Without a paddle Experienced canoeists James Candy Snr and Jnr were caught out in heavy surf off Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, on 15 October 2005. Capsized by a large wave, the 13-year-old was unable to regain control in the choppy water and lost his canoe. He took hold of his father's canoe but it was impossible for them to paddle with any effect against a turning tide and strong offshore wind.

They quickly started to drift out to sea.

Porthcawl's Atlantic 75 Cites launched from Coney beach in extremely heavy surf and reached the casualties in 30 minutes. They were returned cold but otherwise unharmed to shore and a waiting ambulance..