Exmouth RNLI goes to aid of broken down speedboat taking on water

Exmouth RNLI volunteers went to the aid of three people on board a broken down speedboat that was taking on water on Sunday, September 26.

At 2.42pm HM Coastguard tasked both Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J Welburn following an emergency 999 call from the boat about 1.5 miles out from Exmouth Lifeboat Station.

The inshore lifeboat crew, lead by Helm Guy Munnings and crew Henry Mock and Ed Thomas, launched immediately and made their way to the speedboat's last known location, and quickly located it. Having ensured the safety of the three individuals on board, they took the boat under tow.

The charity's all weather lifeboat launched a short time later commanded by Coxswain Roy Stott, with crew Harry Griffin, Robert Thompson, Sarah Pennicard, James Edge and Mark Sansom and also attended the rescue scene.

Other RNLI volunteers assisting in the assignment were Deputy Launch Authority Liam Pessell and shore/launch crew Roger Jackson, James Searle, John Dinsdale, Nick Wright, Neil Cannon, Matt Bragg and Ed Steele.

The inshore lifeboat towed the speedboat and its occupants to the safety of land at Belshers Slipway, Exmouth, escorted by the all weather lifeboat. The three occupants of the speedboat were uninjured and did not require any medical attention.

A short time later the volunteer lifesavers were stood down by HM Coastguard and both lifeboats were back on service at 4.30pm.