Dinghy and catamaran A TELEPHONE MESSAGE from HM CoaStguard at 1410 on Saturday March 28 informed Mudeford lifeboat station that a sailing dinghy had capsized on Mudeford sand bar; her mast was broken and she was in difficulties. A moderate breeze, force 4, was blowing from the south west and the sea was choppy.

Within minutes Mudeford's Mark IV Zodiac inflatable lifeboat had been launched with Helmsman David Sweetman and Crew Member John Sutton as her crew.

The lifeboat reached the capsized dinghy at 1420 and helped her crew of two cut away the damaged rigging. The boat was then taken in tow back to Mudeford, arriving at 1455. By 1500 the lifeboat was rehoused and once again ready for service..