totals for the Group as a whole."

My experience with national charities has been that this approach is adopted when the charity prefers to muddy the waters a bit with respect as to who is paid what.

But when a charity is earning almost £200m from the public, then one might assume the public would see towing a powerless boat into a protected marina as a very justifiable use of public funds.  Wonder if they'd feel that way about the high salaries and company cars being enjoyed by the top execs?
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 05, 2020, 11:07:02 am
We might not like it, but sadly charities have to be run as successful businesses, whether it is our local or national charities.




Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 11, 2020, 02:58:19 pm
Talking recently on the Forum about inflatables being dangerous, this story shows a bit of common sense pays off.


A boy has thanked a lifeboat crew who rescued him after he was swept out to sea on a paddleboard.

The RNLI said the teenager was rescued off Aberdaron, Gwynedd, on Saturday afternoon and flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor by coastguard helicopter.

It said he had been in serious condition after swallowing water and was showing signs of hypothermia.

The next day he was discharged from hospital and was able to visit the crew with his father to say thank you.

The RNLI said it took about 20 minutes to find the boy after he left his board in an attempt to swim ashore.
It said he had been carrying his mobile phone in a waterproof pouch and was able to talk to police in an attempt to describe his exact location.

It said the rescue had been hampered by a significant swell, an outgoing tide, offshore wind and poor visibility.
RNLI helm Fritz Williams said: "This callout shows just how crucial a lifejacket is and having a means of calling for help.

"A lifejacket can buy you valuable time in a time-critical situation whilst you wait for help to arrive.
"Staying with your vessel/flotation device can help you to keep warm out of the water and also make you easier to find."   ref BBC

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on August 11, 2020, 04:32:31 pm
Some good advice there Steve and anyone going on a boat,  jet ski or surf board should wear a life jacket, it's just common sense.
I had a friend who regularly used to go in a boat fishing and when he was on holiday abroad he's go on a Pedalo out to sea and never wore a life jacket.     That's his choice some would say but the plonker couldn't swim a stroke!       &shake&
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on August 11, 2020, 05:57:48 pm
We did a great deal of sailing off the Scottish islands on the West coast and I ensured that everyone–including me–wore a life jacket when we were in poor conditions or on deck at all. It can happen so fast: from gently breezing along to finding one of the party has slipped and gone over.  Being dumped in cold water can also stop your heart, so without a life jacket you're finished.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / The New National Coastwatch
Post by: SteveH on August 13, 2020, 06:12:31 pm
A new National Coastwatch station is to become operational, based on the Gt.Orme

This new lookout station is operational, as of 10 August 2019. It is housed in one of the NCI’s trailer mounted mobile stations.
NCI Great Orme welcomes anyone interested in the work of the NCI and in joining our Station to become a qualified Watchkeeper.  If you are interested and want to know more then email Tim, our Station Secretary at greatorme.secretary@nci.org.uk
 
Visitors are most welcome at the lookout although, when an incident is ongoing, this may not always be convenient and the duty watchkeeper may ask visitors to call back later. Please bear in mind that this is a small lookout, so we cannot have more than two visitors inside at a time.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17824843.great-orme-lookout-bird-39-s-eye-view-save-lives/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/17824843.great-orme-lookout-bird-39-s-eye-view-save-lives/)
       

The Great Orme Coastwatch NCI’s trailer mounted mobile station, has been moved to the West Shore car park, not sure for how long, but will certainly be kept busy in their new position.       NCI link https://www.nci.org.uk/stations/great-orme (https://www.nci.org.uk/stations/great-orme)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard /Coast Watch
Post by: SteveH on August 14, 2020, 11:20:08 am
Quote
Yesterday at 06:12:31 PM »
The Great Orme Coastwatch NCI’s trailer mounted mobile station, has been moved to the West Shore car park, not sure for how long, but will certainly be kept busy in their new position.       NCI link https://www.nci.org.uk/stations/great-orme (https://www.nci.org.uk/stations/great-orme)

A better picture than yesterdays, of the Coast Watch trailer, I am sure they will be a lot busier there, than on the Orme.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on August 16, 2020, 02:52:59 pm
Sadly another person has died after being involved in a jet ski accident this time it was in Pwllheli


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-officer-dies-after-tragic-18776639 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-officer-dies-after-tragic-18776639)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on August 16, 2020, 03:01:02 pm
RNLI went to 8 rescues in Rhyl including to find a missing child and help people stuck on sandbanks

I've not heard any reports of similar things happening on the West Shore Llandudno  so I hope all is well there


https://i2-prod.dailypost.co.uk/incoming/article15120659.ece/ALTERNATES/s458/0_Daily-Post-NEW-LIVE-BLOG-5.jpg
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on August 20, 2020, 12:41:14 pm
Sadly another person has died after being involved in a jet ski accident this time it was in Pwllheli
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-officer-dies-after-tragic-18776639 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-officer-dies-after-tragic-18776639)

A follow up to this story.............

A policeman killed in a tragic jet ski accident helped to save the lives of 21 people whilst volunteering for the RNLI.

Barry Davies had served on both the all-weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboats at Pwllheli RNLI since 2007, helping to keep people safe at sea.

But tragedy struck on Saturday, August 15, when he was involved in an accident off the coast of Pwllheli and his own crew members were tasked with the harrowing ordeal of trying to save their friend and colleague's life.

A major rescue operation was launched involving the coastguard and both Pwllheli lifeboats, and they managed to pull the 49-year-old from the water.

Despite desperate efforts to save his life, he died at the scene.     cont    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/policeman-killed-jet-ski-tragedy-18798514 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/policeman-killed-jet-ski-tragedy-18798514)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on August 20, 2020, 03:25:39 pm
That was so sad to hear about the death of that Policeman who had helped to save the lives of 21 other people when he was a volunteer in the RNLI.
He must have been very experienced with the sea and that area but the report doesn't say about how he died and that may help others in the future to avoid such a tragic thing happening again
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on August 20, 2020, 04:19:10 pm
Hugo, I picked up a hint that it might have been natural causes, but unconfirmed.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on August 31, 2020, 01:02:40 pm
The Rhyl   RNLI come to the rescue again


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dog-owner-called-999-after-18854877 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dog-owner-called-999-after-18854877)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 07, 2020, 12:18:15 pm
Relief lifeboat arrives after William F Yates leaves Llandudno for essential maintenance.

All-weather lifeboat William F Yates has left Llandudno to have a new and improved re-enforced coating put onto the hull. This well preserve and protect the boat during beach recovery.

Luke Heritage, Llandudno station mechanic, said: "She is due to return in approximately two weeks’ time to resume her valuable lifesaving duties."
A relief Shannon RNLI Reg 13-07 has arrived from Fleetwood to safeguard this section of theNorth Wales Coast.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on September 08, 2020, 09:57:44 am
Breathtaking pictures capture moment chopper rescues climbers from Snowdonia peak
The coastguard helicopter flew up to Crib Goch to rescue the climbers.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/breathtaking-pictures-capture-moment-chopper-18894582 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/breathtaking-pictures-capture-moment-chopper-18894582)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 19, 2020, 04:30:03 pm
Talking recently on the Forum about inflatables being dangerous, this story shows a bit of common sense pays off.

A boy has thanked a lifeboat crew who rescued him after he was swept out to sea on a paddleboard.

The RNLI said the teenager was rescued off Aberdaron, Gwynedd, on Saturday afternoon and flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor by coastguard helicopter.

It said he had been in serious condition after swallowing water and was showing signs of hypothermia.

The next day he was discharged from hospital and was able to visit the crew with his father to say thank you.

The RNLI said it took about 20 minutes to find the boy after he left his board in an attempt to swim ashore.
It said he had been carrying his mobile phone in a waterproof pouch and was able to talk to police in an attempt to describe his exact location.

It said the rescue had been hampered by a significant swell, an outgoing tide, offshore wind and poor visibility.
RNLI helm Fritz Williams said: "This callout shows just how crucial a lifejacket is and having a means of calling for help.

"A lifejacket can buy you valuable time in a time-critical situation whilst you wait for help to arrive.
"Staying with your vessel/flotation device can help you to keep warm out of the water and also make you easier to find."   ref BBC

Nice to see that RNLI are highlighting this lads common sense approach to safety.  $good$

A dramatic 999 call made by a 17-year-old boy who fell from his paddleboard into the sea is being used to promote an RNLI coastal safety message.

RNLI footage and audio from the coastguard has been viewed nearly 30,000 times

"Taking a means of calling for help when heading out around the coast can make all the difference," the RNLI said.

It said it had given out 7,000 free waterproof phone pouches in 24 hours as part of its joint beach safety campaign with the coastguard service.

Story and video  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54216803 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54216803)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on September 24, 2020, 11:08:11 am
New poster .....
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on October 01, 2020, 04:31:21 pm
Recent Coastguard news.......

We were paged to a vessel which had lost engine power as they were navigating the Conwy channel on their return to Conwy Marina.

The vessel, a 38ft sailing yacht, anchored off Conwy Morfa which is where we were able to keep observations on it until the arrival of the Lifeboat.

Conwy Lifeboat were launched and quickly arrived alongside the vessel. It was apparent that due to the conditions and size of the vessel, Conwy Lifeboat would not be able to establish a tow, therefore, RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat were requested to launch their Shannon all weather lifeboat.

Arriving at scene some 20 minutes after launch, Llandudno's Shannon quickly established a tow.   (see photo)

We then relocated to Conwy Marina where we assisted in bringing the vessel alongside on the waiting pontoon.
With the vessel back safely and the occupants safe and well, all resources were stood down and returned to their respective stations.

We were paged to reports of a female who had fallen at Pigeons Cave on the Great Orme.

The casualty had slipped on wet grass and injured her ankle which meant she was unable to get back to the road to await assistance.

We arrived on scene and started providing casualty care. We splinted the leg and kept her warm, whilst others in the team, along with Penmon Coastguards, worked out a route to stretcher her back to the road.

After a plan was put in place, we packaged the casualty onto our stretcher and began the carry up to the roadside.

After a long and difficult carry, we were able to make it safely to the roadside where she was taken to the local Minor Injuries Unit for further treatment.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on October 19, 2020, 11:23:03 am
Charity hikers have been warned to be better prepared after a group of rugby players got lost 3,000ft (914m) up one of the highest mountains in Wales.

The group, from Kent, got stuck on Cader Idris, Gwynedd, after starting the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge for charity on Saturday.

Aberdyfi Mountain Rescue Team rescued them at 02:30 BST on Sunday.
Rescuer Graham O'Hanlon warned people not to take on charity challenges without training and preparation.

The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge involves climbers tackling Snowdon and Cader Iris, in Snowdonia, and Pen y Fan, in Brecon Beacons, in just 24 hours.

Later comment.......... "Charities such as our rescue team depend entirely on donations, and so depend heavily on the work of fundraisers such as these walkers.

"However, we would ask would-be fundraisers looking at challenges like this to consider whether collecting money for one charity whilst placing a burden of time and resources on another is actually fundraising at all."

Full story  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54597301 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54597301)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on December 01, 2020, 01:46:57 pm
A friend of mine has taken up cold water swimming (llyn geirionydd) &shake& as has a lot of people due to the indoor pools being closed.

The RNLI has released a safety video for those considering taking the plunge.......................

With many reported health benefits, cold water dipping is increasingly being tried out for the first time by intrepid swimmers.

In this video, Liam and Nick from our water safety team explain how to enjoy cold water swimming safely, from what to take with you to how to avoid cold water shock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zLTW7cIFSI&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zLTW7cIFSI&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on December 14, 2020, 05:16:40 pm
I heard the rescue Helicopter around a couple of times today, here's why............

Mayday call from 'sinking fishing boat' sparks huge air and sea search off North Wales coast
Helicopter and lifeboat teams joined the operation off the coast of Rhyl after HM Coastguard received a distress call from a vessel with four people on board

A spokesman for Holyhead Coastguard confirmed they had a call reporting that four people were on a fishing boat and taking on water.

They confirmed nothing was found and said the search has been suspended pending more information.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mayday-call-sinking-fishing-boat-19455941 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mayday-call-sinking-fishing-boat-19455941)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on December 15, 2020, 06:42:20 pm
An unusual rescue for the Coastguards

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spooked-horse-ends-up-trapped-19464601 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spooked-horse-ends-up-trapped-19464601)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on December 18, 2020, 10:05:33 am
LLANDUDNO lifeboat will be celebrating Christmas with an alternative on line carol concert.

Since moving to the new boathouse on Llandudno Beach in 2017, each Christmas has been marked with a carol concert for crew, families, friends, and the local community.

In the autumn, Alun Pari Huws, Deputy Launching Authority realised that the pandemic was more than likely to thwart similar plans for this year. He said: “I sought support to pursue a plan for an alternative online carol concert, preparing a script to tie in the Christmas message with the life of the station and enlisting volunteers to take part in the alternative celebration."

Luke Heritage, the station mechanic agreed to take on the challenge and started filming the different readings and messages in early November. Once the video was safely finished, he then began the creative task of completing the 11 minute film including clips and photos from recent rescues.

The completed version is a collection of messages, memories, and readings from the Llandudno crew with a concluding Christmas message and prayer from Station Chaplain Fr. Phil Barratt.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18953931.llandudno-lifeboat-hold-virtual-carol-concert/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18953931.llandudno-lifeboat-hold-virtual-carol-concert/)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard / ........Water Safety Wales,
Post by: SteveH on December 22, 2020, 05:23:55 pm
WELSH families who have lost loved ones to drowning have united to launch the first Welsh Drowning Prevention Strategy.

The strategy launched by Lesley Griffiths MS, Welsh Government Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, has been drawn up by Water Safety Wales, a collaboration of individuals, communities, charities and public and private sector organisations with an interest in water safety and drowning prevention.

It aims to reduce water related deaths and incidents in Wales by promoting the importance of a consistent and effective approach to water safety.

cont    https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/18962949.first-welsh-drowning-strategy-aims-reduce-water-related-deaths/?ref=rss (https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/18962949.first-welsh-drowning-strategy-aims-reduce-water-related-deaths/?ref=rss)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 09, 2021, 03:44:37 pm
LIFESAVERS raced to rescue a member of the public reported to be in a potentially "perilous" situation.

Holyhead Coastguard alerted Llandudno RNLI lifeboat at 4.30pm on Monday, February 8. This was following an emergency call requesting them to search the coastline in the vicinity of the Little Orme and Penrhyn Bay.

Llandudno’s RNLI inshore lifeboat, Dr Barbara Saunderson, was involved in the search along with Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team.

The casualty had been caught out by the incoming tide and had scrambled up the lower cliffs to avoid the rising waters.

With the inshore lifeboat on scene, the coastguard team were able to help the casualty walk along the shoreline to safety.

Captain Marcus Elliott, Llandudno Lifeboat operations manager, said: "Although on paper this might have appeared to be a fairly routine operation, it was in fact a particularly challenging situation for the volunteer crew who put to sea. The weather and sea conditions were actually extremely hazardous because of the strong on shore easterly winds and the freezing temperature.

"It is important for the public to think about the local dangers, I would reiterate the need for everyone, whether local or not, to check tide times if they are planning to walk around the area’s beaches, especially as being cut off by the tide is a common cause of lifeboat call outs and even more dangerous in the winter when sea temperatures are low.

"I would also urge those considering any coastline activities to think about the current COVID-19 regulations and not put the lifesaving services to potentially unnecessary risks."      ref Pioneer

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 11, 2021, 10:16:41 am
Unthinking ignorant selfish etc.

RESCUERS found their vehicle covered in dog mess after attending a call out on the Little Orme.

Llandudno Coastguard attended a call at Angel Bay on Monday, February 8; a person was stuck on a cliff, so quick access to the scene was essential. The lifesavers used the footpath which is used by a number of people every day.

By the time the incident had come to a conclusion, the light had faded and it was dark.

When arriving back at the the station, members noticed that the vehicle was covered in dog faeces from where they had driven down the path................A bag full of faeces had also become stuck on the end of their towbar.

A spokesperson for Llandudno Coastguard said: "Volunteers then had the disgusting task of having to clean this off the vehicle before it had to be taken for a deep clean with specialist hot water and steam cleaning equipment to ensure the vehicle was safe to return to duty.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19081016.llandudno-rescuers-forced-clean-dog-mess-off-vehicle-call-angel-bay/?ref=rss (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19081016.llandudno-rescuers-forced-clean-dog-mess-off-vehicle-call-angel-bay/?ref=rss)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on February 11, 2021, 11:23:49 am
We used to walk across the little Orme from Pen y Carreg lane and through the farm before the Penrhyn Beach estate was built. Since the Estate was created, dog mess incidents have soared and I remember taking our two children, when they were very young, out early one morning for a walk there and finding hundreds of dead rabbits. They'd clearly been attacked by a dog.

Penrhynside woods tend to suffer the same fate. The track from the village over the hill, there, is often unnavigable, such is the mess.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: Nemesis on February 11, 2021, 11:26:14 am
Unthinking ignorant selfish etc.

RESCUERS found their vehicle covered in dog mess after attending a call out on the Little Orme.

Llandudno Coastguard attended a call at Angel Bay on Monday, February 8; a person was stuck on a cliff, so quick access to the scene was essential. The lifesavers used the footpath which is used by a number of people every day.

By the time the incident had come to a conclusion, the light had faded and it was dark.

When arriving back at the the station, members noticed that the vehicle was covered in dog faeces from where they had driven down the path................A bag full of faeces had also become stuck on the end of their towbar.

A spokesperson for Llandudno Coastguard said: "Volunteers then had the disgusting task of having to clean this off the vehicle before it had to be taken for a deep clean with specialist hot water and steam cleaning equipment to ensure the vehicle was safe to return to duty.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19081016.llandudno-rescuers-forced-clean-dog-mess-off-vehicle-call-angel-bay/?ref=rss (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19081016.llandudno-rescuers-forced-clean-dog-mess-off-vehicle-call-angel-bay/?ref=rss)

That is disgusting.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 12, 2021, 10:11:27 am
This is the sign that everyone has to pass ?
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Ian on February 12, 2021, 11:17:49 am
It is...
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on February 18, 2021, 01:51:32 pm
LIVE: Rescue crews launch as boat seen 'sinking' in waters off Anglesey
The boat slipped free of its mooring and has since started to sink

A boat has been seen "sinking" off Holyhead after rescue crews tried to salvage it.
The small boat slipped free from its mooring on Thursday morning and had started to float out to sea when rescue crews launched to return it.

The RNLI launched as a "precaution" while attempts were made to bring the boat back to shore.
Images from the scene appeared to show the boat break free from a tow, with the vessel now semi-submerged in the water.

Nobody was on board the vessel at the time of the incident.
We will bring you all the updates as we get them.

