At 12.42 a.m. on 22nd April, 1967, it was reported that a yacht had been seen firing distress flares near the Shingles Bank. The life-boat The Earl and Countess Howe was launched at 12.58 in a moderate north westerly breeze and a slight sea.

The tide was ebbing. The yacht Outlaw with ii people aboard was found aground in the middle of the Shingles Bank. An unsuccessful attempt was made to tow her off. As the wind had decreased, and the crew of the yacht did not wish to be taken off, the life-boat returned to Yarmouth having informed the crew of the yacht that they would return in three hours. This was done and the life-boat stood by as the yacht floated off on the flood tide. The life-boat returned to her station at 7.45. A monetary gift was made to the life-boat crew..