Date of Incident:
15/01/2023
Station:
NCI Shoreham
Incident Summary:
NCI observed capsized kayak, being assisted by other kayaker. Attempted to contact by loudhailer. HMCG informed, W/K walked to better viewing site. Casualty then beached, struggled to relaunch.
NCI contacted Harbour authority to obtain land access, then casualty observed back on water and heading to safety.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
501167
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft Canoeing/Kayak
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Capsize