Ayrshire paddleboarder rescued after getting into difficulty in Firth of Clyde
Coastguard rescue teams from Ayr and Ardrossan as well as volunteers from RNLI Troon rescued a paddleboarder on Tuesday.
A paddleboarder off the Ayrshire coast was rescued after getting into difficulty on Tuesday.
Coastguard rescue teams from Ayr and Ardrossan as well as volunteers from RNLI Troon were alerted to the situation shortly after 4.15pm.
A member of the public had also gone to the paddleboarder's aid after they got into difficulty in the Firth of Clyde off the coast of Stevenston.
Once on scene, the lifeboat crew helped the paddleboarder and member of the public safely back to shore where they were taken into the care of the coastguard teams.
Following the callout, Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat helm, Paul Alexander, said: 'If you are heading out to sea as a novice or experienced paddleboarder, it's important to take note of the following safety advice:
'If you can, go with a friend but if you are going out alone, always tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back.
'Don't leave the house without a mobile phone or communication device, such as a VHF radio, and keep it in a waterproof pouch so you can call for help.
'Check the weather forecast, wind direction and tide times before you set out.
'Always wear a suitable personal flotation device and wear suitable clothing for the time of year.'
A spokesperson for Troon RNLI said: 'At 4.17pm on Tuesday, May 13, Belfast Coastguard requested the launch of Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat 'Sheena' following reports of a paddleboarder in difficulty off the coast of Stevenston.
'With the pagers activated, the volunteer crew made their way to the lifeboat station from their homes and their places of work to launch the inshore lifeboat to the scene while the Ayr and Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue teams made their way to assist from the shore.
'With the lifeboat approaching the scene, the coastguard teams were able to observe the casualty from the shore, guiding the lifeboat to the paddleboarders position.
'On arrival, the lifeboat crew were able to take the paddleboarder back to the shore while also assisting another member of public who had gone to the paddleboarders aid
'Both were then passed over into the care of the coastguard teams and the lifeboat was able to return to Troon where it was made 'ready for service' with the assistance of the shore crew.'
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