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Daily Record
21-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Walker rescued on busy night for Ayrshire lifeboat crew
Troon RNLI were called out four times in what was a busy evening's work for the lifeboat crews. An Ayrshire lifeboat crew were called out four times in one night over the weekend as they helped keep people safe at sea. A walker cut off by rising tide was rescued with help from the Ayr Coastguard Rescue team before two well-intended false alarms on Friday night, July 18. Volunteers from the RNLI in Troon were called out to help for all three calls over the course of seven hours as well as one that, in the end, did not require their attendance starting at shortly after 5pm. Rising tide near Newton Shore had caught the walker out and lifeboat crews as well as Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team made their way to the scene. Working together, the lifeboat crew and coastguard helped the walker but to shore safely. After returning to the lifeboat station, Troon RNLI were again called out at shortly after 7.15pm to a kayaker who may have been in difficulty near Ardrossan. However, Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team were able to establish that the kayaker was not in any difficulty and the lifeboat crew was stood down before arriving. Troon RNLI was called out again at shortly before 8.45pm after a report of two paddle boarders in difficulty near Craig Tara. However, shortly after arriving on scene, the lifeboat crew and Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team found that they were not in any difficulty. Finally, at just after midnight, the lifeboat crews were called out for a fourth time but, just moments after they arrived at the lifeboat station, they were stood down. Following the callouts, Troon RNLI lifeboat operations manager Jim Redmond said: "Walking along the coast is a very safe activity most of the time. "Our advice is to always take a means of calling for help and to check the tides as they vary throughout the month and can easily catch you out if you haven't checked them. "Always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back "We would always recommend to members of the public if they get into difficulty or see anyone who they think is in difficulty to call 999 and ask for the coastguard." A spokesperson for Troon RNLI said: "Friday, July 18 turned into a busy evening after several callouts for our volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew. "At 5.04pm the first callout took place when Belfast Coastguard paged crew to assist with a casualty cut off by a rising tide near Newton Shore. The crew attended the lifeboat station and RNLI D class inshore lifeboat 'Sheena' was soon launched to assist. "With Ayr Rescue Coastguard Team also attending, initial contact was made with the casualty by the coastguard team as the inshore lifeboat arrived. "Once on scene an assessment was undertaken and it was deemed more appropriate for the coastguard team to assist the casualty and the inshore lifeboat stood by should there be any further developments. "With the casualty assisted by the coastguard team, the inshore lifeboat returned to Troon where it was made ready for service. "Not long after the lifeboat crew had returned home at 7.17pm, Belfast Coastguard paged the crew as a member of the public believed a kayaker may be in difficulty near North Shore Ardrossan. "The crew assembled and D class inshore lifeboat 'Sheena' was once again launched as Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team made their way to assist from the shore. "Before the arrival of the inshore lifeboat, the Coastguard team were able to confirm that the kayaker was not in difficulty so the lifeboat was able to return to the station. "As the crew returned home once again to get some dinner at 8.42pm, Belfast Coastguard activated the crew pagers. "Members of the public contacted the Coastguard reporting two paddle boarders in difficulty near to Craig Tara, south of Ayr. "The all-weather lifeboat 'RNLB Roy Barker VI' was launched and made its way to the scene alongside the Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team. "On arrival on scene, it was ascertained along with coastguard team that all was in order and that no assistance was required so the lifeboat crew returned to station where the lifeboat was made ready for service. "The lifeboat crew headed home, and to bed, but the pagers were again activated by Belfast Coastguard just after midnight on Saturday, July 19 to launch both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats. "As the crew arrived at the station, Belfast Coastguard informed the crew the lifeboats were no longer required so the volunteers returned home to bed! "Don't forget that its our annual lifeboat station Open Day on Saturday 26 July 2025 from 11am - 4pm."
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Missing sea kayaker rescued by Ayrshire lifeboat crew
Volunteers from Troon RNLI rescued a missing sea kayaker from the Firth of Clyde around a mile off the coast of Ayr. An Ayrshire lifeboat crew rescued a missing sea kayaker in the Firth of Clyde last night, Thursday. Coastguard rescue teams and Troon RNLI responded after a sea kayaker was reported missing off the coast of Ayr shortly before 10.45pm. Volunteer crews from the RNLI quickly launched their new lifeboat, RNLB Roy Barker VI, on its first callout. Ayr and Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Teams also made their way to scene assist with the search from the shore. Despite the fading light, Troon RNLI managed to find the kayaker and rescued them from the water before taking them back to Ayr harbour to meet the Coastguard and Scottish Ambulance Service. Following treatment by paramedics, the kayaker was taken home. A spokesperson for Troon RNLI said: "The first operational tasking for our new RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat came at 10.43pm on Thursday, July 10 after Belfast Coastguard were notified about a missing sea kayaker off the coast of Ayr. "With pagers activated, the volunteers made their way to the lifeboat station launching 'RNLB Roy Barker VI' to take part in a search involving Ayr and Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Teams. "In fading light, the lifeboat headed south to commence a search. Approximately a mile offshore, a casualty was located in the water and recovered onto the lifeboat. "Immediate casualty care was undertaken by the crew as the lifeboat headed into Ayr harbour where the casualty was transferred to the care of the Ambulance service and Coastguard Teams. "After treatment in the ambulance the casualty was taken home and discharged from care. "With this news the lifeboat was able to return to station, where it was made ready for service with the assistance of the shore crew."
The National
15-05-2025
- Climate
- The National
CalMac ferry assists with emergency rescue near Irvine
The Coastguard was alerted to a seven-metre-long vessel "taking on water" shortly before 6pm on Wednesday, May 14. Five people were onboard with emergency crews were quickly sent to the scene, approximately a mile from Irvine harbour. Following a Mayday broadcast to vessels in the area by Belfast Coastguard, the Arran ferry, which was heading to Troon, had diverted to the area. ⚠️YELLOW #Troon #Brodick 14May Due to MV Glen Sannox assisting the coastguard with an emergency, the 18:35 arrival is Brodick may be delayed. — CalMac Service Info (@CalMac_Updates) May 14, 2025 The Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Team was also tasked to provide assistance from the shore. The volunteer Troon RNLI team also promptly launched two lifeboats, both inshore and all-weather, to provide support with the operation. Both lifeboats were soon heading to the casualty vessel and were quickly alongside. After assessing the situation, four adults and one child, as well as their dog, were taken onboard the all-weather lifeboat and the inshore lifeboat established a tow with the casualty vessel. A tow was established to Irvine harbour where the casualty vessel was secured alongside, assisted by the Coastguard team. The inshore lifeboat then transferred all people from the all-weather lifeboat to the harbour and the waiting Coastguard team, with everyone taken ashore. Speaking following the callout, and his first as helm on the inshore lifeboat, Stephen Kerr from the Troon RNLI urged caution to those heading out on the water during the spell of good weather. He said: "With people making the most of the good weather along the Ayrshire coast, we would advise all boat users before setting out on your journey to please plan your route ahead using the relevant charts for the area. "Have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble, and have lifejackets for all on board. "If you are in difficulty, call the Coastguard on VHF channel 16 or dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
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.'