 Live reports and videos  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-rescue-crews-launch-boat-19865178 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-rescue-crews-launch-boat-19865178)


PS ....................not connected with above .......
Two women were rescued by the RNLI after getting trapped on an island in the Menai Strait.

Rescuers said the pair were out on Wednesday afternoon when the rising tide caught them out and left them trapped on Carreg Felin, an island on the strait between Anglesey and Gwynedd.

A spokesman said: "At 12.05 pm on Wednesday a page was received by the volunteer crew members of the Beaumaris lifeboat from the U.K. Coastguard in respect of two adults cut off by the tide on Carreg Felin island in the Menai Strait.

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on February 18, 2021, 03:14:01 pm
Women trapped on island in Menai Strait rescued by emergency services
The pair got caught out by the tide while out on Wednesday afternoon.    If they were local women then they should have known better, if they weren't then they shouldn't have been there in the first place but whatever, thanks to another rescue from the RNLI they were brought back to Beaumaris safely

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/women-trapped-island-menai-strait-19863899 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/women-trapped-island-menai-strait-19863899)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on March 16, 2021, 10:11:40 am
TWO boys along with RNLI lifesavers raced to save a man who had got into trouble in the sea.
The incident took place at about 3.30pm on Monday, March 15.

The man had fallen from his bike in the Holyhead Marina area and had banged his head on the ground before falling into the water.
He was clinging onto a pontoon and struggling to stay afloat.

Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were nearby on their bikes.
Using "great initiative", one stayed with the man, while the other ran to the lifeboat station to get help.

RNLI Holyhead Lifeboat Station posted on Facebook: "As luck would have it, two of our volunteers, Holly and Mark, were busy tending to our Garden of Remembrance, which is outside the station, and Holly heard a cry for help from the boy.

"The boy led them straight to the casualty, who was struggling to hang on. Grabbing a nearby life ring, our volunteers managed to place it around the man and haul him out of the water. The two boys were asked to further assist by calling an ambulance, which they did immediately.

"The man was treated at the scene for hypothermia and later taken to hospital by ambulance for further checks.

Tony Price, coxswain, said the two boys had undoubtedly helped save the man’s life.
"These two boys are a fantastic credit to Holyhead," Mr Price said.

"Young people often get a bad press, but this incident shows how they have listened to the safety messages we give out, used their wits and acted very quickly. They knew not to put themselves at risk by trying to pull him out themselves, and instead to go and get help.

"It was an absolutely first-class response from them both, and the crew and myself are so proud of their efforts today.

"We all wish the man a full and speedy recovery from his ordeal today, and thanks also to the first responders, rapid response paramedic and the ambulance crew for their assistance."

Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on March 16, 2021, 01:48:15 pm
2nd story today............

Airbus planes, drones and helicopters could help rescue Snowdonia climbers as bids for SAR contract
The aerospace giant has teamed up with Draken Europe to bid for the UK's search and rescue contract

Airbus is teaming up with Draken Europe to bid to run the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency’s Second Generation Search and Rescue service.

The Bristow Group took over the helicopter search and rescue role in 2015 and the 10-year deal ended 70 years of search and rescue from the RAF and Royal Navy - with RAF Valley previously the North Wales base.

This extended contract - with the North Wales base now at Caernarfon - will run through to December 31 2026 when the government will procure a successor service to both the UK Search and Rescue - Helicopters, and Aerial Surveillance and Verification contracts when they expire.

Airbus has announced they are bidding for the contract.

If successful they would deploy advanced helicopter, fixed wing and unmanned aircraft supported by a diverse array of integrated mission-critical technologies enabling the "delivery of a timely SAR response whenever and wherever it is needed".

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/airbus-planes-drones-helicopters-could-20184581 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/airbus-planes-drones-helicopters-could-20184581)

photo  Airbus H225 heavy helicopters which have been used in search and rescue services in other countries
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 06, 2021, 10:19:07 am
THE Coastguard in Llandudno said it has had a busy Easter weekend after a boat caught fire and a person fell from the sea wall.

Llandudno Coastguard reported four incidents in four days since Thursday, April 2 as sunny weather and Wales-wide restrictions resulted in a busy Easter weekend.

A serious incident on Saturday, April 3 involved a vessel that caught fire near Conwy Quay.

Llandudno Coastguard said  "It's been a busy start to April for us. As well as providing safety patrols, we have dealt with a number of incidents. Broken down vessel off Llandudno Pier. Vessel aground at the mouth of the river Conwy. Reports of a vessel fire in the river Conwy.

"The vessel had four people on board who were safely rescued by passing vessels. The vessel continued to drift down the river where it came to rest on a pontoon where colleauges from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the Harbourmaster were able to work together to fight the fire.

The fourth incident, on Sunday, April 4, involved a person who had fallen from the sea wall at Porth Eirias.

"We assisted the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust with casualty care and carrying the casualty to the waiting ambulance," Llandudno Coastguard said.

"Patrols are continuing over the coming days, so if you spot anyone in danger at sea or along the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: Hugo on April 06, 2021, 04:38:24 pm
Unbelievable!

 &shake&

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dad-travelled-170-miles-help-20328932 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dad-travelled-170-miles-help-20328932)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 16, 2021, 10:20:08 am
Another of these stories that needs to be printed in inland newspapers.

Holidaying teens ticked off after beach fun almost ends in tragedy
The three youngsters drifted out to sea and were only spotted by chance further down the coast

They launched a yellow inflatable dinghy from Barmouth main beach and drifted half a mile out to sea earlier this afternoon.

The youngsters had no means of signalling for help and were only spotted by chance by a member of the public.

A Barmouth Coastguard rescue vessel was launched and it was joined by an RNLI inshore rescue boat.

The trio were returned to shore where Coastguard officers set about trying to contact their parents.
“They had no mean of keeping warm, no means of alerting anyone and no means of contacting their parents,” said a Coastguard spokesperson.  “We returned them to their caregivers.”

The Coastguard said the three young teenagers had been wholly unprepared for their seaside jaunt.
It said the group had, on this occasion, been lucky.
“The three teenagers who totally unprepared and the situation could easily have escalated,” said the spokesperson.
“They were very fortunate to be spotted as there were no other vessels in the area at the time.


“This highlights the need for people to take some means of communication with them in a boat.
“However we always say that inflatables should be left for the pool and not used untethered on the shoreline.”
After being returned to the beach the youngsters were handed out some “safety advice”.
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Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
Post by: SteveH on April 21, 2021, 04:26:41 pm
The RNLI is warning people in Wales to take beach safety seriously ahead of some of the highest tides of the year, which often see people becoming cut off and requiring the RNLI’s help.

The Spring tides will build this weekend and peak on Wednesday April 28.


The lifesaving charity is urging people to check the weather and tides before visiting the coast.

RNLI statistics for Wales show people getting cut off by the tide caused almost 10 per cent of all RNLI lifeboat launches over the last decade - more than double the UK average. Lifeguards rescue hundreds more stranded people every year.

RNLI Water Safety Lead Chris Cousens said: "RNLI lifeboats around the Welsh coast are ready to respond to emergency situations, but we are urging people to think very carefully about beach safety. "People becoming cut off by the tide makes up a greater proportion of lifeguard and lifeboat rescues here in Wales than other areas of the UK. We’d urge people to think carefully before setting off on a coastal walk, especially during the big Spring tides.

"The tide comes in and out twice in each 24 hour period, and while tide times can be accurately predicted, they vary at each location and change each day. A beach or coastal area may appear a safe place for a walk, but incoming tide can quickly leave you stranded. On bigger tides like we will see in the coming days, places will be cut off by the tide quicker than normal and places usually unaffected by the tide may also be cut off.

"That’s why checking the weather and tides using a trusted online source, such as magicseaweed.com, the BBC weather or a tidal prediction app before setting off on any trip is essential.

"However, we realise that people setting out on a walk may not have that understanding of what the tide time means to them. For this reason we were keen to share time-lapse footage to clearly illustrate how sandbanks and gullies can very quickly become flooded by the tide."

The combination of an increased number of visitors to the Welsh coast, the gradual easing of restrictions could potentially put a huge amount of pressure on the charity’s volunteer crews and lifeguards.

The RNLI is urging anyone choosing to visit the coast to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe by following beach safety advice along with the government’s advice on travel and social distancing:

· Visit a lifeguarded beach where possible and swim between the red and yellow flags - we have a number of patrolled beaches around the coast from the Easter holidays – find your nearest at rnli.org.uk/lifeguardedbeaches

· Wherever you are, check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage to understand local risks

· If you fall into the water unexpectedly, FLOAT TO LIVE. Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, extend your arms and legs, and Float.

· In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard /Mountain Rescue
Post by: SteveH on April 26, 2021, 02:34:09 pm
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering a leg injury while walking on Snowdon.

Emergency crews were called out on Saturday evening after the walker suffered an injury while walking along the Pyg Track and was left unable to move.

Mountain rescue volunteers were scrambled to the scene to assist, before the casualty was winched from the mountain and flown to hospital.

A spokesman for the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service said: "On Saturday evening, after a full day of training, three of our RAF Valley Mountain Rescue Team personnel heard of a Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team callout developing.

"As our personnel were in the immediate vicinity of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team base, they decided to offer their assistance which was accepted by Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

"This combined fast party drove along the extremely busy Miners Track (Snowdon).

The incident was the second which required the coastguard helicopter on Saturday, and came just hours after a 21-year-old man was flown to hospital after suffering a head injury.

The man had been scrambling up rocks on Moel Siabod when he slipped and fell around 50ft before hitting his head on the ground.

Full article  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mountain-rescuers-drove-along-extremely-20465660 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mountain-rescuers-drove-along-extremely-20465660)
Title: Re: Air / Sea Rescue
Post by: SteveH on April 27, 2021, 09:49:08 am
RNLI lifesavers saved 24 people between June and August, compared with 14 lives the previous year.

The latest annual statistics show that in 2020, RNLI volunteer crews at the 30 lifeboat stations - between Flint and Penarth - launched 918 times, aided 991 people and saved 36 lives.

During the summer, RNLI lifeguards on beaches in South Wales, West Wales and Denbighshire in North Wales attended 1,046 incidents and aided 2,673 people.

This year, with more people expected to be holidaying close to home, the RNLI is predicting a summer like no other.

The latest figures show in the RNLI’s West region, (which includes 30 stations in Wales, 11 in the North West of England and five stations on the Isle of Man) that the majority of call outs were to people out walking and running and not expecting to end up in the water.

RNLI lifeboats launched 112 times to people requiring help after slipping or falling – significantly higher than anywhere else in the UK and Ireland.

Figures also show that people becoming cut off by the tide is a huge cause of concern; Across Wales and the West, there has been 115 lifeboat calls out to people who have found themselves stranded by the tide.

The figure is almost double the national average.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on April 27, 2021, 01:15:37 pm
PLEASE NOTE  the thread Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard /Mountain Rescue  now called RESCUE SERVICES


PADDLE boarders had to be helped after misjudging the strength of the wind and its direction

At 4pm on April 25, Conwy Lifeboat was launched to reports of paddle boarders in difficulty off West Shore beach.

RNLI Conwy Water Safety Team posted on Facebook: "Tide was approaching low water and offshore winds were blowing across the beach from the Orme.

"The casualties were experienced, wore buoyancy aids and had a means of calling for help (mobile phone in a water proof pouch) but had misjudged the wind direction and strength."

A Paddle Board 'safety hack' has been shared in light of the incident.

The post added: "Remember that the weather can catch you out no matter your experience.

"Be safe on the water."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 13, 2021, 11:05:49 am
Historic 'Flagship of Liverpool' tall ship rescued by RNLI off North Wales
The ship named Zebu has previously circumnavigated the globe and work is taking place to return it to its former glory

During the 1980s, the ship was involved in Operation Raleigh, a four year round-the-world expedition, in which thousands of young people were given the chance to play a part.

From the late 1980s, the ship was based at Liverpool and became known as the "Flagship of Liverpool"

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/historic-flagship-liverpool-tall-ship-20586016 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/historic-flagship-liverpool-tall-ship-20586016)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 16, 2021, 10:23:23 am
Update on above........ Not going well for this ship.

LIVE: Rescue operation to save historic ship stuck at 45-degree angle on Holyhead breakwater
The 100ft tall ship Zebu has become lodged against the structure

"The statement continues: "The attempted tow (off the breakwater) was unsuccessful.

"We then asked Holyhead Coastguard (land based) Rescue Team and Holyhead RNLI inshore and all weather lifeboats to assist. We also called Holyhead Harbour Authority to assist.

"Unfortunately, the tide was dropping and we were unable to get the Tall Ship off the breakwater."

The 100ft long wooden vessel remains aground against the rocky foundations of the breakwater about 600 metres from Holyhead Marina.

It is described "hard over" at a 45 degree angle."

live reports    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-rescue-operation-save-historic-20607710 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-rescue-operation-save-historic-20607710)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 16, 2021, 04:26:10 pm
15.22   High tide
Hopes that the vessel could be refloated at high tide appear to be receding.

As the tide has come in, the Zebu has taken more water and there appears to be a lot of head-scratching going on by the assembled experts.

"There's not much going on at the moment.
There's no great rescue operation taking place.
To me, it looks a bit like damage limitation at the moment."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 17, 2021, 09:58:10 am
Shocking pictures show terrible fate for historic ship as salvage experts race against time
Just two days after being towed into Holyhead harbour, the Zebu was facing an even bigger problem after she lost her moorings

cont/photos  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/shocking-pictures-show-terrible-fate-20609845 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/shocking-pictures-show-terrible-fate-20609845)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 18, 2021, 03:45:19 pm
Historic stricken ship stuck on Holyhead breakwater to be dismantled as bad weather approaches
Tall Ship Zebu is stuck at 45-degree angle

It is understood that the 83-year-old Tall Ship Zebu has been too badly damaged to be salvaged.

A crane company is expecting to remove the two masts today with bad weather forecast.
The rest of the dismantling work is expected to be completed next week.

"It's very sad," said Mark Francis, of Bob Francis Crane Hire. "She's a piece of British nautical history.
"There will never be another one like her built again because the skills and crafts needed are being lost."

He added: "We are taking all the rigging and the masts off to stabilise the hull. We may have to stop then until next week because of a freshening blow."

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/historic-stricken-ship-stuck-holyhead-20621155 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/historic-stricken-ship-stuck-holyhead-20621155)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 21, 2021, 09:32:49 am
'Strong chance and hope' historic tall ship stricken on Holyhead breakwater can still be saved
Liverpool's Tall Ship Zebu is not as badly damaged as previously feared

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/strong-chance-hope-historic-tall-20640036 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/strong-chance-hope-historic-tall-20640036)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 28, 2021, 12:20:54 pm
The RNLI and HM Coastguard are launching the safety campaign ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend and half-term which urges people to choose lifeguarded beaches when they visit the coast.

The charity has also teamed up with experts at Bangor University to collaborate and explore the best ways to keep people safe.

The key summer safety advice is:

Visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags
If you get into trouble Float to Live – lie on your back and relax, resisting the urge to thrash about
Call 999 or 112 in an emergency and ask for the Coastguard


RNLI statistics for Wales show people enjoying a walk and getting cut off by the tide caused almost 10 per cent of all RNLI lifeboat launches over the last decade - more than double the UK average. Lifeguards rescue hundreds more stranded people every year.

The partnership with Bangor University will help the RNLI to gain a better understanding of people’s understanding of tides and the associated risks at the coast.

As part of a long-term project, the lifesaving charity and leading Welsh university will shortly launch a survey to gain a better understanding of people’s knowledge to be able to effectively explore the appropriate interventions.

With bigger than usual tides this Bank Holiday weekend, the RNLI is hopeful people will take heed of specialist advice.

cont   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19335197.lifeguards-back-posts-safety-campaign-launched-stark-figures-reveal-millions-plan-visit-welsh-coast/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19335197.lifeguards-back-posts-safety-campaign-launched-stark-figures-reveal-millions-plan-visit-welsh-coast/)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 31, 2021, 10:29:45 am
Five calls outs to reported inflatables out at sea.

“The final call was to a rigid inflatable boat one mile off Llandulas jetty, near to the ‘Nicola Faith’ spot.

“A party of three foreign persons had attempted to row to the site, but found returning against the offshore wind and ebb tide too much.

“The all-weather lifeboat launched and escorted the casualties back to Llandulas beach.”

Coxswain Martin Jones stressed the importance of attaching a rope to an inflatable and running it to a point on shore, to prevent it blowing away.

He said: “Luckily, no-one was aboard these inflatables but they were all recovered over half a mile from shore, showing how the elements, even on a sunny day, could catch people unawares.

“The last call showed how unprepared people can be for a trip on the sea." A mile is a long way to row back against the elements.”

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on May 31, 2021, 11:27:34 am
It's the silly season again, hot weather and the idiots come out and risk their lives and also the lives of the rescuers.        I wonder how many of the rescued people were wearing life jackets?

On the same sort of thread I wonder how long it will be before we hear about the RNLI being called out on the West Shore Llandudno to save people stranded on the sandbanks         &shake&
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Nemesis on May 31, 2021, 03:17:18 pm
There now appears to be 2 rafts there .
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: spotty dog on May 31, 2021, 04:51:42 pm
Nemesis ,there are three raft's now the visitors don't know which one to walk out to first ,
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Nemesis on May 31, 2021, 05:16:49 pm
Oh golly I shall have to have another look!
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 01, 2021, 09:40:27 am
Five calls outs to reported inflatables out at sea.

“The final call was to a rigid inflatable boat one mile off Llandulas jetty, near to the ‘Nicola Faith’ spot.

“A party of three foreign persons had attempted to row to the site, but found returning against the offshore wind and ebb tide too much.

“The all-weather lifeboat launched and escorted the casualties back to Llandulas beach.”

Coxswain Martin Jones stressed the importance of attaching a rope to an inflatable and running it to a point on shore, to prevent it blowing away.

He said: “Luckily, no-one was aboard these inflatables but they were all recovered over half a mile from shore, showing how the elements, even on a sunny day, could catch people unawares.

“The last call showed how unprepared people can be for a trip on the sea." A mile is a long way to row back against the elements.”

Make that 6........

A GIRL in an inflatable had to be rescued by lifesavers on Bank Holiday Monday (May 31).

Rhyl Lifeboat responded to a 999 call made to the HM Coastguard at Holyhead.

The child was a few hundred metres out at sea, but fortunately had stayed on the inflatable.

The child's family had kept a safety line to the shore but it became detached from the shore and the dinghy drifted out.

