Newhaven, Sussex - At 4.10 p.m.

on 13th August, 1967, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a small sailing cruiser was in difficulties trying to make harbour. The life-boat Kathleen Mary was launched at 4.18 in a moderate south westerly breeze and a smooth sea.

The tide was flooding. The life-boat escorted the yacht to the harbour and then proceeded to Seaford head to check on a cabin cruiser which appeared to be in difficulties. No assistance was required and the life-boat returned to her station at 5.20.