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Shouts 2002
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date:Saturday
28th December 02 |
Time:
13.27 |
Weather:
Cloudy |
Wind
Force: 3-4 |
| Visibility:
Good |
Crew: B
Harrison,D Lloyd, JC Williams |
| Milford haven Coastguard
paged the crew and requested that Aberystwyth inshore
lifeboat launch to assist a sailing yacht that was
encountering difficultys trying to enter Aberystwyth
harbour. The yacht had used there VHF radio to request
assistance. The Lifeboat launched from its slipway
and found the yacht entering the harbour entrance
under sail; having requested assistance due to a
defective engine . The lifeboat went alongside and
checked that all aboard were ok. Due to prevailing
conditions, it was decided to tow the vessel to
its berth at Aberystwyth Marina. After the boat
had been made secure at its moorings the lifeboat
was returned to station and recovered, refuelled
and ready for service by 14.04 |
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NEWS!!!
NEWS!!! NEWS!!!
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| Date::Saturday
2nd Novemberr |
Time:
N/A |
Weather:
N/A |
Wind
Force: N/A |
| Visibility:N/A |
Crew: N/A |
| Saturday night was the
Annual Lifeboat crews dinner, it was also the official
retirement dinner of three of the crew. Dai Davies,
Geraint Wheeler and Ron Barclay all retired this
year. In their time together on the crew they saved
over 300 lives between them. The dinner was held
at the Belle Vue Hotel in Aberystwyth. As well as
the retirements being marked and the three crew
being awarded certificates, other awards were also
awarded on the night for long service. There was
also a disco and a speech by "Dai the chef"
TV chef and past member of the crew. There were
over 120 people in attendance including Captain
Hugh Fogarty and the regional inspectors for Aberystwyth.
The evening went very well and a good time was had
by all. More details and photos to appear soon!
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Wednesday
9th October |
Time:
21.39 |
Weather:
Dark |
Wind
Force: 2-3 occ 5 |
| Visibility:
Dark but good |
Crew: B
Harrison,P williams, P McCann |
| The crew were paged, and
put on Immediate Readiness, a call had come in from
a person who was possibly going to jump from Constitution
hill. After the crew got ready and put the boat
on immediate readiness, the Coastguard then required
the Lifeboat to launch and search the cliffs and
rocks from constitution hill northward, as no one
had been located on constitution hill. The lifeboat
launched and was on scene almost immediately, the
lifeboat began to search northwards, after searching
upto Clarach it again searched back along southwards.
After searching north and south a number of times,
the Crew were informed that the call had been located
coming from another town and that the call had been
a Hoax. The lifeboat, cliff rescue team, shore helpers
and Police were all stood down. The lifeboat was
then refuelled and ready for the next time the pagers
go off! |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Wednesday
9th October |
Time:N/A |
Weather:
Overcast |
Wind Force:
4-5 |
| Visibility:
Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, B Harrison, P McCann, T Healy |
| Whilst returning to Harbour
on the previous shout the lifeboat crew noticed
that other Sailing boats were also in the Harbour,
one of which looked like it may need assistance.
The university sailing clubs Rescue, had sustained
a steering failure just before the previous shout
and so had had to return to Harbour! The Coastguard
and Lifeboat agreed that a check should be made
of the other vessels. The lifeboat approached one
small sailing boat that appeared to be having trouble
with the changing weather. Two of the people on
board had also been in the water, and had become
very cold. After the offer of a tow, they happily
accepted, and a tow was made fast and the sailing
boat was towed into the Harbour and the occupants
safely landed. The boat was then recovered, in a
very low water and refuelled ready for its next
service! |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Wednesday
9th October |
Time:
16.17 |
Weather:
Overcast |
Wind
Force: 4-5 |
| Visibility:
Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, B Harrison, P McCann, T Healy |
| Whilst most of the Crew
were at work looking forward to the end of the day,
a sudden burst of beeping from there pagers and
the crew left there ordinary jobs and headed to
the Lifeboat station.The Crew got kitted up, and
launched the boat into a very low tide. The GreenPeace
Ship 'Rainbow Warrior' was moored up in the
bay, and on seeing the small Sailing Dinghy capsize,
and after not righting itself they launched there
own RIB to go and give assistance. As the lifeboat
approached, it was agreed to transfer the tow, so
that the Greenpeace RIB could return to the ship.
