Coxswain Derek Sargent Station: Weymouth Boat: 54ft Arun Tony Vandervell Conditions: Wind SSW Force 10, forecast to increase, visibility reduced by rain.

Service: Rescued five survivors from 40ft catamaran Sunbeam Chaser 12 miles south of Portland Bill. Catamaran experiencing engine and steering difficulties and being sailed downwind with wild corkscrewing motion.

HMS Birmingham and RFA Black Rover standing by.

Catamaran escorted into Weymouth after passing perilously close to Shambles Bank.

Awards: Bronze Medal for Coxswain and Medal Service Certificates to six other crew members.