Rescue of two cut off by tide Tenby's D class lifeboat was called out to rescue two young men who were cut off by the tide at Waterwynch Point on 23 August.

The sea was rough but the crew members displayed skill, seamanship and initiative by taking advantage of the sheltered conditions near the shore in order that the lifeboat could reach the two men 15 minutes from the call.

The two men were sighted clinging to the cliffs with waves washing around their feet. A 5-6ft swell broke over the rocks at the foot of the cliff and visibility had been reduced by rain.

Tenby's lifeboat was anchored and veered onto the rocks about 20ft from the casualties. Crew member Philip Wilson jumped ashore as the lifeboat rose on the 6ft swell.

He scrambled over the rocks to the men and brought them back one at a time to the rock edge.

Crew member Daniel Thomas timed his efforts with the motions of the sea as the men were assisted on board. Helmsman Neil Truman used all shelter available to arrive back at the boathouse at 1430..