The Lifeboat then towed the casualty and its two
crew back to the University Sailing clubs slipway
in the Harbour |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Sunday
6th October |
Time:19.14 |
Weather:
Clear, after Sunset |
Wind Force:
0-1 |
| Visibility:V
Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, P Williams, P, Mccann, L Rees |
| Whilst dealing with another
incident, the police informed Milford Haven Coastguard
that a person was trapped on Constitution hill.
It was High Tide at the time. The crew were paged
for the second time today with a "launch ILB"
message, the crew assembled and the lifeboat launched
very quickly, and proceeded to constitution hill.
Borth Inshore Lifeboat (D Class) were also paged
to assist! The casualty was located, and the Coastguard
Cliff rescue team descended to the area where the
casualty was. The Casualty had been cut off by the
tide and had tried to climb out! The cliff rescue
team lowered the casualty to the foot of Constitution
hill, where Borth transferred him to Aberystwyth
Lifeboat. Returning to Harbour, the casualty was
very happy to have been rescued,and thanked all
involved, the lifeboat was then recovered washed
down and refuelled ready for service. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Sunday
6th October |
Time:
15.49 |
Weather:
Clear and Sunny |
Wind
Force: 0-1 |
| Visibility:
V Good |
Crew: B
Harrison,P williams, P McCann L Rees. |
| A small motorboat out
for a days fishing called up Milford Haven Coastguard
asking for assistance when they discovered that
there engine would not start! The coastguard Paged
the Lifeboat crew, who made there way to the station
and got kitted up and launched the boat, it was
just after low tide and the boat and tractor made
there way down river untill sufficient depth was
found to launch the boat. The new tractor performing
effortlessly in the difficult conditions. The casualty
vessel was situated approximately one mile west
of Blaenplwyf aerial. The lifeboat made good speed
to the casualty, when it arrived on scene a crew
member was transferred to the boat along with a
tow line. The Casualty was then towed back to Aberystwyth
Harbour. The recent training with low water launches
and recovery's was performed without a hitch and
the casualty was escorted to her berth, after which
the lifeboat was recovered! |
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SHOUT
UPDATE ! SHOUT UPDATE! SHOUT UPDATE
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| Date::Thursday
3rd October |
Time:09:20 |
Weather:
fine |
Wind Force:
1-2 |
| Visibility:
V Good |
Crew: B
Harrison, A Braddick, P McCann, P Williams, |
| Aberystwyth Lifeboat launched to assist
Borth, Aberdovey and Barmouth lifeboats as well
as RAF valley rescue helicopter who had been searching
well north of Aberystwyth since early daybreak.
As the lifeboat was heading north to assist, Aberdovey
lifeboat informed Milford Haven coastguard that
the canoeist had been found safe and well and he
was on his way to Barmouth. All lifeboats were returned
to station, after talking to the casualty he informed
the Lifeboat that he had spent the night ashore
unaware that his friends had reported him missing
and he was going to continue on his journey. Aberdovey
lifeboat accompanied him some of the way, and then
also returned to station. The canoeists friends
were also informed of his safety. With a long night
and a happy outcome everyone left and returned to
work or bed !!! |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Thursday
3rd October |
Time:00.30 |
Weather:
Dark Slightly misty |
Wind Force:
3-4 |
| Visibility:poor |
Crew: B
Harrison, P McCann, P Williams, S Mcormack |
| During the afternoon of
2nd october a canoeist set of from Aberystwyth on
a trip to Barmouth, if the person got tired or did
not make it before darkness he would pull up on
the shore and make camp for the night, ringing his
friend who was going to join him. By late Wednesday
night nothing had been heard, it could possible
be that the canoeist had landed safely but was in
an area of no phone signal and had no way of contacting
his friend. A call was then put in for a suspected
missing person between Aberystwyth and Barmouth,
so Aberystwyth Lifeboat was paged at 00.30 on Thursday
morning to begin a shoreline search. Lifeboats were
also scrambled from Borth (D Class lifeboat), Aberdovey
(Atlantic 75 lifeboat) and Barmouth (Mersey Class
lifeboat) The coastguard teams from Aberystwtyh,
Borth, Aberdovey and Barmouth were also tasked to
carry out a shoreline and land search. Helicopters
from RAF Valley and RAF Chivenor were also used
during the search. All the lifeboats searched along
there own area of coastline, upto the next stations
area and out to sea. Using powerfull search lights,
Parachute illumination flares and night vision sights
a thorough search was carried out when Aberystwyth
lifeboat had been searching for nearly 1 and a half
hours and had searched up and down the coast, they
were stood down and allowed to return to station.
