A kite surfer who became separated from his board in brisk winds needed help and assistance
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George Chastney has written 42 articles so far, you can find them below.
COWES LIFEBOAT ASSISTS ROUND BRITAIN CHALLENGER
A 1,750 round Britian race ended virtually as soon as it began for an Austrian ocean racer today.
DASHES THROUGH ROUGH SEAS TO DISMASTED YACHT
Cowes lifeboat raced to the aid of a large gaff-rigged yacht yesterday morning
SAFETY FEARS LEADS TO COWES LIFEBOAT RESCUE
Concern about the safety of a 44 year old woman led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat being alerted
COWES RNLI LIFEBOAT RIDES TO RESCUE SEAHORSE
A lone sailor radioed for assistance when his small yacht was in danger of being swamped
VOLUNTEERS PLAY THEIR PART ASHORE AND AFLOAT
Members of Cowes lifeboat went quite overboard when it came to playing their part
LIFEBOAT RACES TO THE RESCUE OF FIVE TEENAGERS
Five youngsters out to prove themselves had to instead call on the help of Cowes RNLI lifeboat
COWES LIFEBOAT RESPONDS TO A MAYDAY CALL
Accidents involving two crew members in the Solent yesterday led to an urgent Mayday call
PRAISES FOR THE USE OF AUTOMATIC LIFEJACKETS
Lifejackets that automatically inflate when immersed in water helped allay that sinking feeling.
BARRY AND SALLY HOST 20 COWES LIFEBOAT MEMBERS
Licensee Barry Cass and his wife Sally really pushed the boat out for 20 members of Cowes RNLI lifeboat
COWES LIFEBOAT RACES TO DRIFTING OCEAN RACER
A Sunday morning exercise turned into the real thing for the crew of Cowes RNLI lifeboat.
CROWDED HARBOUR PROMPTS CALL TO SECOND LIFEBOAT
When dealing with ocean racer that had lost its steering on the final leg of the Round the Island Race
LONE YACHTSMAN FACES ENGINE PROBLEMS IN SOLENT
A lone sailor was given a helping hand by Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday after engine trouble.
DISTRESS CALL SPARKS COWES RNLI LIFEBOAT
A woman was left to sail a large ocean racer on her own after her male companion broke his arm
MAN RESCUED BY COWES LIFEBOAT
Lifeboat was called to rescue a man trapped in shallow water & mud in the River Medina
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