17.18 NCI Observing two swimmers in the channel on an outgoing tide and advised Lifeguards by phone
17.19 A Call received from a vessel reporting same on CH65. Advised that we had eyes on and thank you
17.20 Swimmers made it ashore and LGs advised.

At 11.31 Following call from MoP, HMCG requested sighting of vessel possibly drifting.

NCI Confirmed visual and no apparent cause for concern. Crew simply attempting to secure kayak to stern.
Observation maintained.

At 15.00 NCI observing two female swimmers mid channel near Mamhead slipway.
At 15.02 RNLI Lifeguard visited watchtower to join observation.
At 15.05 MoP called and reported concern for swimmers.
At 15.05 RNLI PWC attended and swimmers returned to shore.

At 13.34hrs our watchkeepers heard a call from a yacht reporting that their propeller had been fouled by a net, and they needed assistance.

Our volunteers were contacted by His Majesty’s Coastguard (HMCG) at 13.50 and they confirmed the yacht was in sight and was being assisted by the fishing charter boat ‘Southern Angler’.

At 14.33, the RNLI Exmouth Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was tasked to assist and at 15.06, the stricken yacht was freed.

At 10.25hrs Thursday 11th June our watchkeepers were contacted by His Majesty’s Coastguard following a report from a member of the public who reported seeing a kite surfer in difficulty. We were asked to use our optics to locate the casualty.

At 10.35hrs we conducted a search and confirmed the kitesurfer by his description and reported back to HMCG.

We were asked to monitor the situation. One kitesurfer and one wingsurfer were confirmed visible but were seen to not be in any difficulty.

We were asked to observe for the next ten minutes and report back.

After ten minutes, we contacted HMCG and confirmed that the kite and wing surfer were both capable and had in fact managed to make it back to shore.

HMGG thanked us for the update.

At 16.55, Exmouth NCI received a call from the owner of a yacht in the Exe estuary with engine failure. Our watchkeepers tried to contact the Harbour Master and then informed HMCG and also advised the RNLI Lifeguards of the situation.

At 17:26, the ILB was tasked and were told they were needed for a medical evacuation from the yacht. 2 persons were recovered to the Marina and handed on to the Exmouth Coastguard team for further care.

At 14:01, a call was received from HMCG requesting requesting continued observation of yacht apparently aground in western channel on ebbing tide. In response to call from Harbour Master, NCI confirmed that the yacht was anchored with 1 POB on phone. No cause for concern.

At 15:40, the RNLI Lifeguard RWC attended scene.

At 16:10, confirmed the casualty was awaiting assistance from the HM as tide permits.

At 17:50, the yacht was refloated and HMCG advised.

On Tuesday, 2nd June at 08:10, NCI were asked by HMCG if we could see paddleboarders reportedly failing to make headway against current. NCI was unable to locate them on CCTV or using scopes.

At 08:15, HMCG confirmed that the paddleboarders were safely ashore.