At 3.52 p.m. on 23rd August, 1966, information was received that a hovercraft had broken down west of the bathing pool. At 4.9 the life-boat Fairlight was launched. It was one hour before high water. The life-boat towed the hovercraft, which had a full load of passengers, to the beach, and stood by while repairs were made. The life-boat returned to her station at 6 o'clock..