Coxswain Robin Castle Station: Sheerness Boat: 44ft Waveney Helen Turnbull Conditions: Wind SSW Force 15, sea 20-25ft high, visibility poor in rain and spray.

Service: Rescued two survivors from 16ft angling boat anchored and sinking in shallow water at the edge of the channel.

Lifeboat grounded during the rescue and stranded until following high water.Two crew members entered water to lay out anchor. Lifeboat had been moved to a safer, alongside berth before the service in severe weather conditions.

Awards: Bronze Medal for Coxswain, Thanks on Vellum to two crew members and Bronze Service Certificates to three other crew members..