By this time Borth Lifeboat had also been stood
down, Aberdovey and Barmouth were still searching
as was Chivenor Helicopter. As the Lifeboat was
returning to station news was received that the
Casualtys mobile phone signal had been picked up
by Cricieth Aerial and the search area was concentrated
in the north around Barmouth and the Shell island
area. The casualty had not been found when the crew
dispersed to go back to bed. Further News will be
posted here as it happens. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Sunday
29th September |
Time:
18.36 |
Weather:
Clear |
Wind
Force: 2-3 |
| Visibility:
V Good |
Crew: None |
| For the Third time in
a day the crew were paged with a "launch ILB"
message. It had been reported that a person had
gone missing from the local hospital, and it was
feared she may have gone into the sea. The crew
assembled and started to get kitted up when the
station was informed that the Missing person had
been found safe and well and that the lifeboat would
not be needed.. With this bit of good news, the
lifeboat was stood down and did not launch. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Saturday
29th September |
Time:14.28 |
Weather:
Clear |
Wind Force:
2-3 |
| Visibility:V
Good |
Crew: R
Barclay, P Heading, M Webster, P Williams |
| Not long after returning
from the previous shout, the pagers were again 'beeping'
to summon the crew, a lot of the crew were still
in the area and the boat was soon launched to go
to the assistance of a large yacht that had Broken
down approximately 1 mile out from Aberystwyth Harbour
entrance. The yacht which is one of the biggest
in the local marina had put in a call to the Coastguard
asking for assistance. The Lifeboat and its equipment
were soon on scene, a crew man was put aboard the
Yacht and a tow line was securely fastened. The
boat was then towed back to harbour and skillfully
maneuvered into its berth. The lifeboat was then
recovered and refuelled ready for service. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Sunday
29th September |
Time:
13.01 |
Weather:
Clear |
Wind
Force: 2-3 |
| Visibility:
V Good |
Crew: R
Barclay, P Heading, M Webster, G Burchell |
| Milford haven Coastguard
had received a message from a Yacht on route to
Aberystwyth Harbour, that his fuel was very low
and he might have difficulty's getting to and entering
Aberystwyth Harbour. Some of the crew were still
around the station from the mornings exercise and
so where quickly changed when the pagers went off.
The lifeboat launched down the slip and made its
way out to sea, just as it was leaving the harbour
entrance the Casualty's Yacht passed inside, the
lifeboat then accompanied the Yacht to its mooring.
After a quick chat and check over the lifeboat returned
to station. R Barclay who is to Retire from service
on Tuesday was happy to be on what might be his
last shout. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Sunday
8th September |
Time:
19.26 |
Weather:
Clear |
Wind
Force: 0-1 |
| Visibility:
V Good |
Crew: G
Wheeler, D Lloyd, T Healy |
| The police had received
reports that a person had been seen in the water
off Constitution Hill. They contacted Milford Haven
Coastguard and Requested the Launch of the Lifeboat,
the crew were paged at 19.26 and the boat was launched.
The Aberystwyth Lifeboat proceeded to constitution
hill and could see nothing in the immediate area,
so the boat began a search of the area. Other boats
from the area also joined in, and the Police helicopter
arrived on scene shortly after the lifeboat. The
RAF Valley
Search and Rescue helicopter was also on route to
the scene to assist. After a short space of time
the Police helicopter saw something in the water
with their thermal imaging camera and immediately
directed the lifeboat to the area. The casualty
was taken aboard the boat, and the crew checked
her over and kept her warm. She was conscious but
very cold, it was decided to land the casualty on
the main beach at Aberystwyth where an ambulance
took the casualty to hospital. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Tuesday
3 September |
Time:
17.29 |
Weather:
Over cast, dull |
Wind Force:
0-1 |
| Visibility:Fairly
Good |
Crew: L
Burke, D Lloyd, P McCann |
| The crew were notified of a shout
the old fashion way when the Maroons were fired
to assemble the lifeboat crew. This old tradition
had not been forgotten and very soon the boat was
being launched with a full crew to go to the assistance
of a 24ft Sailing vessel. The outboard engine had
failed, and they had called for assistance on their
VHF Radio. A couple and their 16 month child, had
been taken under tow by a local vessel "Ma
Chipe". It was agreed to transfer the tow to
the lifeboat a crewman was put aboard and the tow
secured. The sailing vessel was then towed back
to its berth in the Marina with the occupants safe
and happy. The lifeboat then returned to station
where it was refuelled and ready for service by
18.50. |
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NEWS!!!