A spokesperson from Rhyl Lifeboat said: "The crew came alongside and took the child on board with the inflatable, and successfully returned both to the waiting family on the shore, who had been located by Rhyl volunteer coastguard teams who offered safety advice to the family.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 02, 2021, 12:50:58 pm
Kayakers had to be rescued after trip to view turbines two-miles off North Wales coast
The RNLI was alerted after the pair struggled to return to shore against the wind

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/kayakers-rescued-after-trip-view-20723942 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/kayakers-rescued-after-trip-view-20723942)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on June 02, 2021, 05:46:23 pm
If they were visiting the Rhyl Flats turbines then they are 5 miles from the shore, the Gwynt Y Mor are supposedly 8 miles from the shore.   The RNLI steps in and rescues people who should have known their capabilities before starting out     $good$
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 07, 2021, 12:18:10 pm
 
1.........A PADDLE boarder had gone miles out to sea towards an offshore windfarm on Saturday afternoon.

Llandudno RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat after an emergency call from a concerned member of the public who had seen the paddle boarder and a kayaker heading out to sea in the direction of the Gwynt y Mor wind farm, more than eight miles off the coast.

The D Class lifeboat Dr. Barbara Saunderson launched shortly after a tasking alert from Holyhead HM Coastguard at 2.38pm.

The inshore lifeboat with three volunteer crew members on board proceeded to a location more than five nautical miles northeast of the Little Orme’s Head. After a period of searching the crew were able to find two people who were still heading further out to sea.


2........KAYAKERS had capsized their boat while fishing off the Little Orme.

Llandudno RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat following an emergency call from a concerned member of the public following the incident near Craig y Don just before 6.35pm on Sunday, June 6.

The D Class lifeboat Dr. Barbara Saunderson and three rescuers were sent to the incident after a tasking alert from Holyhead HM Coastguard to locate two people, one of whom had become "extremely fatigued".

After a period of searching the crew were relieved to find the two people who had been able to be reunited with their kayak.

Lifeboat Helm Bert Williams said: "We were able to escort the kayakers slowly back to the safety of the beach at Craig y Don, however one of the casualties had become extremely fatigued and so we transferred him to our lifeboat to complete the return to shore. He had also become entangled with a fishhook and needed some first aid."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 13, 2021, 03:59:47 pm
Makes a change from stepping out in to traffic..........

A headphone-wearing beach walker was "completely unaware" the tide was cutting them off from the shore, the RNLI said.

Lifeboat volunteers from the charity's Rhyl base were called out on Sunday morning after the walker was seen cut off from the shore on a sandbank.

They said the walker was "completely unaware" the water was coming in around them and shouts to them went unheard.

A spokesman said: "This morning Rhyl RNLI lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews were called to a person cut off on a sandbank wearing headphones.

"They were completely unaware that the tide had come in around them, and were unable to hear the lifeguard attempting to warn them due to their headphones.

"They were safely escorted to shore but got very wet!

"Please always be aware of the tide when visiting the beach."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 21, 2021, 11:23:09 am
An heroic dad swam out to rescue his family after they drifted out to sea on a dinghy and paddle board.

He managed to tow the six people and a dog to shore during the incident off the Conwy coast on Saturday.

Two lifeboat crews and two coastguard teams had also been alerted and rushed to the scene off Pensarn and Towyn.

A HM Coastguard spokesman said: "At approximately 5.10pm yesterday (Saturday) we were alerted to four children and two adults and a dog on an orange dinghy with no motor, and a paddleboard.

"They were overloaded and drifting out to sea."

He said Llandudno all weather lifeboat and Rhyl inshore lifeboat crews were launched. Llandudno and Rhyl coastguard rescue teams were both also deployed to the scene within 10 minutes.

But the HM Coastguard spokesman said: "The Dad swam out and brought them all back. Everyone was accounted for."

Seven people and one dog on two "inflatables" were being taken out to sea.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on June 21, 2021, 12:59:43 pm
I read that article yesterday and thank goodness that everyone was rescued safe and sound.     I did wonder why the heroic dad had not attached the inflatable dinghies to somewhere on the beach in the first place and it would have saved the launch of the Lifeboats because of a situation which could and should have been prevented
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on June 21, 2021, 05:08:23 pm
I was walking my dog on the Colwyn Bay beach at low tide today and the RNLI was in action.       I think it was just a practice training exercise and a number of canoes and inflatable boats were involved but the weather was cold and I was just glad to get of the beach.
Those dedicated RNLI members were still in the water when I left and they must have been freezing but still they carried on. 
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 28, 2021, 01:38:15 pm
RNLI and Bangor University poll reveals less than 50 per cent of people always check tide times before visiting the beach.

A social media poll launched by the RNLI in collaboration with experts at Bangor University has revealed only 46 per cent of respondents always check the tide times before heading to the beach. The results come ahead of spring tides this weekend which will see bigger than usual tides and an increased risk of becoming stranded or cut off as the tide rises.

In light of the stark figures which reveal 30M people are planning to hit the UK coast this summer, the RNLI in Wales is working with Bangor University to better understand people’s knowledge of tides and associated coastal risks.

The latest findings from the social media survey, which saw more than 1,700 responses to questions posted on RNLI Twitter and Bangor University Facebook pages over seven days to June 17, confirm that more work is required to help communicate the importance of checking tide times before heading out to the coast.

RNLI statistics for Wales and north west England show people enjoying a walk and getting cut off by the tide caused almost 10 per cent of all RNLI lifeboat launches over the last decade - more than double the UK average. Lifeguards rescue hundreds more stranded people every year.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19403849.rnli-bangor-university-poll-people-tide-times/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19403849.rnli-bangor-university-poll-people-tide-times/)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on June 30, 2021, 12:33:58 pm
What an awful ordeal for the woman but thanks to the rescue services there was a good ending to the rescue

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-trapped-quick-sand-during-20935242 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-trapped-quick-sand-during-20935242)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 17, 2021, 10:44:25 pm
The silly season has arrived
'Multiple people' rescued off North Wales coast as hot weather attracts visitors to beaches
There were a number of incidents reported along the coast on Saturday, with the Welsh Ambulance Service saying there was a "huge demand" in calls


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/multiple-people-rescued-north-wales-21078795 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/multiple-people-rescued-north-wales-21078795)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 20, 2021, 10:29:23 am
Paddleboard warning over 'potentially deadly' safety feature after man's death
A friend of Simon Flynn is campaigning for change after he drowned

Simon was neither able to release the ankle strap or pull himself out of the water.
He wants manufacturers to stop selling ankle leashes and replace them with quick-release waist belts.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/paddleboard-warning-over-potentially-deadly-21088138 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/paddleboard-warning-over-potentially-deadly-21088138)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 20, 2021, 04:00:19 pm
Added to the above safety warning........

A HUNDRED people were stopped from being cut off from the tide in Llandudno.

Llandudno Coastguard said its officers attended West Shore on Sunday to warn people they were at risk of becoming stranded by the incoming tide.

The officers walked three miles in "scorching heat" while wearing full PPE to help beachgoers, the Coastguard said.

"It's been a busy couple of days for us, along with colleagues around the coast," Llandudno Coastguard said.
"Yesterday, the team were at West Shore where we prevented over 100 people from being cut off by the rapidly incoming tide.

"Most people were unaware the danger they were in and were happy to take our advice, however we also received some abuse from a small number of people.

"The final team member off the banks had seconds to spare before being being cut off themselves; we don't do it for fun, we are there to keep you safe, please listen to the instructions of our Coastguard Rescue Officers if approached."

Another incident involved Llandudno Coastguard and Conwy RNLI after two people had become cut off by the tide and were being "pulled out to sea".

"We were tasked, along with Conwy Lifeboat, to two people who had been cut off and had entered the water and were now rapidly being pulled out to sea," the Coastguard said.

"They were rescued with only seconds to spare by the skilled crew of Conwy Lifeboat and brought back to shore where casualty care was provided by us and the paramedic aboard coastguard rescue helicopter 936.

"Please, if visiting the coast, check the tide times and follow the instructions provided on warning signs or by staff or volunteers who are trying to keep you safe.

"If you do get into difficulty, do not attempt to rescue yourself, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 21, 2021, 09:55:20 am
About midnight, I thought SAR936 was going to land in the garden, it flew over, but we could hear it in the distance for some time......

Coastguard called to rescue mission in North Wales
The full nature of the incident remains unclear

00:10
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue have released a statement and said:
"Callout 64: 20 Jul - Llandudno-Little Orme.

"2 males attempted to climb the cliffs facing the Lifeboat Station but became stuck.

"They phoned 999 reporting they were unable to hold on much longer so the team were deployed in addition to the local Coastguard team and the Coastguard rescue helicopter from Caernarfon.

"In a joint rope rescue operation, coastguard and team members were lowered to the casualties who were placed in emergency harnesses before being recovered to safe ground."

23:39
Incident over
Our reporter at the scene says the incident has come to a conclusion. We expect more on this in the morning.

23:16
Penmon, Moelfre, & Llandudno coastguard attended
They remain at the scene winding down the incident.

23:16MATT JACKSON
Two men rescued

Crews rescued two men from a cliff. (Image: NorthWalesLive)
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23:06
Two men were on the cliff
A NorthWalesLive reporter at the scene says two men were stuck on the cliff. It appears they are now freed.

more  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-coastguard-called-rescue-mission-21103150?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-coastguard-called-rescue-mission-21103150?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 21, 2021, 02:08:32 pm
Update and picture gallery ...........

Huge rescue mission launched to save men stuck on cliff who 'couldn't hold on much longer'
The pair had attempted to climb the cliffs on the Little Orme in Llandudno

The two men, who witnesses said were wearing sandals, had attempted to climb the cliffs facing the lifeboat station on Llandudno’s Little Orme on Tuesday.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/huge-rescue-mission-launched-save-21104396 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/huge-rescue-mission-launched-save-21104396)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 21, 2021, 03:25:08 pm
I may be mistaken but the footage appears to be in the field next to the housing estate in Craigside just before where the cliffs start.    If that's the place then it's no more than an easy scramble in the daytime.
I wonder when these ill equipped climbers started their climb but it's a good thing that no one, especially the rescuers were injured in this incident
What a huge drain on resources for all the rescue services and I hope they didn't receive the abuse that the RNLI received from  those idiots on the West Shore recently
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: norman08 on July 21, 2021, 04:50:45 pm
Yes Hugo cousin David would have had a good view, it was a long incedent they reckon the heli was very low on fuel,  I remember working up there in the 60 s the rescue heli was always there in the summer,  as for the westshore I just can't understand why people have to go so far out, have you noticed they have put 2 extra platforms out there now, one in the middle and the other near the Orme.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 21, 2021, 11:24:07 pm
They could have even had a cup of tea at our cousin's house Norman but they may have had something stronger beforehand before going on that reckless adventure.
The nearest I've been to the West Shore in recent weeks is only by looking at the West Shore web cam so I've not noticed any extra platforms out there.   The cafe seems to have been busy this week so good luck to them and I'm looking forward to the new extension that they are hoping to build.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 22, 2021, 09:53:43 am
 ))*               Pwllheli Marina
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 23, 2021, 11:35:09 pm
Beachgoers watch as 4x4 gets stuck on sandbank after driver 'ignored' warnings from wardens
Footage shows the motorist driving straight in to the sea in an attempt to get back to dry land


Apparently this happens a few times where the driver thinks they know best      &shake&      Some times a farmer helps them out with his tractor, for a small fee!

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/beachgoers-watch-4x4-gets-stuck-21132379 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/beachgoers-watch-4x4-gets-stuck-21132379)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 26, 2021, 09:57:56 am
THREE people were rescued by passing fishermen following concerns it had caught fire.

Llandudno Coastguard was called to help the stranded vessel between Conwy fairway and Traeth Lafan Sands just after 10.20am on Sunday.
Coastguard crews from Llandudno, Conwy and Holyhead were sent to the incident, when a passing fishing boat took the three people onboard.

Conwy inshore lifeboat surveyed the stranded vessel and found there was no immediate risk of fire.

It was then towed to Conwy, Llandudno Coastguard said.

"Llandudno’s all-weather lifeboat William F Yates was tasked to launch at 10.22am on Sunday to join Conwy inshore Lifeboat The May-Bob," said Llandudno Coastguard.

"They were required to attend a stricken vessel with a possible fire located ‘between Conwy fairway buoy and Traeth Lafan Sands' with three persons on board.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19468329.llandudno-conwy-rescuers-called-stranded-boat-off-coast/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19468329.llandudno-conwy-rescuers-called-stranded-boat-off-coast/)
Title: Re: Rescue Services ...Rhos on Sea
Post by: SteveH on July 27, 2021, 10:05:57 am
A PERSON needed medical assistance after suffering an injury on Rhos-on-Sea beach on Monday night.

Welsh Ambulance Service and Llandudno Coastguard were called to the incident at about 10.45pm.

Llandudno Coastguard said its officers assisted a paramedic and rapid responder to provide casualty care until an ambulance arrived at the scene.

"We were tasked at 10.45pm last night to assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust with an injured person on the beach at Rhos-on-Sea," said Llandudno Coastguard.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 27, 2021, 02:16:59 pm
Major rescue bid launched after man and women went kayaking in the middle of the night
The police helicopter was called in after their friends didn't hear from them after 90 minutes
         &shake&

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-rescue-bid-launched-after-21155172 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-rescue-bid-launched-after-21155172)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 09, 2021, 01:06:44 pm
LIFESAVERS were called following reports of a person in the water.

This was by Llandudno Pier at 5.15am on August 7.

A spokesperson from Llandudno Coastguard said: "RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat launched and were guided by us to the casualty who was rescued from the water.

"After a quick medical assessment, they were left in the care of police officers."

There was also an earlier incident at about 3am.

Llandudno Coastguard were tasked to assist Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team and North Wales Police with an incident at Rhyl.

The spokesperson said: "As we prepared to leave the station the incident had moved inland and our assistance was no longer required."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 13, 2021, 05:11:47 pm
A PARENT and their teenage daughter were rescued after sliding down sandy slopes near the Little Orme.

Llandudno RNLI was called to the incident at Angel Bay, Llandudno at about 8.20pm on Thursday.

An inshore lifeboat crew attended the scene where they found two “stranded” people at the foot of cliffs who were “unable to climb back up to level ground overlooking the bay”.

The pair were taken to Penrhyn Bay beach where they were attended to by Llandudno Coastguard.

A Llandudno RNLI spokesperson said: “Due to the state of the tide, the lifeboat then crept in under oars to find one adult and also their teenage daughter. They had slid down the steep sandy slope at the head of the bay by accident, both casualties were shaken but not hurt.

“The Lifeboat Helm decided to evacuate the casualties and transport them to nearby Penrhyn Bay beach to hand them into the care of Llandudno Coastguard Team whose attendance had been requested.”

The crew returned to Llandudno Lifeboat Station at 9.20pm, the spokesperson added.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 20, 2021, 03:23:41 pm
Stiletto wearing Snowdon walkers prompt mountain rescue teams to issue exasperated safety warning
The number of people suffering leg and knee injuries during the summer holiday has increased greatly Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team say

A mountain rescue team has spoken out about how people are massively underestimating the potential dangers of climbing Yr Wyddfa after a group of friends tried to go up the mountain in stilettos.

The number of people suffering leg and knee injuries during the summer holiday madness has increased significantly, with poor planning a recurring theme.

Scenes of long queues at the mountain's summit are now commonplace, with reports last month of people having to wait in line for an hour to be able to stand by the peak.

Naturally, with the increased number of visitors there has also been an increase in the number of rescues, Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team have said.

Earlier this week, the group had six callouts in a single day. They are also seeing an increasing number of leg injuries resulting in people having to be taken down the mountainside on a stretcher.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/stiletto-wearing-snowdon-walkers-prompt-21361250 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/stiletto-wearing-snowdon-walkers-prompt-21361250)
Title: Re: Rescue Services..........Angel Bay
Post by: SteveH on August 22, 2021, 09:51:58 am
A dog has been rescued after falling from cliffs and becoming trapped between rocks.

Lifeboat crews were called to an area between Angel Bay and Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, at about 14:00 BST to help find a "shaken" Tug, a black Cocker Spaniel.

Five crew members helped get the dog free and back to his relieved owners.

The lifeboat helm Mike Jones said: "We were really pleased and certainly relieved to find the dog safe and well.

"He had clearly had a traumatic experience and was quite shaken. It was a great effort by the crew to extricate the dog from quite a tricky situation." ref BBC
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: spotty dog on August 22, 2021, 11:45:40 am
Hi all can we have a quick straw poll on the correct name of Shell bay  (also known as Angel bay) it would appear those who live east of Little Orme its Shell Bay .
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Ian on August 22, 2021, 12:03:41 pm
The OS maps show it as 'Angel Bay' and just about all the tourist resource sites say the same.  I was told its name when I was a nipper, and it was Angel Bay, then.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SAJ on August 22, 2021, 02:14:45 pm
I always knew it as “Angel Bay” back in the 60s when it was a regular haunt of school friends living in Penrhyn Bay and Craig y Don. A very quiet spot back then.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 22, 2021, 03:14:48 pm
Perhaps this may explain something?
Porth Dyniewaid or Angel Bay: Dyniewaid y môr is an old Welsh phrase for seals. According to local historians, Angel Bay (which may or may not have referred to a ship) was more commonly known as White Chapel Bay an equally puzzling name.

The most Seals I have seen on the beach there is about 40 but my friend has actually seen many more than that
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 27, 2021, 09:54:43 am
Last night we heard the rescue helicopter overhead a few times, looking on Flightradar we saw it hoovering over the Little Orme area for quite some time...........

Woman airlifted to hospital after falling 15ft at North Wales promenade
The 60-year-old suffered chest and head injuries during incident at Penrhyn Bay

The 60-year-old suffered chest and head injuries after a 15ft tumble, at about 5.25pm.

Llandudno Coastguard rescue team, the Coastguard helicopter, an ambulance and helimed were at the scene.

A Coastguard spokesman said: "We were called at 5.26pm.

"A 60-year-old woman had fallen 15ft at Penrhyn Bay Promenade and had suffered chest and head injuries.

"The Coastguard helicopter dropped off a paramedic and the helimed arrived after and took over.

"She was airlifted to Stoke hospital by helimed."

cont 
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 27, 2021, 10:38:51 am
Sorry forgot to put link above story............ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-airlifted-hospital-after-falling-21412842 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/woman-airlifted-hospital-after-falling-21412842)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 12, 2021, 02:26:45 pm
Lifeboat crew rescues seasick sailor as breakdown leaves stricken yacht drifting near stone jetty
Volunteers help ill sailor and companion and two dogs during overnight operation off Llanddulas and Rhyl

"The tow was undertaken, and with the assistance of the inshore lifeboat crew and local coastguard volunteers from Rhyl and Flint, was successfully moored on the outer pontoon in Rhyl harbour by midnight."

