Poole lifeboat, the 44' Waveney Augustine Courtauld, on Saturday, October 1, went to the help of a catamaran Sparkle, in difficulty with engine failure one mile east of Hengistbury Head. The wind was west north west, near gale force 7, and the sea rough. Sparkle was taken in tow to Poole. Note coir fender acting as spring on tow rope to reduce 'snatching'.

photograph by courtesy of Coxswain Frank Ide..