NEWS!!! NEWS!!!
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| Date::Saturday
31st August |
Time:
13.30 |
Weather:
Windy and Bright |
Wind
Force: 3-4 |
| Visibility:
Good |
Crew: L
Burke, D Lloyd, P Griffiths, A Bradick, M Webster,
T Healy |
| Simon Osborne who has
Kayaked around the Cost of the UK returned to Aberystwyth
Harbour today. Simon has covered over 3000 miles.
The Lifeboat was out to welcome him back, two different
crews accompanied him on the last few miles of his
trip. All of the crew admire the courage and determination
it took Simon to undertake such a massive task,
and were pleased to welcome him back. Some of the
crew also let off fireworks on his return and the
fire brigade provided a water tunnel over the finishing
line. A lot of people both onland and on boats were
out to welcome Simon back. There was a party in
Rummers afterwards where people got a chance to
speak to Simon. Simon Kayaked around the UK in memory
of his brother Mark who died of Leukemia at the
age of 13, if anyone is interested in helping Simon
reach his target then check out his website
here and more info can be found at this BBC
site HERE |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Friday
30th August |
Time:
15.30 |
Weather:
Over cast, dull, Raining |
Wind Force:
3-4 |
| Visibility:low |
Crew: G
wheeler, P Williams, G ovens, L Rees |
| At 15.30 the crew were paged and by
15.35 the boat had launched. A report had come in
that a person had fallen down Constitution Hill.
The Coastguard
Cliff rescue team were also on scene, as were the
fire brigade, police and a paramedic crew. After
a quick search the casualty was located, and the
Coastguard team guided the paramedics to the casualty.
The lifeboat stood off and helped to guide people
to the location. The casualty had suffered serious
injuries and it was decided that a helicopter would
be the safest was to remove the casualty. A helicopter
from RAF Valley
soon arrived on scene and winched the casualty and
a paramedic aboard. The casualty was then taken
to Bangor Hospital. When everyone had safely left
the area, the lifeboat returned to station. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Saturday
24th August |
Time:
16.00 |
Weather:
Overcast |
Wind
Force: 1-2 |
| Visibility:
Good |
Crew: G
Wheeler, R Barclay, L Burke, P McCann |
| As Flag day was coming
to an end the crew Collecting were told to kit up
as the Hon Sec had received a call from Milford
Haven Coastguard and Aberystwyth Lifeboat was requested
to launch to go to the aid of a fishing vessel that
had broken down a few miles offshore. With the boat
on Aberystwyth Promenade, the crew got kitted up
on the boat and then launched from main beach. Treating
all the people around to a quite unique Experience.
The boat launched and was given the approximate
location of the vessel! The Lifeboat carried out
a search of the area and found the boat approximately
4 miles out between Aberystwyth and Clarach. Crew
member Laurence Burke was put aboard the vessel
and secured the tow to the 24ft fishing Vessel.
Aberystwyth Lifeboat towed the boat back to harbour,
and secured the Fishing vessel to a berth in the
marina, the ILB then returned to station. |
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EVENT
UPDATE! EVENT UPDATE! EVENT UPDATE!
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| Date:Saturday
24th August |
Time:
10 - 16.00 |
Weather:
Changeable |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:
N/A |
Crew: Most
Involved |
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Saturday the 24th August saw the annual Aberystwyth
RNLI Fundraising Flag day. For those that don't
know, on flag day the Crew and Fundraising Committee
spend the day fundraising around town. Traditionally
the Crew spend the day on the sea front displaying
the boat and collecting donations. A set of the
crews protective Clothing is on the boat, just
in case of a shout. Members of the Fundraising
committee collect at various positions around
town. The weather was changeable during the day
although the rain did hold off, Just! The day
was a good success with just over £1000
being raised. We would like to thank everyone
who donated money on the day.