But the lifeboat crew couldn't get ashore themselves.

The RNLI spokesman added: "As it was a very high tide that night, it was not possible to recover the lifeboat, and so the crew had to wait in Rhyl harbour until there was enough beach available at the station.

"The lifeboat was finally in the boathouse at 3.45 the next morning, and the tired crew sought their beds, some only having a few hours sleep until they went to work later in the morning."

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/lifeboat-crew-rescues-seasick-sailor-21548424 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/lifeboat-crew-rescues-seasick-sailor-21548424)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 22, 2021, 10:04:43 am
Emotional search for Nicola Faith fishing vessel to be shown in TV series
Saving Lives at Sea will recount the tireless hunt for the boat and its three crewmen who disappeared from Conwy on January 27

Saving Lives At Sea is on the BBC iPlayer from 20:00 BST on Tuesday, 21 September. It is broadcast at the same time on BBC Two, except in Wales, where it will be shown at 19:00 on Wednesday, 22 September.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/emotional-search-nicola-faith-fishing-21633632 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/emotional-search-nicola-faith-fishing-21633632)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on October 18, 2021, 10:06:44 am
A VESSEL suffering engine failure had to be rescued by lifesavers.

Llandudno Coastguard were tasked on Saturday night to the Beacons Jetty in Conwy. Conwy Lifeboat also attended.

A spokesperson from the coastguard team said: "The casualty vessel was being towed by another vessel who was in the area and safely negotiated the river, escorted by the lifeboat, to bring the casualty vessel alongside the Beacons Jetty safely.

"Once secure, we ensured the crew were safe on board and had everything they needed before we were stood down."

HM Coastguard are recruiting for new volunteers to join the Coastguard Rescue Service in the North West of England and North Wales.

There are opportunities for volunteers in Burgh by Sands, Maryport, Whitehaven, Millom, Furness, Arnside, Morecambe, Knott End, Lytham St Annes, Crosby, Rhyl and Llandudno. Send a note of interest via e-mail to area15@mcga.gov.uk by October 31 2021.

See full details at Llandudno Coastguard on Facebook.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on November 01, 2021, 10:19:51 am
A BEACHGOER was taken to hospital after they fell on a quarry near the Little Orme.

Llandudno and Penmon Coastguard teams attended the incident at Angel Bay, Penrhyn Bay on Sunday after the walker slipped and injured their ankle.

The incident took place on the upper section of the quarry, forcing rescuers to use a rope system to lift them to the shore.

The person was then taken to a nearby minor injuries unit for treatment.

"The casualty had fallen on the upper quarry section of Angel Bay which made extraction difficult.

"The casualty was treated by Coastguard Rescue Officers before being packaged for extraction to the bottom of the steep incline.

"A rope system designed to allow us to safely descend a slope was set up and the casualty carefully brought down the incline."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on November 24, 2021, 10:31:16 am
THE team at Llandudno’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been generously gifted a limited print of Conwy Castle and harbour, before going to auction to raise money for the organisation.

The print was designed by Newcastle-based artist Jim Edwards and was presented to volunteers at Llandudno by his friend Simon Kendall.

The print is a gift to thank all the lifeboat crews for their endeavours in the search for three fishermen, Alan Minard, Ross Ballantine and skipper Carl McGrath, who sadly died after their boat, the Nicola Faith, sank off Colwyn Bay in January.

Lifeboat press officer Jonathan Coe said: “We are so grateful to receive this superb painting which will be going to auction on November 30.

The print can be viewed from today on auctions.rogersjones.co.uk/auctions, and is a coloured limited edition (22/145) surrealistic print of floodlit Conwy, mounted but unframed, signed, and measuring 42 x 42 cm.

For more information, please contact Jonathan Coe at jonathancoe747@hotmail.co.uk.

Alternatively contact Eleri Roberts, RNLI media officer, at Eleri_Roberts@rnli.org.uk.

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on December 14, 2021, 09:57:12 am
LLANDUDNO Coastguard were tasked to rescue two people who became 'stranded' after being trapped by the incoming tide.

The lifesavers attended along with Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team.

"Two people were stranded on rock armour after being trapped by the incoming tide.

"Forming a human chain and using a rope handrail, we were able to assist the pair back to the cycle path uninjured."

To avoid becoming cut off by the tide:
 Before you head out, make sure it's safe. Check the tide tables.
While you're out, be aware of your surroundings and the tide's direction.
A beach can seem like a vast playground but the tide can come in surprisingly quickly.
Remember, if you get into difficulty, or see someone in difficulty, dial 999 and ask for the Coastgaurd.

     
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on December 29, 2021, 10:26:30 am
Llandudno Coastguard and Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to the Great Orme in Llandudno to assist the casualty.

Llandudno Coastguard posted on Facebook on December 28: "We provided casualty care and packaged the casualty into our stretcher before carrying them down the slope and into a waiting ambulance.

"Although in this case the casualty was a well equipped and experienced walker, accidents can still happen.

"Our advice to ensure that your trip to the coast is both safe and fun is: make sure you check the weather and tides before heading out, wear appropriate footwear and clothing for your activity, know the sea conditions and stick to coastal paths. Also, make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you will be back."

Anyone who gets into difficulty should telephone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on January 16, 2022, 09:44:23 am
 &well&        clappinghappy

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Over the last 200 years we’ve got bigger and better with age. From our earliest beginnings, launching rocket apparatus to ships in distress to today’s sophisticated search planning techniques, satellite services, modern rope and mud rescue techniques and state-of the-art air assets, we’ve come a long way.
We have evolved but our mission has always remained the same – to save lives along our coasts and out at sea
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Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on January 31, 2022, 10:09:10 am
Climber dies after 60-metre fall from cliff face on Snowdonia mountain
Rescue crews were called but the 25-year-old man died at the scene

The tragedy happened on Sunday, at around midday, on the cliffs of Glyder Fach, on the south side of the Ogwen Valley, while the man was out with another climbing partner.

Emergency services, including mountain rescue teams, North Wales Police (NWP) and the coastguard rescue helicopter, were scrambled to the scene.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/climber-dies-after-60-metre-22926964 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/climber-dies-after-60-metre-22926964)
Title: Re: Rescue Services..........Times Past
Post by: SteveH on February 26, 2022, 10:33:41 am
Survivor of families' brush with death on River Conwy remembers dramatic rescue
Good Samaritans and police officers rushed to help as the cabin cruiser capsized

The dramatic rescue of two families who had a brush with death in a boating accident has been relived by one of the survivors and a policeman who helped to save him.

On September 16, 1962, two brothers and six of their children boarded their cabin cruiser on the River Conwy, but it foundered in strong wind and capsized.

Good Samaritans and police officers rushed to the rescue as some of the children gasped for breath in a pocket of air in the upturned boat. Miraculously, both adults and all the children, who were aged two to 12, survived.

READ MORE: Coastguard warning after adults and child drifted out to sea on inflatable

At the time, the North Wales Weekly News reported that the youngsters had been taken out by their fathers Kenneth Johnson,of Hale in Cheshire, and his brother Fred Johnson, also of Hale.

On board were Kenneth and his children Simon, Lizette and Frank, and Fred with his children Lynn, Michael and Elizabeth.

Kenneth was reported to have said: "We didn't intend to sail the boat. I was showing my brother how to steer when the boat began to drag. I dropped the stern anchor, but it did not hold. The boat was swept away by the strong tide."

Their plight was noticed by David Jordan, of Deganwy, who rang 999. Conway (which was generally spelt with an 'a' in those days) ambulance and fire services were scrambled.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/survivor-families-brush-death-river-23165817?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/survivor-families-brush-death-river-23165817?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on February 28, 2022, 10:22:43 am
First story.........
A PERSON who was stuck on the cliffs on the Little Orme on Saturday (February 26) required the help of emergency services to be brought to safety.

The Llandudno Coastguard team was alerted to the event after North Wales Police (NWP) received reports a person shouting for help on the cliffs.

The casualty was found and brought to safety, with the Coastguard team returning to the area the following day to assess access points.

“The person was located by police officers assisted by the drone and was safely brought back to the roadside

“This morning (February 27), the team headed out to assess access points around the area where we have had access issues in the past.
“We were able to find new routes into difficult to reach places and will now be able to respond much quicker to casualties at these locations.”


Second story..........
WAST were called to the incident on Marine Drive at 16:10.
The Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST) confirmed that they are responding to a motorcyclist road traffic collision (RTC) on Marine Drive, Llandudno.

The WAST confirmed that the air ambulance crews have flown one casualty to the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-air-ambulance-lands-llandudno-23233562 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-air-ambulance-lands-llandudno-23233562)

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on March 30, 2022, 09:49:57 am
  ))*    A picture has captured the moment a car was left submerged in the sea after the tide came in.

A lifeboat crew from Llandudno teamed up with the coastguard on Monday evening in a bid to save the stranded vehicle, but it could not be saved.

Llandudno's inshore lifeboat Dr. Barbara Saunderson was taken away from a training exercise in Llandudno Bay after they were alerted to the incident.

The lifeboat team was called in to assist the coastguard after the vehicle became submerged in the water due to the tide. The vehicle was at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay when the tide came in.

The incoming tide submerged the car despite the best efforts from the lifeboat crew and the coastguard team. Members of the public also joined in the effort and no injuries were reported from the incident.

RNLI crew member Luke Heritage said: "Regrettably we could not achieve a recovery but did leave a marker buoy as a navigational aid for a submerged hazard."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on March 31, 2022, 10:06:47 am
Surprise as Sea King helicopter returns to the skies above Snowdonia

Walkers, climbers and aviation enthusiasts were surprised and delighted to see a former rescue helicopter fly around Snowdonia earlier this week. Once familiar sights in the mountains and along the coast the yellow Sea King aircraft were replaced by Coastguard helicopters in 2015.

Based at RAF Valley the Sea King helicopter was operated by both C flight, 22 Squadron and the Search and Rescue Training Unit. These units were where Prince William trained to fly search and rescue missions and where he later worked until he left the RAF to become an air ambulance polit.

The aircraft seen this week, XZ597, was based at Valley until 2014 and was preserved after retirement from RAF service and is now based with the Historic Helicopter charity in Somerset. It aims to preserve, maintain and operate a select fleet of unique, vintage and historic military helicopters.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/surprise-sea-king-helicopter-returns-23542376 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/surprise-sea-king-helicopter-returns-23542376)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on April 01, 2022, 10:14:35 am
Update on the above story..........

Pictures show rescue operation after 4x4 was submerged in the sea
Drivers have been warned to beware of tide times if they are visiting the coast

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pictures-show-rescue-operation-after-23559013 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/pictures-show-rescue-operation-after-23559013)
Title: Re: 1950s RNLI lifeboat returns to Llandudno
Post by: SteveH on April 13, 2022, 02:10:21 pm
A FORMER Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) vessel in Llandudno was successfully moved to a new location in the town yesterday afternoon (April 12).

Tillie Morrison Sheffield ON 851, which was stationed in Llandudno from 1953 until 1959, was moved via a low loader from Deganwy to Bodafon Farm Park.

After years of planning, Tillie departed Deganwy Marina at roughly 1.30pm, travelling past Maesdu Golf Club and Mostyn Broadway en route to Bodafon Farm Park, where she arrived at approximately 2.15pm.

Of the early RNLI lifeboats stationed in Llandudno, Tillie is the only one remaining; she was the first RNLI self-righting motor lifeboat with twin engines, and twin propellers.

In July 2014, following a public appeal for funds, social enterprise “Ships’ Timbers” bought Tillie, discovered as an abandoned fishing vessel, from a classic boat owner in Hartlepool.

Tillie was then brought back to North Wales and registered with National Historic Ships, and has since been kept within an open area of hard standing at Deganwy Marina - until now.

Ships’ Timbers' aim is to restore Tillie to her original form as a former RNLI lifeboat.

As a fully restored early wooden RNLI lifeboat, Tillie will be a tourist attraction, and provide an opportunity for people to learn about RNLI wooden boat construction, and the service history of the vessel.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20061368.1950s-rnli-lifeboat-returns-llandudno-years-planning/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589 (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20061368.1950s-rnli-lifeboat-returns-llandudno-years-planning/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 05, 2022, 03:04:37 pm
Two stories today again good and bad news...........

THE Llandudno Lifeboat Visits Team has seized the opportunity to engage with the public once more by providing an information service in the outdoor area adjacent to its Shannon lifeboat.

The service proved to be popular with almost 700 people visiting during the Easter weekend and the early May bank holiday.

After two years of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is gradually enabling public access to its stations.

Lifeboat Visits officer, Myfanwy Jones, said: “We have been delighted by the response to the access we are currently providing, and we look forward to gradually getting back to full use of our visitor centre as statutory restrictions and safety concerns permit.

“We are already able to take private tours of no more than eight people inside and we hope to extend this in due course.


26 PEOPLE drowned across North Wales in 2021, according to the National Water Safety Forum.
The report is the first release of the WAID fatality information for the 2021 calendar year, which has been compiled by Forum members from collecting data from a wide range of sources including the emergency services, sports governing bodies, coastguard, rescue services, coroners' courts and media reports.

Altogether, suspected accidents lead to 26 deaths in North Wales, while suspected suicides accounted for a further 14 deaths.

Of the fatalities in North Wales, five were in Conwy, four were in Gwynedd, three were on Anglesey and two were in Wrexham.

11 deaths were at a coast/shore/beach, while seven were in rivers.

Five deaths were reported where there was the presence of alcohol and/or drugs

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 09, 2022, 09:39:34 am
We listened to the rescue helicopter moving in and out of range on Saturday for quiet some time, and checking Flightradar24 it was traveling between Llandulas and Llandudno and circling both, no reports until this morning ........

 Four people onboard a 32-foot cruiser were rescued off Llandudno after the boat hit a "submerged object" and started taking on water. The crash, which happened on Saturday afternoon, caused a mechanical issue and the ingress of water, the RNLI said.

Llandudno's all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, was launched at 4.05pm following a mayday call from the vessel as it was drifting towards the pier. Fortunately, a local pleasure boat was in the vicinity and on hand to help the lifeboat crew. An HM Coastguard helicopter on exercise nearby also diverted to monitor the situation.

Shortly after the launch, the Llandudno lifeboat arrived at the scene and took the cruiser under tow. Coxswain Graham Heritage said: "In these situations, there is a critical need to thoroughly assess all the possible risks.

"We were satisfied that the water ingress was under control and it was safe to put a line on board and to start our gradual tow to Conwy Marina. On arrival at the marina, we were grateful to the marina staff who were there to meet us and arranged an emergency lift out."

The Llandudno lifeboat then began its return voyage to the boathouse. However, on leaving the estuary the crew were summoned to another incident involving a 39-foot yacht with a crew of six.

The yacht was also having mechanical difficulties and needing assistance to return to Conwy. For the second time, a tow was undertaken to Conwy Marina, before the lifeboat finally made its journey back to Llandudno at 7pm.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 14, 2022, 09:41:59 am
RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) volunteer crew in Llandudno had the opportunity this week to exercise with the HM Coastguard helicopter.

They were able to rehearse some of the drills they need to use in lifesaving operations and rescues.

Great skill is required by both sets of crew, and particularly the lifeboat coxswain and helicopter pilot.

The requirement for a casualty transfer is a procedure which is conducted on many occasions across the UK; it is considered to be one of the most exacting challenges faced by the RNLI lifesavers.

The Llandudno RNLI press officer, Jonathan Coe, said: “The exercise on Monday was a valuable opportunity for our volunteer crew members to get up close with the powerful Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopter which is based at Caernarfon.

“It was particularly important for our newest volunteer crew members to have a first hand experience of working in close contact with such an impressive aircraft and learning what to expect in the future.”
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 15, 2022, 10:04:51 am
The Coastguard has launched a rescue mission in Llandudno this evening. Eyewitnesses say crews are dealing with an incident alongside the Great Orme.

It is believed a person may have got into difficulty on the cliff ledge. Crews were first spotted just before 10pm this evening (May 14).
The incident is on Happy Valley Road. Crews remain at the scene.

Four people and their pet have been rescued from the cliff edge and nobody was injured.

photos and video........... https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-updates-coastguard-called-incident-23961782?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-updates-coastguard-called-incident-23961782?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589)

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 21, 2022, 09:58:15 am
LLANDUDNO'S all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, was tasked to launch at 11.30am on Sunday (June 19).

The volunteer crew were called out to locate and assist a stranded vessel approximately five miles north of Llandudno.

The 36-foot sailing yacht, with six people on board, was soon located.

HM Coastguard then requested the lifeboat to tow the vessel to a safe mooring at Conwy Marina.
Title: Re: Nicola faith sinking report
Post by: SteveH on June 23, 2022, 09:56:44 am
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has today unveiled its findings into the accident some 13 months after the whelk potter was retrieved from the seabed. The report was released just 24 hours after the publication of a similar investigation into the loss of Newhaven-based Joanna C, a scallop dredger that sank in the English Channel on November 21, 2020, with the loss of two lives.

Like the Nicola Faith, it too was found to have been left unstable after being modified. Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine accidents, said that, despite its modifications, the Nicola Faith ?could have been operated safely with care? but it was overloaded with gear and catches.

He said: ?On the day of the accident, the crew were relocating their (whelk) pots to a new area and were carrying a full day?s catch as well. The combined weight of the catch and fishing gear piled on deck was far more than the boat was designed to carry; it capsized, and all three crew were lost in that accident.

The MAIB report is critical of skipper Carl McGrath. It concluded he took ?several actions to improve the vessel?s fishing yield that compromised the safety of the vessel and those on board?.

The Nicola Faith was not fitted with a mandatory emergency beacon to alert rescuers. As a result, the boat was not reported overdue until 10am the next day, and the wreck wasn't located until April.

None of the crew wore Personal Flotation Devices, while Ross Ballantine and Alan Minard had not received mandatory sea safety training. None were equipped with personal locator beacons.        ref DP
Title: Re: Is swimming in lakes safe?
Post by: SteveH on June 26, 2022, 11:12:52 am
Is swimming in lakes safe? What to look for and how to stay safe in water this summer
As fun as it looks, you have to be extremely careful when it comes to swimming in lakes or rivers

As summer arrives, the temptation to wander out into nature and play around in the countryside can prove sorely tempting. But as inviting as a swim in a lake on a hot day can be, it can also prove sadly fatal to some

It is vital you, your friends, and your family are aware of the dangers, and how to possibly survive.

Read more  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/swimming-lakes-safe-what-look-24294766
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 29, 2022, 01:48:31 pm
HM COASTGUARD is now recruiting for new volunteers to join its Rescue Service in the North West of England and North Wales, including at Rhyl, Flint and Llandudno Coastguard?s Rescue Team.

