When Storm Ciara hit the UK and Ireland in February 2020, it brought widespread wind and flood damage, including gusts of over 100mph.
When the Coastguard tasked Hastings Lifeboat Station to rescue a surfer in trouble on the water, a brave crew of volunteers answered the call and headed out into the storm...
When they received the report that the casualty had safely returned to shore with the local coastguard team, the lifeboat attempted their recovery procedure, which involves beaching the lifeboat so that it can be winched back onto a portable slipway known as the Shannon Launch and Recovery System.
But the turbulent water meant the waterjets weren't able to propel the boat into the beach at the required speed. As such, the lifeboat turned about to head to a nearby station, when they found themselves tackling the full power of the stormy seas...
Thankfully no-one was injured in this knockdown. If you'd like to find out how our lifeboats have been designed to withstand these conditions whilst keeping their crews safe, watch our video on self-righting here: [ Ссылка ]
This footage was captured by bystander Paul Hogg.
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The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, lifeboat crews around the UK and Ireland are ready to launch to help those in need. Whether you're stuck on a sinking ship, cut off by a rapidly rising tide, or in the water and close to drowning, RNLI crew members will drop everything to come to your rescue. 95% of RNLI lifeboat crews and station staff are volunteers.
But it’s not just lifeboats. RNLI lifeguards patrol 248 beaches across the UK and Channel Islands, keeping people safe, providing safety advice and rescuing those in trouble. Education volunteers visit schools and swimming clubs to help teach the next generation how to enjoy the water safely. And volunteer fundraisers and shop workers give up their time to generate vital funds. The RNLI is also working to help communities around the world that are most at risk of drowning.
If you spot someone in trouble in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
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