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SHOUTS!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Friday
23rd August |
Time:
20.50 |
Weather:
Part Cloudy |
Wind Force:2-3
SW |
| Visibility:Good
although Dark |
Crew: B
harrison, D Lloyd, P Williams |
| A member of the public dialled 999
and reported that they had seen a man in the water
flashing SOS to the shore.The lifeboat was launched
and went to the reported position 50m off castle
point. A diver had surfaced, and a combination of
Tiredness and the tide had made it impossible for
him to return to the beach unlike his diving partner
who had safely made his way to shore. The Diver
had used his light to summon help, on hearing the
maroons he used his light to guide the lifeboat
to his position. The recemt Diver
training, on the 9th July 02 was put into practice
and the diver was safely recovered and taken to
Aberystwyth Harbour. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Thursday
22nd August |
Time:
20:35 |
Weather:
Part Cloudy |
Wind Force:
1 W |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: G
wheeler, L Burke, P Williams |
| An inflatable dinghy was seen off
the North Beach Aberystwyth with people waving for
help, the alarm was raised and Milford Haven Coastguard
requested the Immediate launch of Aberystwyth Inshore
Lifeboat. The lifeboat launched and proceeded to
the reported position. Whilst on route the Aberystwyth
Coastguard Mobile Unit advised that the persons
had managed to make there way ashore unaided and
without assistance. The coastguard Mobile checked
the persons and the Lifeboat returned to station. |
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SHOUTS!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Tuesday
20th August |
Time:
17.23 |
Weather:
Part Cloudy |
Wind
Force:2 W |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew:
B Harrison, C Bates, G Ovens |
| Whilst the crew were washing down
the boat after the shout earlier in the day a Yacht
entered the harbour under its own Auxillary engine
power, which then failed. This caused the vessel
to drift towards the east side of the harbour and
it was in dnager not only from running aground but
also of causing a hazard to the many other vessels
entering Aberystwyth Harbour at that time. The lifeboat
was launched down the slipway, and towed the yacht
to its berth in the harbour and then returned to
station to be washed down again! |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Tuesday
20th August |
Time:
16:40 |
Weather:
Part Cloudy |
Wind Force:
2 W |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: C
Bates, D Lloyd, B harrison, G Ovens |
| Coastguard requested launch of lifeboat
to assist a cabin cruiser approximately half mile
west of Constitution hill, Aberystwyth reporting
a possible fire with smoke issuing from the engine
compartment. Lifeboat launched and proceeded to
the reported position, but en route was advised
that the boat in question was being towed to Aberystwyth
Harbour by the vessel 'Free Spirit'. The Lifeboat
went alongside the casualty and ensured that no
fire situation still existed. Both vessels were
then escorted back to Aberystwyth Harbour where
a further inspection of the casualty was carried
out. |
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| Date::Saturday
17th August |
Time:
14.40 |
Weather:
Part Cloudy |
Wind Force:4
SW |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: A
Bradick, D Lloyd, L Rees |
| Whilst returning to station from a
previous incident down in Llanrhystyd the Aberystwyth
Lifeboat was asked by Milford Haven Coastguard to
go and investigate reports that a RIB (rigid Inflatable)
had broken down and was in need of assistance off
Constitution Hill. The Boat had 2 persons on board
and was in danger of being blown onto rocks. The
lifeboat made full speed to the casualty and quickly
located it, a tow was set up and the boat was towed
out of immediate danger and back to Aberystwyth
Marina. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Saturday
17th August |
Time:
13.41 |
Weather:
Part Cloudy |
Wind Force:
4 SW |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: A
Bradick, D Lloyd, LRees |
| Milford Haven Coastguard requested
Launch of Lifeboat to assist a boat with engine
failure and 5 persons on board which was dragging
its anchor off Pengarreg Caravan Park, Llanrhystyd.
