FROM ist July to 3Oth September, 1964, inshore rescue boats were launched on service 141 times. On 24 occasions described in chronological order below they were able to rescue people in difficulties.

Southwold, Suffolk. At 1.5 p.m. on 5th July, 1964, the harbour master told the honorary secretary that a small dinghy was in difficulties about two miles out.

At 1.10 the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate westerly breeze and smooth sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat found a sailing dinghy, with one person on board, which had capsized twice and was being blown out to sea.

The sailing dinghy was towed towards the shore until a shore boat which had also put out to help took over the tow.

The sailing dinghy's occupant was embarked and the inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 1.50. A donation to the Institution's funds was received from the person rescued.

Largs, Ayrshire. Letters of appreciation were sent by the Institution to the three members of the crew of the Largs inshore rescue boat who rescued four people and a dog from a motor launch on yth July, 1964. At 10.35 a-m- on that date the police told the honorary secretary that the Clyde steamer, Duchess of Hamilton, was standing by a motor launch in difficulties to the south of Innellan. At 10.45 the inshore rescue boat launched in a near south-westerly gale and heavy sea. The tide was ebbing and it was raining heavily. The inshore rescue boat found the motor launch Joanne whose engine had broken down. Four people and a dog were on board. Although the launch had laid her anchor it was not holding and she was drifting on to a rockbound shore. The four crew members and the dog were taken on board the inshore rescue boat and landed at Innellan. Because of weather conditions the inshore rescue boat was beached at Inverkip and returned to Largs by road.

She finally reached her station at 1.45 p.m. A donation to branch funds was received from the people rescued.

St. Ivcs, Cornwall. At 3.30 p.m. on 7th July, 1964, a member of the inshore rescue boat crew saw the sailing dinghy Penny II capsize off St. Ives pier, throwing the two occupants into the water. The inshore rescue boat immediately launched in a strong west-southwesterly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was flooding. One of the two crew members of the sailing dinghy was taken on board the inshore rescue boat while the other was helped to right the dinghy.

The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 3.45.

Mudeford, Hampshire. At 12.15 p.m. on loth July, 1964, a member of the inshore rescue boat crew saw a speedboat capsize half a mile off shore from the harbour entrance. The inshore rescue boat immediately launched in a fresh north-westerly breeze and slight sea.

The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat found the speedboat Gale Gazelle with her crew of two in the water. They were taken on board the inshore rescue boat and with the speedboat in tow she made for her station. A shore boat, which also put out to assist, took over the tow and the inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 12.45. A helicopter was also airborne.

Redcar, Yorkshire. At 6.30 p.m. on loth July, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a small boat with two people on board had been sighted in difficulties 150 yards off shore. The honorary secretary and the mechanic used the loud hailer from the beach but could not be heard as the boat was too far away.

At 6.40 the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate westerly breeze and slight sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat brought in the two people, towed their boat, and returned to her station at 6.55.

Torbay, Devon. At 10.22 a.m. on I3th July, 1964. the coastguard told the harbour master that a small sailing craft had capsized off Thatcher Rock and two people were clinging to it. At 10.28 the inshore rescue boat launched in a slight south-easterly breeze and slight sea. The tide was ebbing. The two people were taken on board the inshore rescue boat and with the yacht in tow she proceeded to Torquay. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 11.40.

Skegness, Lincolnshire. At 2.32 p.m.

on igth July, 1964, the coastguard heard that a sailing dinghy with three people on board had capsized one mile north-east of Skegness pier. At 2.38 the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate offshore breeze and calm sea. The tide was full. The inshore rescue boat took in tow the dinghy, with her crew of three, beached her north of the pier and returned to her station at 3.15.

Redcar, Yorks. At 6.55 p.m. on July, 1964, the coastguard told the lifeboat crew that three people were cut off by the tide on West Scar rocks. At 7 p.m.

the inshore rescue boat launched in a slight westerly breeze and calm sea. The tide was flooding. She made for the rocks, took the three people on board, and returned to her station at 7.15.

Mudeford, Hampshire. At 6.45 p.m.

on 23rd July, 1964, the honorary secretary's son learned that someone was clinging to a dinghy and calling for heJp.

At 6.47 the inshore rescue boat launched in a slight south-westerly breeze and slight sea. The tide was flooding. The inshore rescue boat made for the capsized dinghy at the harbour entrance and took the crew of two on board. The dinghy was salvaged and the inshore rescue boat jeturned to her station at 7 p.m.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. At 6.32 p.m. on ist August, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a catamaran lay beached at Scratchells Bay near the Needles; her crew were flying a white shirt at the mast and she was apparently damaged. There was a strong north-westerly breeze with a moderate sea. The tide was ebbing. At 6.50 the life-boat The Earl and Countess Howe proceeded with the inshore rescue boat in tow. On arrival at 7.15 the life-boat stood off from the shore because of the swell while the inshore rescue boat went in. The three crew members of the catamaran Jumpahead were taken off the beach by the inshore rescue boat and ferried out to the life-boat. The inshore rescue boat then returned to the beach where her crew secured a tow line, fired from the life-boat, to the catamaran. The Jumpahead was towed to Keyhaven, and the life-boat returned to her station at 9.15- Aberdovey, Merioneth. At 6.50 p.m.

on 7th August, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that two people were stranded on an isolated rock below the cliffs at Berth. At 6.55 the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh southwesterly breeze and steep sea. The tide was flooding. She found one person only stranded on the rock, and took off the bather just as the seas were breaking over it. She returned to her station at 8.15. For this service a letter of appreciation was sent to the crew and helpers.

