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Stranded kayakers

ST DAVIDS | 26 AUGUST

Crew members on St Davids RNLI's Tamar class all-weather lifeboat were looking forward to putting their feet up at the end of a busy day at the Solva Regatta. AU such thoughts evaporated however when a report came in of two kayakers in difficulty on rocks east of Abercastle. The Tamar is equipped with a Y boat (a small inflatable craft), ideal for operating in confined waters close to the shore. Using this craft, the crew swiftly picked the kayakers up before depositing them unharmed on Abercastle Beach.