ILB (inshore Lifeboat) proceeded to the reported
location where casualty was located, and taken in
tow with all persons still aboard and was returned
to the beach at Llanrhystyd. Whilst returning to
station the ILB was then diverted
to another incident. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Wednesday
14th August |
Time:
16.48 |
Weather:
Fine |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:good,
slight haze |
Crew: B
Harrison, P McCann, G Ovens. |
| The Crew were paged, and Aberystwyth
RNLI Lifeboat was launched to assist the Coast Guard
Cliff rescue team. A person, who had been cut off
by the tide had tried to climb out over constitution
Hill. The casualty then got stuck half way. The
ILB arrived on scene and guided the rescue team
to the casualty who could not see his position from
the top. Borth Lifeboat was also launched to assist.
Both Lifeboats stood by at the base of the cliff,
in case of any problems. The Coastguard team reached
the casualty and assisted him to safety, the casualty
was fine and had no injuries. Both lifeboats were
then returned to station! |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Wednesday
14th August |
Time:
00.26 |
Weather:
Slight Drizzle and Dark |
Wind
Force: 1-2 |
| Visibility:
Low |
Crew: B
Harrison, D Lloyd, P McCann, P Williams |
| Whilst most of the Crew were in bed,
the coastguard had received reports of shouts of
help from constitution hill. The crew were then
paged and the boat launched in a very quick time.
As the boat arrived on scene, fire crews were searching
the beach and cliff rescue team were searching Constitution
hill. The lifeboat made a slow pass of the area,
searching the ledges and surrounding areas with
their 'Dragon Lights'. A casualty was found on the
beach at the base of constitution hill and treated
by members of the fire brigade,untill an ambulance
arrived on scene. The Lifeboat carried on searching,
untill confirmation came through that the beach
casualty was the one reported calling. The RNLI
LIfeboat Enid Mary was then returned to station,
where we all went back to bed! |
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EVENT
UPDATE! EVENT UPDATE! EVENT UPDATE!
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| Date:Sunday
11th August |
Time:
15.00 |
Weather:
Overcast |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:
N/A |
Crew: N/A |
| The Open day at the Nags head Pub
In bridge street Aberystwyth was a success. The
event that started at 3pm on the sunday started
with one of the 'noisy' barstaff doing a 1hr silence,
such was the golden opportunity that regulars at
the pub had donated over £700 before the day.
This was followed by a BBQ, a pub quiz, a Raffle,
Auction, and a Karaoke. The prizes were donated
from various sources and there were plenty. The
prizes were donated by a regimental Sgt Major, who
was originally from Aberystwyth. More details to
follow. |
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SHOUT!!!
SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!
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| Date::Sunday
4th August 2002 |
Time:
12.15 |
Weather:
Clear and Fine |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:V
Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, T Healy, Lyn Rees, T Daniel |
| Whilst on sunday morning exercise,the
RNLI lifeboat 'Enid Mary'was diverted to go and
assist a 20ft Cabin Cruiser, that had phoned the
harbour for assistance, after his engine had failed
and the boat had broken down. The location was given
as 2miles west of a point between Clarach and Wallog.
The boat arrived on scene just before 12.30, put
a crew member aboard and set up a tow line, the
boat was then towed back to Aberystwyth Harbour.
Both boats were back in the harbour by 13.00. |
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| Date::Sunday
28th July 2002 |
Time:
17.23 |
Weather:
Fine |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:good,
slight haze |
Crew: G
Wheeler, L Burke, L Rees. |
| The lifeboat was launched to reports
that a small speed boat was having difficulty just
off the harbour entrance. The lifeboat went to the
reported area and after not being able to visually
identify a casualty, began asking boat owners around
the area, if they had been or reported difficultys!
It was established that none had, but some had seen
a vessel matching the description of the casualty
being towed into the harbour. The mobile coastguard
team checked out the harbour and confirmed that
the boat had indeed returned. The lifeboat satisfied
with the safety of the boat returned to base. |
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| Date::Wednesday
17th July 02 |
Time:
16.04 |
Weather:
Clear and Sunny |
Wind
Force: 1-2 |
| Visibility:
Very Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, P McCann, P Williams, S Fletcher |
| Reports had been received by Milford
haven coastguard that a boat kept overheating and
that the vessel required a tow back to Aberystwyth
Harbour. After no luck in finding a vessel within
the area that could help, the ILB was launched.