Walmer, Kent. On 8th August, 1964, members of the life-boat crew saw a sailing dinghy capsize a mile north-northeast of the life-boathouse. The two members of the dinghy's crew were unable to right the boat as her mainsail appeared to be jammed. At 5.10 p.m. the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh south-westerly breeze and choppy sea.

It was low water. She took on board one of the two crew members, who was clinging to the dinghy, and helped the other to right the boat, which was then towed to the beach. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 6.20.

Aberdovey, Merioneth. At 2.30 p.m. on 9th August, 1964, the Outward Bound Sea School look-out saw a submerged dinghy and a capsized speedboat with one person on board being carried put to sea by the ebbing tide. At 2.35 the inshore rescue boat launched in a slight north-westerly breeze and slight sea.

She took the person on board, and the dinghy and speedboat were towed to the beach. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 3.15.

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. At 8.8. p.m. on loth August, 1964, the police told the honorary secretary that two boys had been cut off by the tide south of Clarach. At 9.12 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle south-westerly breeze and choppy sea. The tide was flooding.

Using a kedge anchor, she succeeded in taking the boys on board. One of the boys, who was badly cut, was transferred to a speedboat which had accompanied the inshore rescue boat on this service. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 9.50. The two boys were taken to hospital suffering from shock and abrasions.

Whitstable, Kent. At 7.5 p.m. on I7th August, 1964, the police told the honorary secretary that the cabin cruiser Philandees which had gone aground on the "street" at low water was now drifting out to sea, that her anchor was not holding, and that her engine had broken down.

At 7.15 the inshore rescue boat launched in a strong south-westerly breeze and rough sea. The tide was flooding. The inshore rescue boat took off one of the two members of crew, and a helicopter, which had taken off from Mansion to help, took off the second crew member. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 745- St. Ives, Cornwall. At 5.30 p.m. on i8th August, 1964, the bowman told the honorary secretary that a skiff was in a dangerous position in broken water near Hayle Bar. At 5.32 the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh westerly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was ebbing.

The inshore rescue boat found the skiff with one person on board who was embarked and landed on the beach. The skiff was refloated by the inshore rescue boat crew and made secure for the night in the river Lelant. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 6.57.

North Sunderland, Northumberland.

At 1.10 p.m. on 22nd August, 1964, the coastguard informed the honorary Secretary that a small sailing boat was in difficulties near Fame Islands. At 1.30 the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh west-south-westerly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was flooding. The inshore rescue boat crew were told by the four occupants of the sailing boat that the shackle on the boom had broken but that this had now been repaired and they would try to make port. After a short while the crew asked the inshore rescue boat to take them in tow as they were making no headway. The sailing boat was secured to the inshore rescue boat and she returned to her station at 2.30. A donation to branch funds was received from the rescued people.

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. At 12.50 p.m. on 23rd August, 1964, the police told the honorary secretary that a motor boat had capsized five to six miles north of Aberystwyth. At 12.55 the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh south-westerly breeze and choppy sea.

The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat took off the motor boat's crew of two who were landed at Berth. Because of relaunching difficulties off Borth beach the inshore rescue boat returned to her station by road. The inshore rescue boat reached her station at 1.30.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk. At 7.11 p.m. on 23rd August, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a canoe with one person on board was stranded on Scroby sands.

At 7.23 the inshore rescue boat together with the life-boat Louise Stephens was launched in a fresh south by east breeze and moderate sea. The tide was flooding.

The canoe's occupant was taken on board and the inshore rescue boat reached her station at 8.10. The canoe was then picked up by the life-boat which returned at 8.13.

St. Ives, Cornwall. At 11.45 a.m. on 27th August, 1964, a member of the public told the honorary secretary that a small skiff was in difficulties i% miles north-west of St. Ives Head. At 11.50 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle northerly breeze and smooth sea.

The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat found the skiff Sea Breezes, with two people on board. Her engine had broken down and her propeller had been fouled by fishing lines. The two crew members were taken on board the inshore rescue boat which, with the skiff in tow, returned to her station at 12.30 p.m.

Droughty Ferry, Angus. At 2.10 p.m. on 2nd September, 1964, the coxswain saw a small speedboat, with one person on board, trying to restart the engine, which was drifting down stream with the tide. At 2.15 the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate southeasterly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat found the speedboat Miss A.J.M.

which was towed to Tayport harbour..

She returned to her station at 3.15.

Worthing, Sussex. At 3.45 p.m. on 8th September, 1964, the beach inspector's office informed a crew member that a yacht had capsized half a mile off west Worthing. Less than four minutes later the inshore rescue boat was launched in a fresh south-westerly breeze and choppy sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat found the yacht,, which had been righted but was water- logged, and embarked the two people in her. The yacht was then taken in tow and beached off the yacht club. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 4.50.

South wold, Suffolk. At 7.14 p.m.

on nth September, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a small boat was flying a distress signal about three miles north of Southwold. The tide was ebbing and there was a gentle westerly breeze with a calm sea. The inshore rescue boat launched at 7.20 and took on board the three people, and their boat was taken in tow. The shore-boat Mayflower later took over the tow and the inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 8.17.

Largs, Ayrshire. At 9 a.m. on 25th September, 1964, a member of the public told the honorary secretary that he had seen people waving from a yacht in Cairney's Quay. At 9.15 the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh southwesterly breeze and heavy swell. She took the yacht's crew of three on board, and returned to her station at 9.45. The rescued people made a donation to the Institution's funds..