Coastguard Rescue Teams are made up entirely of specially trained and equipped volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to a wide range of emergency incidents.

This includes people needing help in the water, mud rescue, rope rescue, medical emergencies, helicopter operations, missing person searches, and many other core skills.

Officers can be called out in all-weather conditions and may have to work in hazardous situations as well as carry out physically demanding tasks.

Coastguard Rescue Officers play a vital role in serving and supporting communities in which they work and live, helping to keep people safe in coastal areas and also by working our emergency service colleagues and other partner agencies.

If you are interested in joining HM Coastguard as a Coastguard Rescue Officer, you must:

Be aged 18 years or older.
Be physically fit and pass a Coastguard medical.
Be prepared and available to attend mandatory training and assessments.
Be prepared to respond in environments that will involve working in the water.
Be prepared to respond in environments involving heights.
Be aware of expectations in terms of availability to respond, including the probable disruption to private life and the likely impact on any primary or self-employment.
Live and/or work in a location that enables a timely response to incidents.
Hold a full UK driving licence.
Have transport to be able to attend Coastguard duties.
Have good availability, particularly during the working week.
Agree to the terms of and adhere to the Coastguard Rescue Service Code of Conduct.

Successful candidates must be available to attend training and assessments in Liverpool on January 23-26 and March 20-24, 2023.

For those keen to join the Coastguard Rescue Service and volunteer, please send a note of interest via e-mail to area15@mcga.gov.uk by July 22, including your name, age, current address and contact number, specifying the particular team you want to join.

For further information about what it is like to be a volunteer, visit: www.gov.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard/what-to-expect-as-a-volunteer.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 09, 2022, 10:33:12 am
Mountain rescuers in Snowdonia have issued important safety advice for those planning a visit to North Wales this weekend. The Met Office has predicted rising temperatures and sunshine for the region over the week ahead.

The warmer weather is sure to attract more visitors to North Wales' tourist hotspots, including Yr Wyddfa or Snowdon in English. Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team is made up entirely by volunteers and receives hundreds of emergency callouts each summer.

The mountaineers have issued advice to those planning a visit. In a post on social media, the rescuers listed their "top tips" for staying safe in the mountains.


TOP TIPS ON SAFETY........https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/trips-breaks/snowdonia-mountain-rescuers-issue-safety-24427283
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 13, 2022, 10:17:05 am
LLANDUDNO's lifeboat crew came to the aid of kayakers who had capsized.

The group were exhausted and in distress after being in the water for 45 minutes on Monday night.

Llandudno?s RNLI inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson with her volunteer crew proceeded the one mile to Angel Bay and recovered two casualties from the water placing them on board the inshore lifeboat.

The Lifeboat Helm Bert Williams decided to return the casualties to the lifeboat station to hand them into care of RNLI personnel and Llandudno Coastguard Team.

The lifeboat then returned to Angel Bay to collect two other members of the group from a beach before returning them safe and well to the lifeboat station.

Volunteer Lifeboat Helm Bert Williams said: "We went to assist a group of four kayakers who were in difficulty off the Little Orme. On arrival on scene we quickly extracted two very tired casualties from the water and returned them to the lifeboat station for a first aid assessment.

"We were very grateful that members of the Llanrwst Canoe Club who were in the vicinity were able to provide valuable assistance as the rescue was executed."

A spokesperson for Llandudno RNI said: "This was a short but very well executed service with a good outcome. The kayakers had all prepared for their activity, but this incident demonstrates how quickly things can go wrong and it is always important to be equipped for all eventualities.?

Advice can be found at: rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/kayaking-and-canoeing
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 17, 2022, 10:24:00 am
Not a local story, but it could be.................

Deaths of two boys aged 16 prompts warning to parents over open water swimming risks
Even if your child is a good swimmer, there can be hidden dangers

Recently, a 16-year-old boy died in the Aire and Calder Navigation canal in Wakefield, and the body of another 16-year-old boy was recovered from water filling an abandoned quarry in Wigan. And as the heatwave continues, The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK, rlss.org.uk) warns that even if a child or young person is a good swimmer and open water looks safe, there can be many hidden dangers.

Here?s what parents should make sure children and young people know about the dangers of cooling off in open water?.......cont

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/deaths-two-boys-aged-16-24490242?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 20, 2022, 01:46:09 pm
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Her Majesty?s (HM) Coastguard are reminding families in Wales to take care when visiting the coast this summer.

New figures reveal that during the school summer holidays (July 23 ? Sep 1) last year, more than 800 lifeguard incidents were reported in Wales, many of which involved children and teenagers.

As schools prepare to break up in Wales, RNLI beach lifeguards are expecting to be extremely busy again during the long summer break.

Read more/safety advice   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20289608.rnli-hm-coastguard-offer-safety-advice-ahead-summer-holidays/
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 20, 2022, 03:04:00 pm
I'm surprised that there seems to be no legal requirement for people when they go out in the sea.   Whether it's commercial fishing or just water sport such as canoeing, paddle boarding or any other water sports that could result in the people needing the services of the RNLI
Accidents can happen to anyone but some can be preventable and the  tragic consequences may be avoided
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Ian on July 20, 2022, 05:25:15 pm
I suspect it's a wealth thing. The UK law base is aimed squarely at the less well off.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 20, 2022, 06:23:06 pm
You could well be correct Ian but you can't economise on safety.    If you can't afford afford the equipment then you shouldn't do it and that applies to anything whether it's motoring, mountain climbing or water sports
How many times have we seen tragedies in the area that could have been avoided, it's so sad for everyone
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 25, 2022, 02:11:10 pm
A PAIR of horses were brought to safety after swimming from Conwy Morfa to Llandudno.

This was just part of a busy week for the Llandudno Coastal Rescue Team, who rescued the horses, which saw seven call-outs and three training sessions.

Colwyn Bay reached record-high temperature during UK heatwave

Llandudno Coastguard said: ?The horses had thrown their riders on the beach at Conwy Morfa, swam across the river towards Llandudno and then made their way along the beach almost to the gun sites.

?Once the horses had calmed down, we were able to restrain them and to bring the horses back to safety.

?If you become aware of any dangerous situations or become lost or injured on the coast, phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on July 25, 2022, 02:58:01 pm
Cader Idris: Drunk men rescued from mountain.       Words just fail me, where were these idiots from?



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62289189
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 28, 2022, 10:08:03 am
LLANDUDNO?S D Class Lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson launched at 4.39pm on Sunday, 24 July at the request of HM Coastguard.

They were asked to locate and assess the welfare of three swimmers in open water close to the old lighthouse on the Great Orme.

The three swimmers who were in wet suits informed the lifeboat crew that they did not need assistance and were coasteering their way back to the nearest beach.

The crew decided in consultation with the coastguard to remain on scene until the group had made their way to a safe location where safety advice was offered by the local coastguard team.

A spokesperson from Llandudno Lifeboat Station explained: ?The RNLI has comprehensive safety advice so you can find the information you need to make the most out of your time at the coast.

?Whether you're going to the beach, exploring the coast, or venturing out onto the water, we have the sea safety advice to help you stay safe.?...........https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20579374.llandudno-inshore-lifeboat-checks-safety-swimmers/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 01, 2022, 03:26:10 pm




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/children-were-grave-danger-drowning-24640396
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 01, 2022, 03:33:03 pm
Children were in 'grave danger' of drowning after being swept out to sea while paddleboarding
The parents of the children were given a 'very stern talking to' after the youngsters were rescued       No life jackets!  What on earth were the parents of the 6 children thinking?    Thank goodness for the RNLI and especially for the man in the boat that went out to rescue them.
A large donation to the rescue services is the least those parents could do




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/children-were-grave-danger-drowning-24640396
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Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 01, 2022, 03:35:58 pm
Special award of the week to that dingy crew, kept their heads, and dealt with the situation correctly, outstanding.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 02, 2022, 10:10:02 am
More must be done to prevent deaths due to drowning in Wales, a Senedd committee has found. The issue has been investigated after a mum from north Wales campaigned for better water safety and drowning prevention in Wales

Leeanne Bartley?s son, Mark Allen, died after jumping into cold water at Gorton Reservoir, Manchester, in June 2018. Since then, she has campaigned tirelessly for better water safety measures in Wales and across the UK, including the petitions calling for rescue equipment to be mandatory.

The committee's report has now been published and found drowning prevention measures are hindered by a lack of coordination from the Welsh Government. The issue of water safety does not fall under one specific minister?s responsibility and straddles various Government departments.

Measures to increase awareness of the dangers posed by water and to improve water safety ? including allocating a specific minister to lead this work are among the recommendations. That would help choose one consistent educational message across all of Wales ? which experts say is crucial for preventing drowning deaths.

Read more  https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/more-done-prevent-deaths-due-24634016?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 03, 2022, 03:53:22 pm
Children were in 'grave danger' of drowning after being swept out to sea while paddleboarding
The parents of the children were given a 'very stern talking to' after the youngsters were rescued       No life jackets!  What on earth were the parents of the 6 children thinking?    Thank goodness for the RNLI and especially for the man in the boat that went out to rescue them.
A large donation to the rescue services is the least those parents could do
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/children-were-grave-danger-drowning-24640396

I think this is similar, but a different story.................

Danger-to-life warning extended to 11 beaches in North Wales after ?foolhardy? teens pulled from sea
Everyone else followed RNLI advice not to use inflatables but the youngsters complained ?it wasn?t that windy?

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/danger-life-warning-extended-11-24658870
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 03, 2022, 04:25:05 pm
An extract from that same story
?Unfortunately, none of the casualties wore lifejackets, and they also didn?t have means of communication or had they informed anybody ashore of their intentions.?

When will they ever learn?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 04, 2022, 10:18:36 am
Got into trouble but did the right thing..stayed calm

Girl rescued off Gwynedd coast was 'calm and was floating on her back'
Three others were also in the sea as Barmouth lifeboat launched

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/girl-rescued-gwynedd-coast-calm-24666851
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 06, 2022, 10:17:26 am
LLANDUDNO Coastguard nursed a young man who had dislocated his knee on the old slipway in Llandudno last night (August 4).

The man was unable to move, and according to the Llandudno Coastguard would have waited a ?considerable? amount of time for an ambulance.

The Coastguard team tended to his injury before taking him to the Merrion Hotel across the road, where he awaited an ambulance.

A Llandudno Coastguard spokesperson said: ?We were called out on Thursday night to a casualty on the old lifeboat slipway in Llandudno.

?A young man had dislocated his knee, was unable to move and there was going to be a considerable wait for an ambulance.

?We were able to stabilise his knee and stretchered him off the slipway and across the road to the Merrion Hotel where he was looked after until an ambulance arrived.

?All Coastguard teams are trained to a high level of Casualty Care (First Aid) and we can implement a number of casualty extraction techniques.

?If you are involved in, or become aware of, an accident on the coast please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 06, 2022, 02:48:00 pm
10 vitally important safety tips if you're going paddleboarding
Five paddleboarders have died in Wales in the last 12 months and scores of others have needed to be rescued

There are 10 good tips there to help people enjoy their watersports but the instructor could have added some more obvious ones as it's all about safety and people taking taking responsibility for themselves.   



https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/things-you-really-need-know-24463407



Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 07, 2022, 10:03:01 am
The potentially dangerous North Wales beaches where rescues could easily have ended in tragedy
As more and more people head to the beach over the summer, it is important to remember the potential dangers you can encounter

North Wales is home to some incredible beaches. There are over 110 of them scattered across the region with some naturally busier than others.

With the fine weather we have experienced lately, and further forecast, more people have been visiting the beach to bask in the sun and take a dip in the sea. But as we have seen just over the past month, the water can be a dangerous and unpredictable place where conditions can change quickly.

There has been numerous incidents over the past 30 days along the coast including rescues which narrowly avoided a different outcome. Tragically one involved a young paddleboarder who sadly lost her life. The incidents have all happened at different beaches across the region.

The RNLI is urging anyone visiting the coast this summer to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe by following beach safety advice:

Visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.
Check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage to understand local risks.
If you fall into the water unexpectedly, float to live. Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, extend your arms and legs, and float.
In a coastal emergency dial 999/112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Here are some of the incidents that have taken place on North Wales beaches over the past month:  cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/potentially-dangerous-north-wales-beaches-24684338
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 07, 2022, 10:55:16 am
I was reading that article and previous ones about the rescue services and sadly accidents can happen to the most experienced people as we have sadly found out over the years in the three Towns Area.
One obvious thing is that people shouldn't put their lives at risk by going into the sea after a drinking session and not  in the hours of darkness  too.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 10, 2022, 10:16:05 am
I was told yesterday that the Coast Watch station at Westshore beach, is using a Drone paid for by a GOFUNDME page, to monitor the sands at low tide, and as it is fitted with a speaker system, it is capable of giving direct loud verbal warnings to those who have not heard the warning siren, or have ignored it.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2022, 10:12:26 am
This Video shows how fast the tide at West Shore can come in 

LIFESAVERS underwent a training session following a number of callouts to the sandbanks along West Shore.

RNLI Conwy Lifeboat, together with members of Llandudno Coastguard, joined the session to learn about the changes to the shifting banks.

Video footage was captured to show how fast the tide can come in. https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20620439.video-shows-fast-tide-west-shore-can-come/

On Facebook, Conwy Lifeboat posted: "One of our helms, Danny, captured this footage in real time to show just how fast the tide comes in, cutting off the banks from the shore and how quickly they become fully submerged."

On August 9, Conwy RNLI Lifeboat launched to help two people on the sandbanks near black rocks.

A spokesperson from Conwy RNLI said: "Our volunteer crew pagers were sounded just after 5.30pm and our inshore lifeboat, The May-Bob, was launched with three volunteer crew members.

"On arrival on scene it was established that the two people had waded back to the safety of the shoreline so the crew undertook a sweep of the shore and other sandbanks to ensure everyone?s safety."

On August 7, The May-Bob, was launched to assist "multiple sets of persons" on the sandbanks near West Shore. Just after 4pm, a second launch was conducted after two people and a dog got into difficulty.

The RNLI have shared the following safety advice:

Before you head out, make sure it is safe, check the tide tables.
While you are out, be aware of your surroundings and the tide's direction.
Check local tide times and be safe.
For tide times and information, visit the NCI Cabin on West Shore.

For further safety information, click here.........   https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/tides


Title: Re: Llandudno Lifeboat Open Day tomorrow Sun 14th Aug.
Post by: SteveH on August 13, 2022, 10:31:50 am
THIS Sunday (August 14), the Llandudno Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew are to welcome back the public for the long-awaited return of the group?s open day.

At the same time, the fundraising team will be on hand to run a number of stalls and provide refreshments in the boathouse.

The day will finish with both lifeboats launching to display their capabilities on the water.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20628261.llandudno-lifeboat-open-day-return-first-time-since-covid-19-pandemic/
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 14, 2022, 10:17:17 am
The Llandudno Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) OPEN DAY TODAY    see above



Paddleboard warning after 100 rescues in 48 hours on Welsh coast
The RNLI has issued a serious reminder to anyone headed out onto the water following a spate of incidents

With Wales set to see temperatures soaring above 30C this weekend, it's no surprise people are headed to one of the stunning beaches up and down the coast to cool off. But the rise in popularity of watersports has seen a rise in rescue calls.

As a result, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been inundated with calls over the heatwave. With 100 rescues made within 48 hours on one stretch of the Welsh coast. Now the charity has issued a stark warning to everyone headed onto the water this weekend.

The RNLI's safety reminder has highlighted the importance of wearing a floatation device such as a lifejacket when heading out into the water, and also using a leash.

If you are going to head out paddleboarding, the RNLI recommends "checking the weather and tides before partaking in the activity and avoid paddling out in offshore winds." Other safety precautions include visiting lifeguard-patrolled beaches and taking a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch in case a means of contacting the Coastguard is needed.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/paddleboard-warning-after-100-rescues-24748929
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 14, 2022, 11:44:35 am
The RNLI can give all the safety advice possible but there will always be people who won't listen and think they know better.
I knew someone who on his foreign holidays would go out to sea on a Pedalo without a lifejacket.    When he was in the UK he would go out on a boat fishing on a lake again without a lifejacket
So what some people might say, well the fact is this person couldn't swim a stroke, not one stroke.   He's a lucky one but others have not been so lucky
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 15, 2022, 09:59:38 am
A MAN suffered a laceration to his calf while sailing in Conwy on Saturday (August 13) and was taken to hospital.

Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to assist Conwy Lifeboat, the Welsh Ambulance Service, and the Wales Air Ambulance in a multiagency operation.

The Conwy Lifeboat team went to the vessel and stabilised the casualty.

The team then brought him back to Conwy Lifeboat house, while the Coastguard Rescue Team cleared the area and assisted the Welsh Air Ambulance with their landing site.

The man was then taken to hospital to receive treatment.

While this was happening, another vessel almost got into trouble as it came into mooring on the ebbing tide.

Llandudno Coastguard added: ?Conwy bridge has very fast flowing water and is especially treacherous at mid tides.

?Fortunately, the boat managed to steer itself away from another vessel and on the third attempt they made it on to their mooring.

?A close call that caused much excitement to onlookers.

?Working together on multiagency operations, it is always a privilege to see the professionalism and care given to casualties from all involved.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 20, 2022, 02:40:13 pm
Girl, 10, spotted on 'boogie board' 150m off Anglesey beach without life jacket
Witnesses had started heading out to help - but her parents were 'oblivious to it all
Thank goodness nothing happened to that child, but others may not be so lucky.   Despite a good result for the RNLI and also for those irresponsible parents the consequences of what could have happened to the child by the parents neglect should have been made quite clear and not in the manner described by a witness
'anglesey22
1 HR AGO
No stern safety advice was given, I was there, made a joke out of it. Not the behaviour I expect from RNLI crew members!




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/girl-10-spotted-boogie-board-24808626
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 21, 2022, 04:42:19 pm
Crowds cheer as paddleboarder being blown out to sea rescued near Llandudno Pier
RNLI volunteers pulled her from the water and brought her back to safety


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/crowds-cheer-paddleboarder-being-blown-24814392
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 28, 2022, 09:45:27 am
Conwy_lifeboat
📟 Conwy RNLI Lifeboat was requested to launch this afternoon?.

Our volunteer crew pagers were sounded at 15:15 and our inshore lifeboat, The May-Bob, was launched with three volunteer crew members onboard to assist a stricken 26-foot yacht on the sandbanks near the Scabs with an outgoing tide. Holyhead Coastguard tasked Conwy Lifeboat to the vessel given there were children aboard.

