1919 A call was overheard by Guernsey Coastguard from a Jet-ski, on the west coast requesting a  tow as the Jet ski had a flat battery and was therefore unable to proceed.

1920 An “ All Ships “ broadcast was unsuccessful, as no other vessels were in the area able to assist the disabled Jetski.

1935 Lifeboat  Yellow.  “Spirit of Guernsey” tasked to assist the broken down vessel

1955 “ Spirit of Guernsey” passing Pierheads heading north. Eta on scene 2030

2007 Casualty has drifted rapidly in the tide and is now off Port Soif and has eyes on the Lifeboat.

2016  “Spirit of Guernsey“ alongside casualty, casualties on board, retrieving the Jetski.

2030 Lifeboat returning to St Peter Port.  All accounted for and safe.

2047 “ Spirit of Guernsey” Pierheads . Casualty vessel being off loaded.

2153 Lifeboat back on station.

This incident had a good conclusion as the Casualty Vessel was carrying a good VHF and was therefore able to communicate efficiently with the Emergency Services.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-07-16
The Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey about to moor alongside number 1 Ro-Ro Ramp in St Peter Port after picking up two Male Jet Skier’s and their Jetski from Portinfer after their battery had failed.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-07-16
Lifeboat Operation’s Manager Peter Gill can be seen stood on the Ro-Ro ramp waiting to take the Lifeboats Mooring Lines and meeting the two men the Lifeboat Crew had just bought back to St Peter Port.

Pic by Tony Rive 21-07-16
Four of Guernsey’s Lifeboat Crew waiting on the stern of Spirit of Guernsey for the Twin Man Jetski to be craned off the Lifeboat.