24 September: Eastbourne Two jet skiers were attempting a passage from Newhaven to the Sovereign Light Tower when one of their craft suffered engine failure. They tried to use the craft that was still working to tow the disabled one back to Newhaven – but it started to use up too much fuel to get back to safe waters. With no operational VHF radio, they called the Coastguard by mobile phone. Eastbourne all-weather lifeboat crew were tasked to the area. Using details of the location, and a flare fired by the skiers, they were quickly on scene. They towed the stricken craft to the safety of Sovereign Harbour with the other craft following under its own power.