On arrival on scene it was established that all 4 adults and 2 young children were unharmed, all well and all wearing life jackets which was great to see, however, the yacht was unfortunately firmly aground on the sandbank just outside the channel.

On consultation with the yacht crew and Lifeboat, 2 adults and 2 children were taken to the safety of the shore whereby they could return home. The other 2 adults remain with the yacht and await high tide where they can then make their return to Conwy Harbour.

Once the casualties were taken safely ashore, the lifeboat crew of Steve, Sue & Morgan returned to the boathouse where the boat was recovered, washed down, refuelled and made ready for the next request.

As always a big shout out to all our volunteer crew members, including the crew who assisted with the prompt launch and recovery of The May-Bob.

If you?re planning to visit the coast, please stay safe, take care in the sun and #RespectTheWater.

Check the tide times, keep an eye on your surroundings, know your route to safety and have a means of calling if you need help. The Skipper did the right thing on this occasion with contacting the Coastguard via VHF.

Check out the RNLI?s safety advice for :
https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/tides

If you see anything that gives you any cause for concern please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Title: Re: Rescue Services.....West Shore
Post by: SteveH on August 30, 2022, 10:21:34 am
VOLUNTEERS from Conwy?s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew rescued eight people cut off from the shore by an incoming tide at the northern end of West Shore on Saturday (August 27).

Crew pagers were sounded at 8.19pm and its inshore lifeboat, the May-Bob, was launched, with three volunteer members onboard to assist the people cut off.

With night fall setting in, the lifeboat arrived on the scene, where six children and two adults were in the water, struggling to make it ashore from a sandbank at West Shore which had been fully cut off by the tide.

Of these people, two were members of the public who had seen the initial group of six struggling to get ashore, so went to assist them.

When the lifeboat arrived, the adults were chest-deep in water with the six casualties.

All eight casualties were taken safely ashore by the lifeboat crew of Steve, and brothers Tom and Matt, where they were met by the Llandudno Coastguard team and police.

The lifeboat then returned to the boathouse where the boat was recovered, washed down, refuelled and made ready for its next request.

A Conwy Lifeboat spokesperson added: ?A big thanks to these two adults for their efforts in helping save this group of six.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 30, 2022, 06:59:38 pm
Thank goodness that nothing worse happened to the six people who became stranded on the sandbank but there should be some type of recommendation for the two people who tried to rescue them,     They put their own lives on the line when the six, for whatever reason became stranded on the sandbank.
The West Shore has had many other incidents in the past but we don't want another fatality.
If my memory serves me right, my cousin Norman prevented some visitors from a similar thing when he noticed that they were walking further out on the sandbanks when he could see the sea coming in behind them.
Well done the two rescuers and for Norman too.    Locals know best
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on September 03, 2022, 08:26:16 am
Llyn Padarn 'rescue of drowning kids' sparks criticism of parents 'glued to mobile phones'
A paddleboarder said the incident occurred in the lagoons this week, prompting others to share similar stories they witnessed at beauty spots across North Wales



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llyn-padarn-rescue-drowning-kids-24915505
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 06, 2022, 10:14:07 am
Both casualties were taken onboard the lifeboat, and a 10-year old girl had swum ashore and was met by the Coastguard.

The two casualties were then taken to the lifeboat station, where they received first aid until the first responder arrived to aid and assess them.

A Conwy Lifeboat spokesperson added: ?With the casualties in the safe hands of the Coastguard and first responder, the lifeboat was washed, refuelled and made ready for the next request.

?A big thanks to the young lad we rescued for his help in washing down the boat after he had warmed up and was deemed fit and well by the first responder.?  $good$

Conwy RNLI crew saves eight people cut off in the water at West Shore

The second shout came at 3pm yesterday (September 5), when the May-Bob was relaunched with three crew members onboard to reports of a group of people and three dogs on the sandbanks at West Shore who had also been cut off by the incoming tide.

Upon arrival at the scene, the crew of Rob and brothers Tom and Matt checked the area and established that the people and the dogs had made it safely ashore.

Following a final sweep of the area, the lifeboat was then stood down and returned to station where again the boat was recovered, washed down, refuelled and made ready for the next request.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 14, 2022, 10:22:24 am
A LIFEBOAT crew was called out to a fire on a boat.

The Llandudno all-weather lifeboat William F Yates launched at 2.58pm on Monday with the task of locating a vessel in potential peril approximately five miles north of Rhos Point and close to the Gwynt Y Mor Windfarm.

The 12-metre twin engine vessel, with a crew of two, had requested assistance from the Coastguard following an engine fire on board.

The lifeboat with her volunteer crew launched and once on scene established that the two people on board had managed to safely control and contain the fire.

The lifeboat coxswain agreed with the vessel skipper to provide an escort as a precaution to the safety of Conwy Marina.

Using the remaining engine, the vessel with the lifeboat close behind made steady progress returning to the waiting pontoon at Conwy at 4.30pm.

They were met by a Coastguard team and the North Wales Fire Service.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 29, 2022, 10:04:46 am
THE Llandudno all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, launched yesterday evening (September 27) tasked to assist a vessel in potential peril close to the pier in Llandudno Bay.

The 40ft twin engine vessel had attempted to anchor in the bay, following the loss of an engine.

But the person on board experienced difficulties in holding a safe position due to the falling tide and rough sea conditions and eventually required the assistance of the lifeboat.

The lifeboat, with her voluntary crew, were soon on location after launching at 6.28pm, and in consultation with the casualty vessel, agreed to provide an escort to the safety of Conwy Harbour.

The two vessels commenced a slow journey around the Great Orme?s head, heading towards the Conwy Estuary.

Unfortunately, the vessel then lost her second engine and had to be taken under tow by the lifeboat, before continuing upstream to the safe mooring of the Beacons Jetty at 9.57pm.

Lifeboat coxswain, Tim James, said: ?This was far from a straightforward rescue and actually proved to be extremely challenging.

?There were very heavy seas off the Great Orme due to previous days conditions.

?The wind and tide made the journey difficult, especially for the casualty vessel as the breaking waves were knocking it very badly off course and pushing it all the time towards the rocks off the Orme.

?We then had difficulties getting the casualty safely berthed at Conwy, this due to a combination of heavy winds, very fast running spring tides and poor visibility hampered by heavy driving rain.

?The most technically difficult set of manoeuvres that I have ever had to do to get a casualty safely alongside.?

After completion of the handover, the lifeboat made its journey back to Llandudno to be recovered, and prepared for her next service by the awaiting shore crew.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on December 11, 2022, 10:49:45 am
Coroner to write to Tesco after Conwy paddleboard death

A coroner plans to write to the UK government and Tesco to raise concerns over the safety of paddleboards.

Emma Powell, 24, from Llandudno, died in July while out in the River Conwy estuary on a paddleboard sold by Tesco.

Senior coroner John Gittins delivered a verdict of accidental death at the inquest into her death in Ruthin.

Mr Gittins said he had concerns over advice on the use of leashes, and whether safety advice should be given by retailers selling paddleboards.

He will raise these concerns in a prevention of future deaths report issued to both the UK government and Tesco.

Emma Powell died on 14 July, just hours after she and a cousin, Amber Powell, had purchased a paddleboard each from a Tesco store near Llandudno, Conwy county.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63909946
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on December 17, 2022, 10:34:05 am
It is human nature to have a go, BUT think before you leap.......a sobering article .....

Sisters dive into icy Blaenavon pond in bid to save dogs.

A woman has described how she and her sister dived into an icy pond to try to rescue their two dogs which "skidded into the water".

One, French bulldog Hugo, is missing after Katie and Danielle Campbell walked their pets at Keeper's Pond in Blaenavon, Torfaen, last weekend.

Both sisters were taken to hospital for treatment.

It comes as the Royal Life Saving Society repeated warnings of the dangers of frozen water.

Earlier this week, four children died in Solihull, Birmingham, and there have since been reports of young people spotted playing on icy ponds in south Wales.

Full article  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63996952
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on December 17, 2022, 02:46:41 pm
Accidents can happen to anyone but you need to think carefully before taking any risks.       I was thinking about Snowdonia this week and  the snow that we have had as it attracts many walkers there.     I've not heard of any accidents there recently thank goodness and hope it stays that way
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on January 02, 2023, 11:00:47 am
The bizarre and brave animal rescues carried out by RSPCA teams in North Wales
Rescuers sprung into action across the region when animals were caught in a tight spot

From a stranded sheep to a cat trapped in a garden gate, there were plenty of unique callouts for RSPCA rescuers in North Wales. In 2022, the charity were called to thousands of incidents across the UK, including many in which birds, wildlife, pets and farm animals found themselves in a sticky situation.

Dermot Murphy, RSPCA Inspectorate Commissioner from the animal charity?s frontline rescuers, said: ?With our teams out rescuing animals from danger and suffering 365 days a year, we are often their only hope. It?s an honour to be able to lend a hand to animals in desperate need and we hope people enjoy seeing some of the weird and wonderful places animals have found themselves in need of our help.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/bizarre-brave-animal-rescues-carried-25874275?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Title: Re: Rescue Services......Jet ski warning: Reckless riders face prison
Post by: SteveH on January 20, 2023, 10:20:12 am
Jet ski warning: Reckless riders face long prison sentences under new law
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is to receive more powers to crack down on riders who cause crashes, following a rise in the power and number of jet skis on British waters

cont https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-ireland/jet-ski-warning-reckless-riders-28996138?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services.....RNLI Times Past
Post by: SteveH on February 26, 2023, 10:06:46 am
Celebrate North Wales' RNLI with these photos of lifeboats and crews through the decades
These photos taken between 1939 and 2019 capture local RNLI crews at work

Photo Gallery  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gallery/celebrate-north-wales-rnli-photos-26300932?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Photo below  Holidaymakers watching the launch of Llandudno's lifeboat "Thomas and Anne Wade Richards", July 1939
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on February 26, 2023, 02:58:14 pm
I enjoyed reading about those lifeboats in the article so thanks Steve for posting it.      As a local Llandudno person I did notice the house on the top of the Great Orme in the Llandudno Lifeboat photo
The house is in St Beuno's Road and you could see it from most places in Llandudno
Title: Re: Rescue Services...Jet Skis
Post by: SteveH on April 01, 2023, 10:21:17 am
Campaigners have called for a licence requirement for water bike riders as new rules come in to curb irresponsible users.

The new law came into force on Friday as the UK government warned people "riding a jet ski recklessly or causing harm" faced fines or up to two years in prison.

It said the new law would crack down on dangerous use of water bikes.

But one MP says the new law does not go far enough.

Campaigners for water bike safety said it was that a child as young as 12 can legally drive a jet ski in the UK, whereas riders in countries like France, Spain, Croatia and Denmark must have a licence and be 16.

Watercraft users in the UK are now bound by the same laws that apply to ships, and give more powers to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to prosecuted irresponsible riders.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65127194
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on April 06, 2023, 10:02:38 am
LLANDUDNO Coastguard were tasked to a Jetski which had run aground on the sand banks at West Shore.

The incident happened on Saturday (April 1).

Llandudno Coastguard posted on social media: "Inquiries revealed the owner was safe at the Beach Cafe and was waiting for the tide to come in (four hours) to refloat the Jetski.

"If you are heading out on a Jetski make sure that you have a means of communication, know the 'rules of the road' and familiarise yourself with the tides, currents and hazards of the area that you will be visiting.

"If you should run into any kind of difficulty you can contact the Coastguard by phoning 999 or messaging on VHF Channel 16," the statement added.


He was lucky, looks like the sharks were gathering......... ;D
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on April 09, 2023, 10:31:37 am
A Coastguard spokesperson said: "We were called out [yesterday] to a report of a collision between a Jetski and a boat near Conwy marina. We quickly ascertained that the incident had occurred on the way to Puffin Island and a casualty from the Jetski had been brought back to Conwy Beacons.

"A freak wave had knocked the Jetski off course and into the path of an accompanying boat. Fortunately the Jetski operator had managed to jump clear before being struck by the boat himself. The casualty was thoroughly examined and his only injuries were some grazes to his shins, a lucky escape.

"This was a group of four, experienced Jetskiers accompanied by a support boat and all involved were appropriately equipped and trained. This is an example of an accident which demonstrates the potential dangers of any activity at sea.

"If you are venturing out in a boat or on a Jetski make sure that you are wearing an appropriate flotation device, are carrying some method of reliable communication and have informed someone of your plans and planned return time. Should you get into difficulties please call the Coastguard on VHF channel 16 or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on April 19, 2023, 10:06:12 am
We were called out yesterday (Saturday) afternoon to a report of people in danger of being cut off by the tide at West Shore.
On arrival we could see three people on a rapidly disappearing sand bank. Two team members donned dry suits and flotation devices to keep themselves safe before going out on to the sand bank to contact the people and our colleagues at Conwy Lifeboat were called out to provide back up.
The three people were contacted and escorted safely off the sand bank shortly before it was completely surrounded by the incoming tide.
At the moment the tides are in the neap phase and are moving relatively slowly but in a weeks time the tides will be in the spring phase with the incoming water moving much faster and a situation such as this will be much more dangerous.
Before engaging in any seaside activities please check the tide times and keep a look out for changing conditions. If you find yourself in danger or become aware of anyone in difficulty please dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
#coastguard #999Coastguard #watersafety #BeBeachSafe
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 15, 2023, 10:12:26 am
Inside Red Cross' new high-tech Land Rover that will 'reach patients in remotest corners of North Wales'
The Defender comes with an on board 'kettle', top antennae and solar panels

A charity worker has told how a new customised Land Rover will help crews reach patients in remote corners of North Wales. The British Red Cross expert says its emergency response Defender 130 is kitted out with a mobile "kettle", solar power battery charger and powerful 4G-connected antenna.

This will allow its volunteers to communicate with colleagues and other emergency responders, even in remote areas. The one-of-a-kind vehicle has been donated to the charity by Jaguar Land Rover.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/inside-red-cross-new-high-26885157
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 22, 2023, 09:52:56 am
Llandudno and Rhyl Coastguard teams called out to incidents together

YESTERDAY (May 21) was a ?very busy day? for the Llandudno Coastguard crew, with five call-outs to assist people in trouble.

The team was working alongside colleagues from Rhyl?s Coastguard crew at times, as well as Rhyl?s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) branch.

Calls ranged from searching for potentially lost people, to paddle-boarders needing help, to jet-skiers who had run aground on the sandbanks.

Llandudno Coastguard said: ?Fortunately, all of these episodes ended positively.

?If you are intending to go out on the coastline, please prepare appropriately.

?Life jackets for paddle-boarding are essential. Going for a walk on the beach, make sure that you know if the tide is coming in or going out.

?Out jet skiing, life jackets, torches and a knowledge of the waters around you are essential.

?If you see someone in trouble on the coastline, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 23, 2023, 10:14:00 am
Lifeboat crews were called to reports of an item crashing into the sea off North Wales - before recovering a dog-shaped party balloon. RNLI volunteers were called to reports of a "kite or something similar" falling into the water off Llanddulas in Conwy, on Saturday May 21.

Lifeboat crews were conducting exercises at the time, but were diverted. A search of the area found nothing significant, except a balloon with a cartoon dog printed on it.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rnli-crews-called-report-item-26965151?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on May 29, 2023, 10:13:46 am
Two call outs today 28th May, both regarding people in danger of being cut off on the West Shore sandbanks.
Fortunately, at the moment, there are neap tides which mean that the tide flows relatively slowly and, together with our friends from Conwy Lifeboat,  we were able to help everyone off the sandbanks unharmed. In a week's time the tides will be in a spring phase and will be flowing much faster thus making the sandbanks much more dangerous.

The critical time is about two hours after low tide. There are many apps and web sites with a wealth of tidal information so if you intend going out on the sandbanks please check the tide times for Conwy or Llandudno.

Most people who read these messages are local and are aware of the potential dangers at West Shore. If that's you, we would be very grateful if you would share these posts so that your friends and relatives who live elsewhere can be made aware of the potential dangers.

 #999Coastguard #watersafety #BeBeachSafe....https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/watersafety
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 03, 2023, 10:10:51 am
LIFESAVERS went to the rescue of a 30-foot-yacht that was stranded in Conwy waters.

The yacht, which had suffered a loss of power, was located about one nautical mile off Penmaenmawr, close to the Fairways Buoy.

Llandudno all weather lifeboat William F Yates launched at 4.45pm on June 1 to join the Conwy inshore lifeboat May-Bob in a joint operation to assist the vessel.

A spokesperson for Llandudno RNLI said: "The Conwy lifeboat which had launched at 4.08pm was already on scene to provide assistance, however the crew were unable to continue an effective tow due to the strong North Easterly winds at the time.

"Llandudno lifeboat arrived shortly before 5.15pm to secure the casualty vessel and commence passage to the safety of Conwy Harbour.

"On arrival at Conwy Harbour the Conwy volunteer crew were able to take over the tow and secure the casualty vessel to a safe mooring."
Title: Re: Rescue Services.....Coastguard Recruiting
Post by: SteveH on June 06, 2023, 09:56:44 am
Coastguard crews in North Wales looking for new rescue officers

HM COASTGUARD crews based across North Wales are on the lookout for rescue officers to join their teams.

As a volunteer rescue officer, you could be involved in a range of situations; from mud, cliff and water rescues, to searches for missing people.

You will not be paid, but can claim a small amount of money for your time and expenses.

HM Coastguard is the UK?s 999 Maritime and Coastal Emergency Service.

The crews are made up of volunteers who carry out rescues and help those in distress around our coast.

The teams across a number of stations in the Coastguard?s ?Area 15? are looking for volunteers, which includes Llandudno, Rhyl and Flint.

HM Coastguard said: ?Volunteering with us is a rewarding role that supports and gives back to your local community.
?You can make a real difference and help to save lives.?

For more information, visit: www.hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer.                 

To request an application form, email: area15@mcga.gov.uk June 30 and include your name, age, current address and contact number.

You should also specify which Coastguard rescue team you have an interest in joining; after which, you will then be sent an application form.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 07, 2023, 10:05:29 am
A FISHING boat that was stranded off the coast of Rhos-on-Sea was rescued by the RNLI service in Llandudno on Saturday (June 3).

Llandudno RNLI's D Class Lifeboat Dr. Barbara Saunderson launched to assist a fishing boat which had experienced mechanical difficulties approximately three nautical miles north of Rhos Point.

A volunteer crew of three took to the water at around 1.45pm and arrived on scene to provide the 24-foot vessel with a tow back to the safety of Rhos-on-Sea Harbour.

Helm on the inshore lifeboat, Bert Williams, said: ?We train regularly with towing exercises, the conditions today were quite favourable in spite of a half metre swell, so we were able to quickly bring the boat to a safe anchorage.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 22, 2023, 10:12:35 am
What do a building surveyor, a chiropodist and a tree surgeon all have in common?

