Shoreham Harbour, Sussex - At 2 p.m. on 25th June, 1967, news wasreceived that the local sailing club's rescue boats might not be able to cope if the sudden squall which had capsized 21 dinghies in the harbour got any worse.

The life-boat crew assembled and five minutes later, when the weather deteriorated further, it was decided to launch the life-boat. The life-boat Dorothy and Philip Constant was launched at 2.18 in a strong southerly gale and a moderate to rough sea. It was high water. The life-boat rescued eight people and brought them ashore. She then returned to the area and continued the search until all the dinghies' occupants were reported safe.

During the search the life-boat recovered a life-buoy bearing the name Mermaid SMiO2 and she remained at sea until it was confirmed that this vessel had arrived safely. The life-boat returned to her station at 5.20..