On edge of surf A DORY IN TROUBLE just outside (he surf at Polzeath, six miles west of Port Isaac lifeboat station, was reported to the honorary secretary by HM Coastguard at 1751 on Sunday, May 30.

It was overcast with visibility about four miles. There was a fresh southsouth- westerly breeze, the sea was moderate and the tide was at five hours flood when, at 1754, Port Isaac ILB was launched. She came up with the casualty, the 13' dory Yukkie with two people on board, at 1818. Meanwhile the yacht Mandriella, which had gone to Yukkie's assistance, found herself in difficulties as her steering linkage had parted.

There was a heavy swell running and both boats were within minutes of being enveloped in the surf. Fortunately another vessel, Tri-Star of Padstow, was in the vicinity and went to the help of Mandriella, taking her in tow and leaving the ILB free to take Yukkie intow. Both boats were towed to Rock where their crews were landed. The ILB returned to her station and was re-housed at 1949..