Dungeness RNLI lifeboat launches to
missing windsurfer in storm force winds

On Thursday 8 December at 15.55 hours in gale force winds, gusting to force 10 with heavy rain and very rough seas the RNLI lifeboat was requested to launch to a missing windsurfer off Rye. Whilst on passage to the scene the lifeboat was recalled to station after coastguards received a 999 call from the missing windsurfer stating he was on land and safe.

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For more information please telephone Judith Richardson, RNLI Dungeness Lifeboat voluntary press officer on 07925 576569 or 01797 320062 - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 137,000 lives.

A charity registered in England and Wales No: 209603

Websites:

www.dungenesslifeboat.org.uk
www.rnli.org.uk