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Daily Record
15-05-2025
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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.'
Daily Record
12-05-2025
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Stricken sailing vessel off Ayrshire coast rescued by RNLI
Volunteers from the RNLI in Troon were called out to rescue a sailing vessel over the weekend. Volunteers from the RNLI in Troon were called out to rescue a sailing vessel with "machinery problems" that was drifting off the Ayrshire coast. Crews were alerted to the stricken vessel shortly after 2pm on Saturday, May 10. Quickly on scene, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation and towed the 26ft sailing vessel back towards Troon harbour. After safely arriving at Barassie Bay, the casualty vessel dropped anchor to fully assess the issues and plan repairs. Troon RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Jim Redmond said: "Mechanical failure is the single biggest cause of RNLI rescue callouts to sailing and motor cruisers and with the vessel drifting those onboard did the right thing by contacting the Coastguard. "If you get into difficulty at sea, always call the Coastguard on VHF Channel 16 or by dialling 999." A spokesperson for RNLI Troon said: "With the sun shining along the Ayrshire coast, at 2.08pm on Saturday, May 10, Belfast Coastguard paged the lifeboat crew to assist with a 26ft sailing vessel with machinery problems and now drifting to the south west of Troon harbour. "With pagers sounding in homes throughout Troon, the volunteer crew made their way to the lifeboat station to launch the RNLI Trent class all-weather lifeboat 'RNLB Jim Moffat'. "The lifeboat was soon launched and soon had sight of the casualty vessel. "After carrying out an assessment, the vessel was taken under tow towards Troon harbour. As the lifeboat approached the harbour, the tow was stopped and the casualty vessel was able to deploy their anchor in Barassie Bay to assess the machinery problems. "The lifeboat then returned to the berth and was made 'ready for service' with the assistance of the shore crew."
