Date of Incident:
27/12/2023
Station:
NCI Bembridge
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a wind surfer go into the sea in rough conditions. Mast then broke, and casualty tried swimming with board. NCI monitored situation, and confirmed casualty had reached shore, uninjured.
HMCG informed of incident, sail still in the water
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
545842
Casualty Type:
Wind surfing / Kite Surfing
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Sail Failure / Dismasting