They are all members of HM Coastguard's Llandudno Coastal Rescue Team.
Could you be the next new member of this dedicated team of volunteers? We are currently looking for new members to join us as Coastal Rescue Officers to carry out rescues and help those in distress around the coast.

For more information about the Coastguard Rescue Service visit www.hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer or to request an application form email area15@mcga.gov.uk by Friday 30th June and include your name, age, current address and contact number.
If you would like any more information about what we do, come and visit us to have a chat at Rhos on Sea Harbour on Tuesday 20th June from 6.30 to 8pm.

 #coastguard #999Coastguard #llandudno #rhosonsea #colwynbay #penrhynbay Penrhyn #craigydon

PS
Llandudno Lifeboat Fundraising Crew will be at the Lifeboat Station on Sunday afternoon, 25th between 1pm and 4pm offering teas and coffees and a chat. .if you like .
Hope to see you there!
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on June 27, 2023, 10:07:55 am
THE Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat, Dr Barbara Saunderson, launched shortly after 2.20pm on Friday afternoon (June 23), having been tasked by HM Coastguard to provide assistance to a 18-foot rib.

The stranded vessel, with one person on board, was at anchor between Llandudno Pier and Pen Trwyn with a reported engine failure.

The volunteer crew of three were soon on scene at the location approximately one mile north-east of the Great Orme, and after assessing the situation, agreed to undertake a tow to return the casualty vessel to the safety of Conwy Harbour.

Inshore lifeboat helm, Bert Williams, said: ?Conditions around the Great Orme were quite challenging for a while as we started our tow, but improved once we had changed course to make our approach to Conwy Marina.

?I would also like to congratulate Lisa who crewed for her first operational service.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 08, 2023, 09:55:25 am
A PERSON was taken to safety after their 27-foot yacht took on water.

Llandudno inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson was launched at 7.50am on Saturday, July 1 to provide urgent assistance.

The boat was anchored close to Llandudno Pier.

The sole occupant on board had been making efforts to bail out the advancing water before calling the Coastguard for the help of the lifeboat.

The inshore lifeboat crew evacuated the casualty before assessing how best to salvage the waterlogged vessel.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23634583.llandudno-rnli-rescue-27-foot-yacht-taking-water/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services..........Jet Ski Law Change
Post by: SteveH on July 09, 2023, 10:07:12 am
Jet-ski law change could lead to prosecution in Conwy

Conwy County Council believe they will be in a stronger position to prosecute ?reckless? water-sports enthusiasts riding jet skis after a change in the law.

Speaking at a Conwy harbour advisory committee meeting this week, councillors heard how jet skis are once again classed as ?vessels?, enabling local authorities to take action against those riding dangerously.

According to Conwy?s harbour master Matthew Forbes, Gwynedd County Council is among the first authorities in the UK to try and bring about a prosecution in line with the new law, and Conwy County Council is watching keenly.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23643001.jet-ski-law-change-lead-prosecution-conwy/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

PS
BBC report
 

Conwy: New sea scooter law welcomed by harbour master

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66143512



Title: Re: Rescue Services......Mountain rescue
Post by: SteveH on July 17, 2023, 09:55:37 am
Mammoth search effort for person 'stuck on mountain' and 'freezing' ended up being false alarm
A search and rescue team spent a combined 52 hours trying to get to the bottom of a distress call

A search and rescue team spent a combined 52 hours trying to get to the bottom of a call that ended up being a false alarm. At around 1.45pm on Friday, call handlers from Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team were made aware of a fragmented call for help received by the ambulance service that was then passed on to police.

The message mentioned that one or more people were "stuck on mountain" and "freezing" but the call disconnected before any further details could be gathered, according to the SAR team, and all subsequent attempts to contact the caller by them, the police and the ambulance service went straight to voicemail.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mammoth-search-effort-person-stuck-27332307
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 21, 2023, 09:49:29 am
LLANDUDNOs all-weather RNLI lifeboat William F Yates was launched at 10.08am yesterday (July 20) to help evacuate a casualty from the Irish Sea.

The launch was requested by HMCG Holyhead to evacuate a member of crew who required urgent hospital treatment from aboard a drill ship conducting drilling and sampling operations.

The 103-metre, 11,751-ton Drill Ship Fugro Synergy was located in the Irish Sea approximately 25 nautical miles north of Llandudno.

The volunteer crew of six were on scene within an hour to begin executing the safe evacuation of the casualty from the drill ship to the lifeboat.

The coxswain Graham Heritage was then advised by HMCG to return to station where the casualty could be transferred to an ambulance for further treatment at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

The lifeboat was recovered by the volunteer shore crew at 12.24pm to be washed down and prepared for the next launch.

Coxswain Graham said: ?These are scenarios which we train for week in, week out.

?We manoeuvred to get alongside the vessel and with a harness the casualty was able to be taken on board using the pilot ladder, all of the crew performed their duties exceptionally well to ensure everything went to plan.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 23, 2023, 09:56:08 am
A new British medal is being launched to honour people who have responded to major disasters and emergencies, such as earthquakes and floods.

Approved by King Charles, the Humanitarian Medal will recognise the efforts of emergency workers and relief teams, including charities, service personnel and health workers.

It will honour the "unsung heroes" in emergencies both abroad and in the UK.

This could be natural disasters, but also war zones and epidemics.

Alongside military and civilian honours, the new Humanitarian Medal will recognise those working in the most serious of disasters, including tsunamis, hurricanes and major industrial accidents.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66267872
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on July 30, 2023, 10:59:00 am
Police are responding to a "serious" incident in Anglesey tonight (Saturday, July 29). North Wales Police said at just before 9pm that officers are at Ravens Point in Trearddur Bay.
The force is understood to be supporting HM Coastguard, however the exact nature of the incident has not been confirmed. Members of the public have been urged to avoid the area.
North Wales Police said in an initial update: "There is a serious police incident currently ongoing at Ravens Point, Trearddur Bay, Anglesey. Members of the public are politely requested to leave / not to attend the area, as their presence is impeding the operation there. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter."

Huge search off Anglesey continues amid reports of 'person swept off rocks'
North Wales Police, the coastguard, the RNLI and mountain rescue teams are all involved in the operation which is focused on the water off Trearddur Bay

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/huge-search-anglesey-continues-amid-27423131
Title: Re: Rescue Services.. Updated
Post by: SteveH on July 31, 2023, 09:53:36 am
Update

The Coastguard has issued an update after a major search was launched on Anglesey on Saturday, following reports of a 'person swept off rocks while fishing '.

It was stood down yesterday after an extensive search involving police, the Coastguard, a rescue helicopter and lifeboat crews and was unlikely to resume, unless new information comes in.

Today the Coastguard has issued a further update on the search operation. It said: "The search has been stood down for a person reported to have been swept into the sea from rocks in Trearddur Bay.

"The alarm was raised at about 7.05pm on Saturday (29 July) and an extensive operation, including HM Coastguard rope team members going into the water, was conducted in rough sea conditions and strong winds but no one was found.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/coastguard-issues-update-after-major-27426092
Title: Re: Rescue Services....Man reported swept into sea is named
Post by: SteveH on August 01, 2023, 10:00:34 am
THE family of the 46-year-old man who was reported to have been swept into the sea on Anglesey have thanked those involved in the searches during the weekend.

On Saturday, July 29, shortly after 7pm, Gareth Bowen was reported to have entered the water from rocks in Trearddur Bay.

Despite multi-agency searches taking place over the weekend, Gareth has sadly not been found.

HM Coastguard?s searches in the area have now come to a close.

Gareth?s family have expressed their thanks to the agencies involved in the searches.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23691497.man-reported-swept-anglesey-sea-named/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 02, 2023, 09:40:00 am
Major search launched off Conwy coast as helicopter spotted sweeping area
HM Coastguard and the RNLI were involved in a search after a call for assistance from police

The coastguard helicopter was spotted sweeping the area, after a call for assistance from North Wales Police. The search found nothing and was "suspended pending further information".

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-search-launched-conwy-coast-27434283
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on August 05, 2023, 05:42:42 pm
I read the story about the missing dog on Snowdon yesterday, so it was nice to see in the Daily Post today that the dog was rescued.    Apparently the helicopter was out to rescue a woman on Snowdon and the crew spotted the dog so the dog and the woman were rescued together
It's a happy ending for the dog owner after what must have been a very anxious time.   I know how I'd have been feeling if I lost our dog and by coincidence Teddy looks just like Amber the rescued dog



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/joy-dog-lost-snowdon-rescued-27463856
Title: Re: Rescue Services,,,,,,,,,,RNLI OPEN DAY
Post by: SteveH on August 12, 2023, 09:32:46 am
 :)
Title: Re: Rescue Services..........Paddleboard warning
Post by: SteveH on August 18, 2023, 10:11:38 am
Paddleboarders taken to hospital after help from Llandudno Coastguard

A COUPLE of paddleboarders were transferred to hospital yesterday (August 17) after being rescued and brought ashore at Penmaenmawr.

The paddleboarders were rescued by the Beaumaris RNLI team, being receiving treatment from hypothermia once back ashore, and then being taken by ambulance to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

Llandudno Coastguard said yesterday: ?We have responded to three callouts today regarding paddleboarders and kayakers being caught out by a sudden increase in wind speed and a change of wind direction.

READ MORE: https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23731192.paddleboarders-taken-hospital-help-llandudno-coastguard/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services............RNLI OPEN DAY TOMORROW
Post by: SteveH on August 19, 2023, 10:26:51 am
A reminder for tomorrow Sunday 20th Aug.........................

The annual RNLI Open Day will once again take place on Sunday August 20 at Llandudno Lifeboat Station between 11am and 4pm.
The event, which is free of charge, is hosted by the volunteers of Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat. They will be on hand during the day to talk to members of the public about their lifesaving work and to show them the lifeboats up close.

Later in the afternoon between 2pm and 3pm there will be a launch and full demonstration by both the Shannon and D Class lifeboats to show the impressive capabilities of our lifesaving vessels on the water.

Lifeboat Press Officer Jonathan Coe is looking forward to the event ?we are very pleased to once again welcome our supporters to our annual event, it is a great opportunity for the public to gain an invaluable insight into our operational life by meeting crew and volunteers as well as talking to members of the HM Coastguard Team.? 

A popup RNLI shop will be available on the day for some lifeboat souvenirs and there will also be a bric a brac stall, a raffle, activities organised by crew members, refreshments and last but not least a chance to meet Stormy Stan!
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on August 23, 2023, 10:43:07 am
A nine-year-old boy has thanked the lifeboat team who helped save his life after he got into trouble at sea.
Dexter found himself out of his depth at the Old Harbour area of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, on 9 August.

He was spotted by Theo, 12, who recalled Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) safety tips because he had volunteer members in his family.

On Wednesday, Dexter will return to Burry Port RNLI to thank those who responded to the pager.

He said: "I want to say thanks to Theo and the lifeboat crew for saving my life."

It comes as the charity said it wanted to remind people heading to the coast this bank holiday weekend of their Float to Live guidance.

It states that if you find yourself in trouble in the water, lie on your back, relax and float.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66585125


When 12-year-old Theo went to the beach with his friends, he had no idea that he would end up saving a younger boy from drowning.
Theo spotted a nine-year-old in the water in difficulty in the Old Harbour area of Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, on Wednesday.

Running to the rescue, Theo tried to get the little boy to safety, but was dragged under himself.

He then told the boy to lie on his back and was able to get him back to shore.

Both Theo and the nine-year-old were taken to hospital and are now safe and home, said Theo's mum, Rhian Bunyan.
cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66474442
Title: Re: Rescue Services....IN PICTURES: Sun shines for Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat Day
Post by: SteveH on August 24, 2023, 09:52:06 am
Update on above............

HUNDREDS of visitors enjoyed meeting crew members, browsing stalls and being shown around the boathouse during Llandudno Lifeboat Day.

Attendees, on Sunday, August 20, also met members of the Llandudno Coastguard Team and were treated to a fabulous display by the lifeboats during the afternoon.

cont photos and video  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23743486.pictures-sun-shines-llandudno-rnli-lifeboat-day-2023/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 01, 2023, 09:52:10 am
LLANDUDNO?S all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, was tasked to launch at 8.03pm on Tuesday (August 29).

HM Coastguard requested the launch to assist a 50-foot, motor cruiser vessel with disabled engines, 11 nautical miles north of Llandudno.

Arriving on scene, deputy coxswain Les Jones assessed that towing the stranded vessel to a safe haven was the best course of action and proceeded to make way to the harbour at Conwy.

After a two-hour journey in deteriorating weather conditions, the lifeboat arrived at the channel into the Conwy river.

But due to the adverse weather conditions, the normal procedure of securing a casualty vessel to the side of the lifeboat proved to be too hazardous.

Consequently, the coxswain judged that a further tow to Beaumaris would be a longer but much safer option on this occasion.

The lifeboat finally arrived off Beaumaris at 1.15 am to find a safe berth with the assistance of Penmon Coastguard, before commencing the return journey to Llandudno.

Meanwhile, members of the shore crew were paged at 2.08pm to reassemble at the boathouse to prepare for recovery.

The William F Yates finally arrived back at the lifeboat station at 2.50am to be recovered from shore, washed down and prepared for the next launch.

In a tiring night for all involved, station mechanic Luke Heritage finally closed the doors and turned the lights out at 5am.

Alun Pari Huws, deputy launching authority, said: ?Despite the experience of the lifeboat crew, this call was not without its challenges.

?But with safety the priority, it was achieved in an accomplished and professional manner by both boat's crew and shore crew.

?A tiring night, but one that saw crews' commitment to constant training pay dividends.?
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 03, 2023, 10:00:24 am
LLANDUDNO Lifeboat have been remembering a "quiet hero of the station" who saved more than 60 lives. 

In 1953, Mr Trevor Davies, seventh Coxswain in the station?s history, retired after almost 14 years in the role and about 40 years on the crew.

Thanks to his grand-daughter Jan, who has presented Llandudno RNLI with a few family items, including Trevor?s Coxswain?s cap, the station now knows a little more about Trevor than just his photograph.

Born locally in 1893, Trevor went to sea aboard a three masted topsail schooner Mary B Mitchell and served aboard her for a few years as a boy seaman rising to Able Seaman. At that time, this graceful little ship then traded mostly in slate although was briefly converted into a yacht by Lord Penrhyn and used by him mostly in the Mediterranean. In 1913, Trevor went ?deep sea? aboard the much larger sailing ship Boedicea, on a voyage to Australia and back including a very rough and dangerous passage around the notorious Cape Horn at the tip of South America.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23758241.llandudno-rnli-remember-coxswain-saved-60-people/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on September 03, 2023, 05:56:14 pm
Believe it or believe it not but this is true and was told to me first hand by a member of a rescue team.

A party of walkers were making their way up Snowdon but were struggling and half way up they phoned the Mountain Rescue Team.
They told the MRT that they were struggling and if and when they reached the summit of Snowdon they wouldn't be able to walk back down again so they asked the MRT to arrange for a helicopter to land on Snowdon's summit and take them back down the mountain.

The MRT politely refused their request and told them that if things were so bad they should make their way back down from where they were.     They refused to walk back down and said that they would continue up to the summit of Snowdon, the phone call was then ended by the MRT

A few hours later the MRT had a phone call from that same party saying that they had reached the summit but needed the helicopter to land as one of the party members was ill.    The helicopter was sent to the summit and the situation assessed and one person was deemed unable to make it back down the mountain safely so he was put in the helicopter and airlifted to hospital.    The remaining party members then asked for the helicopter to return and take them down too.     The weather was closing in so the helicopter couldn't return anyway so the remainder of the party were told to make their own way down the mountain

I'll refrain from making the obvious comments that their actions deserve but we don't need tourists like them
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Ian on September 04, 2023, 12:27:48 am
Breathtaking arrogance.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 04, 2023, 09:56:29 am
If only they could present them with the bill......... >:(
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Helig on September 04, 2023, 10:08:43 am
In the current climate where people are selfish and have not regard for others, or their own safety. I think that the emergency services should be able to charge for rescuing people. This could be discretionary so that those who have had an accident through no fault of their own would not be charged. It would be difficult to implement but the circumstances described in Hugo's post would justify a charge being made on those people. I suppose there could be a sliding scale determined by the rescue service, from ?10 to ?1000s. It makes my blood boil when thoughtless ***** put other people's lives at risk when they are called out to rescue them.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 05, 2023, 09:50:52 am
Here we go again.......BBC report today

A woman with heatstroke was left by the majority of her group at the top of a mountain in north Wales, say rescuers.

Aberdyfi search and rescue team said it was alerted at around 15:00 BST on Sunday of an incident near the summit of Cader Idris, in Eryri National Park.

The team said two members of the woman's organised group stayed to help her.

The rest, including organisers, "opted to continue with their day, and played no further part in her care or rescue".

The woman was helped by a number of members of the public, including a GP, before she was safely escorted off the mountain at about 18:00.

Graham O'Hanlon, of Aberdyfi search and rescue team, said: "We are unsure of the details of the original group and the justification put forward by the organisers for leaving a potentially seriously ill woman behind in order to continue their day.

"We are, however, pleased to note that both people within the group and other passers-by felt able to offer assistance to a fellow mountaineer in trouble."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 09, 2023, 09:24:35 am
Welsh beaches: Stay safe plea as most lifeguard patrols end

People are being urged to take care after lifeguard patrols on most Welsh beaches ended for the summer - despite temperatures soaring.

Only a handful of larger beaches will be watched by RNLI crews despite the fact crowds are expected to head to the coast in the hot weather.

The RNLI urged people to be careful with inflatable paddleboards and kayaks.

The charity said it had seen an increase in incidents in the last week.

The Met Office said temperatures could reach almost 33C on Saturday in the UK, making it the sixth consecutive day of the mercury exceeding 30C.

But there is a warning for thunderstorms for parts of Wales from 14:00 BST.

"People are flocking to the coast despite kids going back to school," said Anya Walton, who has been a lifeguard in Pembrokeshire for five years.

"There aren't necessarily lifeguards there any more, however, we're really lucky to have amazing volunteer lifeboat crews around the country."

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66720515
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on September 10, 2023, 04:21:20 pm
Well what can you say about this latest incident?
RNLI and coastguard called after more than 100 people become trapped by incoming tide
Deep gullies formed behind the incoming tide, trapping people on a sandbank


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rnli-coastguard-called-after-more-27688414
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 28, 2023, 10:13:36 am
 :)
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on September 30, 2023, 09:59:09 am
A STRICKEN power vessel on the River Conwy required assistance from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) yesterday morning (September 28).

