Bembridge, Isle of Wight, inshore rescue boat on 19th August went to the aid of a dinghy in difficulties off Whitecliffe point.

The IRB was launched at 1.50 p.m. in a moderate south westerly wind with a rough sea.

She came up with the dinghy one mile south of Culver cliff. There were two boys on board, one baling out and the other attempting to row against the strong flood tide.

Difficulties were experienced in transferring the boys to the IRB in the heavy surf at the foot of the cliff and the transfer was completed only as a result of the efforts of the helmsman of the IRB in going over the side to prevent the waterlogged dinghy from being dashed against the rocks..