The Lifeboat arrived on scene 5 miles of Aberystwyth
near to patches Bouy. The 8 ton fishing boat was
then towed back to Aberystwyth harbour. The Lifeboat
was then back on station refuelled and ready for
service by 6.30. |
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SHOUT!!!
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| Date:Tuesday
16th July 02 |
Time:
15.30 |
Weather:
Clear and Sunny |
Wind Force:
1-2 |
| Visibility:
Good |
Crew: C
Bates, A Bradick, P McCann, G Ovens |
| Aberystwyth RNLI Crew were paged and
the lifeboat was launched to investigate claims
by the Beach Lifeguard that a small dinghy was having
trouble and was drifting onto rocks just off the
Pier Aberystwyth. The lifeboat arrived on scene
quickly and found a small dinghy just having reached
a small wooden jetty by itself. The crew confirmed
with the beach lifeguard this was the reported boat
and after confirmation, had a quick chat with the
owner to ascertain that all was well. Happy that
all was well the ILB returned to station. |
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| Date::Monday
15th July 02 |
Time:
14.44 |
Weather:
Clear and Sunny |
Wind Force:
0-1 |
| Visibility:
Very Good |
Crew: A
Bradick, M Webster, P McCann, G Ovens. |
| Milford Haven Coastguard had received
a report from the 'Yacht Solus' that a Motor Crusier
was on fire. The ILB crew were paged, and the boat
launched.. On arrival the crew found the boat to
be anchored. The occupiers of the boat had seen
smoke and switched off there engines, although there
had not been any Fire. The boat was towed back to
Aberystwyth Harbour where the fire brigade and Coastguard
were waiting to asses the boat. The ILB then returned
to station was refueled and ready for service by
15.50 |
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| Date:Monday
15th July 02 |
Time:
07.51 |
Weather:
Clear and Sunny |
Wind Force:
0-1 |
| Visibility:
V Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, P William's, S Cormack |
| The crew were paged to "Launch
ILB" (Inshore Lifeboat) to reports that an
object had been spotted in the water near to a boat,
approximately half a mile West of the Caravan park
at Llanrhysted. The boat proceeded to the location
and identified that the boat was empty and was moored
to a large fender. After the Mobile Coastguard team
had spoken to the informant, all were happy that
the unidentified object was the fender. The boat
was then released from service and returned to station.
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| Date::Tuesday
9th July 02 |
Time:
19:00 |
Weather:
Part cloudy |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: All
crew involved |
| Aberystwyth Lifeboat and a local dive
club carried out a rescue exercise just off Aberystwyth.
The aim of the exercise to learn more about how
to safely rescue Divers, and understand the equipment
they use. The exercise was very good and both the
lifeboat crews and the divers learnt a lot about
how each other operate and the best ways to help
each other if a real emergency ever occurred. |
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| Date::Friday
28th June 2002 |
Time:
18.29 |
Weather:
Fine |
Wind Force:
N/A |
| Visibility:N/A |
Crew: B
Harrison, D Lloyd, P McCann |
| A capsized canoe had been seen off
main beach Aberystwyth, the lifeboat crew were paged
and as the lifeboat was making its way out of the
station, it was reported that the canoeist had made
his way to shore and the Lifeboat was stood down.
The boat was then put back into the station and
the crew returned home! |
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| Date::Sunday
23rd June 02 |
Time:
16.13 |
Weather:
Part cloudy |
Wind Force:
2-3 |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: L
Burke, B Harrison, S Cormack, D Rees |
| Coastguard requested launch of lifeboat
to a sailing dinghy which had capsized and was being
swept onto the rocks at Castle Point, Aberystwyth.
The lifeboat arrived on scene and established that
the two occupants had safely swan to shore. The
Lifeboat took the dinghy under tow and returned
to the harbour, where the boat was returned to station
refuelled and ready for service by 17.02 |
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| Date::Thursday
20th June 02 |
Time:
16.01 |
Weather:
Part cloudy |
Wind Force:
1 |
| Visibility:Good |
Crew: D
Lloyd, P McCann, S Fletcher |
| Coastguard requested that the lifeboat
launch and go to investigate reports of a man cut
off by the tide, at the base of constitution hill.
The Lifeboat proceeded to the location where crew
member S Fletcher entered the water and went ashore
to assist the person to the Lifeboat. The boat,
crew and recovered man then returned to Aberystwyth
harbour. |
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