At 10.45am yesterday, Conwy RNLI was tasked by HM Coastguard to assist the vessel, with its inshore lifeboat, The May-Bob, subsequently launched.

Arriving on scene, and taking into account the tide was on the verge of ebbing and the location of the vessel being above sandbanks, it was agreed that the vessel, with its four people on board, be taken under tow to the safety of Conwy Marina.

The skipper on the vessel undertook the correct procedures with deploying the anchor in order to hold their position, given the loss of engine power of the boat, and to radio HM Coastguard to ask for assistance.

With the safe return of the casualty vessel to Conwy Marina, the lifeboat returned to station where it was cleaned, refuelled and made ready for its next use.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on October 18, 2023, 09:13:24 am
A YACHT which  suffered an engine failure had to be rescued off Anglesey.                     ref pioneer

Llandudno volunteers crewing the all-weather relief Shannon class lifeboat John Metters (Boat Number 13-26) launched at 1.30pm on Monday, October 16 to locate and assist the stranded forty five-foot yacht on route to Liverpool.

RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat posted on Facebook: "The yacht which suffered an engine failure and was unable to make way due to the very light winds was located approx. three nautical miles off Penmon Point northeast of Anglesey.

"Llandudno lifeboat arrived shortly before 2.10pm to secure the casualty vessel with one person on board, in consultation with the HM Coastguard it was decided to undertake a tow to an offshore mooring in one of the Beaumaris boat yards.

"On arrival at Beaumaris the lifeboat crew were able to secure the casualty vessel to a safe mooring before returning to Llandudno Lifeboat Station to be recovered and prepared for future launches."
Title: Re: Rescue Services..Programme shows Conwy RNLI rescue man and boy in Llandudno
Post by: SteveH on October 20, 2023, 10:06:10 am
I watched it last night, it shows just how dangerous a simple walk on the beach can be, if you do not look for warning notices and flags.

BBC programme shows Conwy RNLI crew rescue man and boy in Llandudno     

THE rescuing of a man and a 10-year-old boy who had been swept away by the tide at West Shore Beach, Llandudno was shown as part of a BBC documentary last night (October 19).

?Saving Lives at Sea?, on BBC Two, yesterday showed how Conwy?s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew brought the two stranded casualties to safety.

Now in its eight series, the programme documents the lives of the men and women of the RNLI.

cony https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23867906.bbc-programme-shows-conwy-rnli-crew-rescue-man-boy-llandudno/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

You can watch Saving Lives at Sea on Thursday evenings at 8pm on BBC Two, or on iPlayer.
Title: Re: Rescue Services...............................Llandudno Pier
Post by: SteveH on October 31, 2023, 09:42:03 am
Desperate swimmer spotted clinging to Llandudno Pier as RNLI raced to save him
The man just about managed to 'keep his head above the water' as emergency services launched a 'time critical rescue'

A swimmer in trouble, clinging to Llandudno Pier, was saved after a race against time this morning. The experienced swimmer got into trouble and suffering leg cramps as he was pushed away from the shore by winds.

Llandudno RNLI crew members were launched to save the stricken swimmer in a "time critical rescue", who was managing to "keep his head just above the water."

A RNLI Llandundo Lifeboat statement said: "Llandudno inshore lifeboat Doctor Barabara Saunderson was tasked to launch by HM Holyhead Coastguard at 10.35 am this morning. The volunteer crew of three were asked to search and locate a swimmer in peril who had been seen by a member of public clinging to Llandudno Pier.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/desperate-swimmer-spotted-clinging-llandudno-28010576?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services.......LIVE: Huge Snowdonia search underway
Post by: SteveH on November 21, 2023, 10:15:06 am
LIVE: Huge Snowdonia search underway for four missing teenagers
Police, helicopters, coastguard and mountain rescue teams have been deployed overnight in a bid to trace the whereabouts of the boys who were last seen on Sunday

Live report   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-huge-snowdonia-search-underway-28143868#source=breaking-news
Title: Re: Rescue Services............Shocking update
Post by: SteveH on November 22, 2023, 09:46:23 am
Update on above..........Here's a quick summary of what we know so far:

Tributes have poured in after Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris, from Shrewsbury, were found in an overturned, partially submerged car in Gwynedd, north Wales
The boys had not been seen since Sunday morning, prompting a major search
North Wales Police confirmed four bodies were found in the car, which appears to have come off the road on the A4085 in Garreg, near Tremadog in Gwynedd
Supt Owain Llewellyn said it "appears to have been a tragic accident"

Supt Llewellyn said it was thought the group travelled to Harlech on Saturday with plans to camp in Eryri - also called Snowdonia - on Sunday.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67485456


Live update   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-wales-67484258
Title: Re: Rescue Services......4x4 Response Wales supporting emergency services
Post by: SteveH on November 24, 2023, 10:29:59 am
DEPUTY North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Wayne Jones, High Sheriff of Clwyd Kate Hill-Trevor, and High Sherriff of Gwynedd Janet Phillips met some of the team from North Wales 4x4 Response at their base in Gwyddelwern.

They were there to inspect the group?s new Community Support Trailer (CST) and to learn more about how money from the Your Community, Your Choice fund is being used to help support the emergency services in responding to incidents.

The Your Community, Your Choice fund supports grass-roots projects and is supported by the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT) and North Wales Police (NWP).

The funding for Your Community, Your Choice comes partly from money seized by the courts through the Proceeds of Crime Act, with the rest from the Police and Crime Commissioner.

4x4 Response Wales is a voluntary organisation providing a range of support to the emergency services during extreme weather or other events which impact on vulnerable communities.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23942785.4x4-response-wales-supporting-emergency-services-communities/

Title: Re: Rescue Services................Rescuers 'near limit'
Post by: SteveH on December 19, 2023, 09:42:42 am
Yr Wyddfa rescuers 'near limit' as call-outs rocket on 'world's busiest mountain'
There has been a 300% increase in call-outs in the last 15 years on mountain where people queue an hour to touch summit

 hill walker injured in a fall on Yr Wyddfa(Snowdon) and a pair of walkers stuck in full winter conditions near the summit were the latest call-outs for Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team volunteers. These were rescue numbers 300 and 301 for 2023 - a 300% increase on 15 years ago.

It is not surprising given the mountain's incredible popularity that sees walkers queue for over an hour to get a summit picture. The rescue team says around 500,000 people are now visiting the mountain each year. This makes it the busiest mountain in the UK and "possibly the world".

More people means more call-outs and the team say that an increase in the number of attendances is now placing huge pressure on the volunteers. With incidents frequently occurring during busy holiday periods, team members are increasingly being asked to attend several incidents a day, leading to team member fatigue and the risk of volunteer burn out, especially during busy periods.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/yr-wyddfa-rescuers-near-limit-28314221?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on December 19, 2023, 11:18:14 am
Llanberis mountain rescuers face burnout after busiest year

Accidents can happen to anyone, even the most experienced walkers who are fully prepared and equipped for the mountains.   The problem is with the number of people walking up the mountains and Snowdon in particular.    Some walkers are just irresponsible and have no thought whatsoever for the Mountain Rescue Team who put their own lives at risk on every call out.      I don't know what the answer is as you can't change the habits of certain people


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67758217
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on December 22, 2023, 12:27:40 am
Dramatic video shows rescuers crawling up Snowdonia mountain in gale-force winds
The rescue, during Storm Elin, ended well but rescuers have repeated warnings to go prepared.    What on earth was the person doing up there in the dark anyway?


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dramatic-video-shows-rescuers-crawling-28329327
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on December 23, 2023, 10:39:52 am
THE RNLI has launched its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the generations of families who volunteer their time and commitment 24/7, 365 days a year.

On average, RNLI lifeboats launch more than 100 times during the Christmas period every year. Whatever weather winter throws at them, RNLI crews are ready to battle the elements to save lives at sea.

These rescues, and others all year round, are only made possible by the RNLI?s generous supporters, helping to fund the essential kit, training and equipment needed by lifeboat crews.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24004710.father-son-rescue-team-christmas-llandudno-rnli/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on December 26, 2023, 07:50:46 pm
Walker and her four dogs rescued from Eryri ridge after spooked by gales
She got into a 'survival bag' while rescuers braved the strong winds to get to her
What about those four dogs,  it's not their fault that they were put in that position.      I hope that everyone, including the dogs got down safely and that a generous donation was made by the woman to the MRT          ???



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-four-dogs-rescued-eryri-28348699
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on January 09, 2024, 09:19:55 am
Snowdonia mountain team couldn't believe what they saw during perilous rescue in 'parrot' gully

Badly-equipped hikers had attempted a tricky section where a parrot and its owner got stuck last summer



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/snowdonia-mountain-team-couldnt-believe-28413232
Title: Re: Rescue Services...........BBC's SOS: Extreme Rescues
Post by: SteveH on January 15, 2024, 10:26:12 am
Every parent?s worst nightmare in Snowdonia to be shown on BBC's SOS: Extreme Rescues

t was every parent?s worst nightmare: a teenage boy missing on a mountainside in pitch darkness. The 15-year-old had become lost in Eryri and his frantic parents were left fearing the worst.

What happened next was captured by BBC cameras for the broadcaster?s SOS: Extreme Rescues series. The second episode, to be shown tomorrow (Monday, January 15), reveals how the teen was found by a police drone and volunteer rescue teams.    BBCi player if you missed the first one

Stranded and benighted in a position he was unable to move from, he began shouting for help. Holidaymakers at a nearby campsite heard his cries and raised the alarm.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/every-parents-worst-nightmare-snowdonia-28445175
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on January 18, 2024, 04:35:03 pm
The snow looks beautiful on the mountains but I hope that today's recent snowfall doesn't attract any ill-equipped  walkers to venture up on the mountains.    I watched the BBC's SOS; Extreme Rescue on TV and I don't think that people realise just how much resources go into each rescue.   No wonder the MRT are stretched to the limits.
Thank goodness there was a happy ending  and it must have been every parent?s worst nightmare: a teenage boy missing on a mountainside in pitch darkness. The 15-year-old had become lost in Eryri and his frantic parents were left fearing the worst.
Seeing the footage of the hill and selfies the boy took in broad daylight made you wonder what he was still doing up the hill in the darkness,     He was young so I hope that he has learned his lesson and perhaps that fringe he had didn't help him find the path down the hill.

There has been no news obout David Brookfield the 65 year old who was last seen on the Carneddau over a week ago.   Conditions on the Carneddau are extreme at the moment and it's the only place that I have seen horizontal icicles as the winds up there are so severe.

Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on January 27, 2024, 10:27:03 am
Llandudno Coastguard responds to three emergencies

LIFESAVERS attended three callouts in 12 hours.

After a "typically" quiet start to the year, Llandudno Coastguard were called to assist North Wales Police with a missing person search in Colwyn Bay.

They were joined by Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team and Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team.

Then were then called out after a Personal Location Beacon was activated at Deganwy.

A statement from Llandudno Coastguard said: "We were able to identify the vessel that the beacon was associated with and confirm that the vessel was securely moored at Conwy Quay with no one in danger."

The third call out was another missing person search in Prestatyn.

Both missing people were said to be elderly.
They were located "safe" and have been reunited with loved ones.

Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team and Flint Coastguard Rescue Team joined the searches.

The statement added: "Fortunately, both missing persons were found safe and sound and returned home."

A statement from Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team said: "We were called out to two missing person searches in the last 24 hours, alongside Heddlu Gogledd Cymru and our colleagues from Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team and Flint Coastguard Rescue Team.

"While weather conditions were distinctly inhospitable, both elderly casualties were located safe and well and reunited with loved ones."

Any readers aware of anyone in distress [around the coast] should telephone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on January 29, 2024, 12:40:30 pm
Despite an extensive search on the Carneddau there has been no news about the 65 year old walker from Liverpool who was last seen near Carnedd Dafydd on the 9th January 2024.
Conditions at that time were atrocious so there would be no chance of survival barring a miracle.    Near Carnedd  Dafydd are the notorious crags of Ysgolion Duon or Black Ladders and they can be dangerous in misty or icy conditions and should be avoided
It would appear that the search is now a recovery one rather than a search and rescue one which is so sad
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on January 29, 2024, 03:29:11 pm
  THE search continue for a man last seen 20 days ago in the Eryri area.



https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24080865.search-65-year-old-went-missing-eryri-20-days-ago/
Title: Re: Rescue Services..............Llandudno's Great Orme
Post by: SteveH on February 15, 2024, 09:58:31 am
A walker has died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Llandudno's Great Orme. Emergency services were called to the headland shortly after 2pm on Sunday after the male walker collapsed.

Paramedics, coastguard officers and mountain rescue volunteers from Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team [OVMRT] were called to the scene. Efforts were made to save him, but he was sadly pronounced dead.

An OVMRT spokesperson said: "A family group were walking on the foot path on the southern side of the Great Orme above Llandudno, when one of them suffered a cardiac arrest. Bystander CPR was conducted as the ambulance, mountain rescue and coastguard were called to assist at the scene.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-dies-after-suffering-cardiac-28631450
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on February 28, 2024, 10:25:05 pm
Urgent Snowdonia 'route' warning issued after four rescued by helicopter
It is the third rescue in a single week in the same area




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/urgent-snowdonia-route-warning-issued-28717714
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on March 02, 2024, 09:48:26 am
THE HM Coastguard team based in Llandudno is seeking for new volunteers, and is urging people from all walks of life to get in touch.

The Coastguard Rescue Service is made up of volunteers who carry out rescues and help those in distress across the coastline.

Currently, the Llandudno team includes volunteers who are work as a chiropodist, tree surgeon and a building surveyor.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24155180.llandudno-coastguard-keen-volunteers-take-rewarding-role/
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: Hugo on March 04, 2024, 03:19:11 pm
'Extremely cold' walkers stranded on snowy Eryri peak couldn't believe their luck
A rescue helicopter couldn't land nearby but then help suddenly arrived They?d used the Crib Lem scramble to reach the summit of 1,044m Carnedd Dafydd, a mountain in the Carneddau range in Eryri.
OVMRO to the rescue gain but it's the same peak where walker David Brookfield, 65, is thought to have gone missing on January 9. Despite a huge search operation, he has yet to be found.




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/extremely-cold-walkers-stranded-snowy-28748904
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on March 05, 2024, 10:00:37 am
Stroke of pure luck helped save two walkers in ice-cold temperatures on Wales' third highest mountain
The pair were at risk of hypothermia when help came from an unlikely direction

Two walkers had a lucky escape when one fell ill on the third highest peak in Wales. Unable to continue walking, they called for help but heavy cloud cover meant a Coastguard helicopter couldn't land nearby.

They'd used the Crib Lem scramble to reach the summit of 1,044m Carnedd Dafydd, a mountain in the Carneddau range in Eryri. It's the same peak where walker David Brookfield, 65, is thought to have gone missing on January 9. Despite a huge search operation, he has yet to be found.

In ice-cold temperatures, the stranded pair were at risk of suffering hypothermia. Unable to reach Carnedd Dafydd, the Coastguard helicopter instead dropped members of Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO) around 1km away. With the clock ticking, and carrying a stretcher and first aid equipment, they began the arduous walk to the "extremely cold" casualties

cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/stroke-pure-luck-helped-save-28752161?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on March 10, 2024, 09:48:45 am
In pitch blackness and with snow falling heavily, two friends huddled on an Eryri rockface ?destined for death?. They were eventually plucked to safety but they said they ?wouldn?t of made it? if help had arrived just 10 minutes later.

The dramatic nighttime rescue took place in February but the experience left such a mark on the pair and their friends, they have now begun fundraising for Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO)   :)  in North Wales. The conditions were so bad, a Coastguard helicpter couldn?t reach the stranded pair, and without the persistence of on-foot rescuers, they may not have lived to tell the tale.

OVMRO has shared their story, but not their names, to highlight the need to go properly equipped on the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia). The pair had set out with three friends for a second attempt at climbing Trfyan and Glyder Fach after a failed attempt the previous day.

In pitch blackness and with snow falling heavily, two friends huddled on an Eryri rockface ?destined for death?. They were eventually plucked to safety but they said they ?wouldn?t of made it? if help had arrived just 10 minutes later.

The dramatic nighttime rescue took place in February but the experience left such a mark on the pair and their friends, they have now begun fundraising for Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO) in North Wales. The conditions were so bad, a Coastguard helicpter couldn?t reach the stranded pair, and without the persistence of on-foot rescuers, they may not have lived to tell the tale.

OVMRO has shared their story, but not their names, to highlight the need to go properly equipped on the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia). The pair had set out with three friends for a second attempt at climbing Trfyan and Glyder Fach after a failed attempt the previous day.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/snowdonia-walkers-hunkered-down-glyder-28787869?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
Title: Re: Rescue Services..........Llandudno rescue
Post by: SteveH on March 19, 2024, 09:55:31 am
Two people 'trapped' by Spring tide near Llandudno Pier

RESCUERS launched to two people trapped by the incoming Spring Tide.

Holyhead Coastguard alerted the Llandudno Lifeboat at 3.27pm on March 17.

The lifesavers launched their RNLI inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson and searched the area near Llandudno Pier following reports that members of the public were stranded on the rocks.

The volunteer crew proceeded to evacuate the casualties from the beach under Happy Valley Road to a safe location where the Llandudno Coastguard Team were in attendance.

Captain Marcus Elliott, Llandudno Lifeboat Volunteer Operations Manager, said: "Thinking of local dangers, I would reiterate the need for everyone, whether local or not, to check tide times if they are planning to walk around the area?s beaches, particularly at this time of year with the high Spring tides."

A high tide of 8.4 metres was recorded in Llandudno last Monday at 11.15am. The tide hit 8 metres at 11.43pm last Monday evening and 8.5 metres at 11.57am last Tuesday.

A spokesperson from Llandudno Lifeboat said last week: "Such high tides can be even higher if they are subject to onshore winds and preceding periods of sustained swell."

Another "exceptionally high tide" is predicted for September 19.

The spokesperson added: "It is an opportune moment to remind users of coastal paths, promenades and beaches, including dog owners, to be fully aware of the dangers of the higher than usual tides."
Title: Re: Rescue Services
Post by: SteveH on March 27, 2024, 09:55:50 am
LLANDUDNO lifeboat are keen to recruit much-needed volunteers.

There are opportunities to join both the Visits Team and the Lifeboat Shop.

"By volunteering for the RNLI, volunteers are joining a worthy cause and playing their part in saving lives at sea.

Jonathan Coe, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, said: "Volunteering for the RNLI in our bicentenary year is a real privilege which I would recommend to anyone.

"At Llandudno there are currently opportunities to join both the Visits Team and the Lifeboat Shop volunteers."

Readers interested in volunteering can email llandudnolvo@gmail.com or contact Llandudno Lifeboat Shop on 01492 876522.