RNLI (Swanage) come to the rescue again

Robox · 01 May 2006, 18:01

Rescue today, two yachties in big trouble near Swanage,nice to know they are there if you need them.(Hope the links below work).
Rob C.

Video of rescue
news report

Millermob · 01 May 2006, 18:41

video looks a bit nasty, woman didn't have the guts to jump into the lifeboat so had to be airlifted, not very nice on a monday morning

codprawn · 01 May 2006, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Millermob

video looks a bit nasty, woman didn't have the guts to jump into the lifeboat so had to be airlifted, not very nice on a monday morning

I don't blame her - the RIB was arse end in - she would have landed on the engines!!!

Some great videos - just wish some were a bit longer.

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2006, 00:07

Wonder why the yacht ended up there?

TJ101 · 02 May 2006, 08:24

A bit more info
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/eur...ey/4962024.stm

Andy Moore · 02 May 2006, 10:24

Nasty business.

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2006, 21:43

It was in the Express today- they'd only owned it 2 weeks...

codprawn · 02 May 2006, 22:34

Maybe they hadn't found the anchor.....

Nos4r2 · 02 May 2006, 22:59

I suspect some serious cluelessness from them TBH.Apparently the owner was in the cabin when it went into the rocks.

No-one in a yacht with any sense goes anywhere near Anvil point unless they have fairly good local knowledge. It goes from 30m to very shallow and rocky in a very short distance and the tides around it can be quite nasty at the wrong times.

Bloody good fishing there though at the right time

It's one of my favourite areas round Poole/Swanage as the jetskiers don't usually go that far round.

TJ101 · 03 May 2006, 00:11

£250k and only 2 weeks old,,, seams the block only had a one week course

report says he is a banker,, think a spelling mistake myself !! the Times do not know thier B's from W's

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...160603,00.html

Ribald · 03 May 2006, 00:12

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No-one in a yacht with any sense goes anywhere near Anvil point unless they have fairly good local knowledge.

and certainly not in a SW 5-6

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seams the block only had a one week course

as Competent Crew

ian parkes · 03 May 2006, 00:27

I notice the RNLI sib had a line atatched to the bow , I can't quite work out what its conected to but seemed to be taking some strain . I guess they deployed a drogue on a long line then backed in, or would it be an anchor .

I have heard of this being used before where tension is built up on the line with the motor astern then they shut the throttle and bopat is pulled out by the bow helping to prevent it flipping over waves .

have I got this right , as it seems to me it would be very easy to run over the line on the way out and foul the prop.

AndrewH · 03 May 2006, 00:59

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Originally Posted by Ribald

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No-one in a yacht with any sense goes anywhere near Anvil point unless they have fairly good local knowledge.

and certainly not in a SW 5-6

as Competent Crew

There can also be some interesting tidal races at Anvil Point as well. How many times have you heard the phrase "I didn't get where I am today by ...." from those who've got all the gear but no idea.

Now I'm not trying to be judgemental, but if the press reports are to be believed we can only be thankful that there was no loss of life, due to lack of experience and education.

I guess it serves to remind us all to encourage those who are new on the sea to get as much training as possible. Thanks also to the RNLI and coastguard crews that risk their lives for people who are reckless with their own

ian parkes · 03 May 2006, 01:09

I hate to judge these things but it seems like a clear case of more money than sense

codprawn · 03 May 2006, 03:54

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Originally Posted by ian parkes

I notice the RNLI sib had a line atatched to the bow , I can't quite work out what its conected to but seemed to be taking some strain . I guess they deployed a drogue on a long line then backed in, or would it be an anchor .

I have heard of this being used before where tension is built up on the line with the motor astern then they shut the throttle and bopat is pulled out by the bow helping to prevent it flipping over waves .

have I got this right , as it seems to me it would be very easy to run over the line on the way out and foul the prop.

The RNLI boats have a winch in front of the console - they drop anchor as you say and reverse into the rocks in dodgy situations. Great idea but how the hell do you get into the boat then??? It is ok if they come past you so you can get in the side but in this case the woman was right not to jump!!!

Gray · 03 May 2006, 13:57

The method used by the RNLI to get close in to rocks is called veering down. They drop the anchor fair distance off shore and put the engine in reverse. The tension is kept on the anchor and the line is slowly let out and the boat inches closer to the rocks. As soon as the helm kills the power the boat springs back out towards the anchor due to the elasticity in the rope!

You have a great amount of control over the positioning of the boat as by turning the engine the boat will swing. Once swung to the side and the power is released the boat will swing back to the central position and towards the anchor.

It is a tried and tested technique which is very successful when competently used. Its much better than steaming in towards a rock face and turning at the right moment in the hope the stranded person can jump in at the same time as your trying to turn into a possible breaking wave!

Yes it has its dangers, the revs have to be high to keep the boat in the right position but if the casualty was to fall in the water you'd kill the power and would instantly be sprung back out. It is only really successful with lots of power as this increases the stretch of the rope.

Beware though when using a paddle to check the depth of water you don't hit it with a prop...splinters everywhere! (wasn't me holding it!)

Gray.

Gray · 03 May 2006, 13:59

the anchor is usually deployed outside the breaking surf or far enough out that it can be safely recovered without running the risk of being flipped or washed back in to the rocks.