10/08/2026
Two call-outs in one evening for Brighton RNLI volunteers 🛟
Our volunteer crew responded to two incidents off Brighton on Sunday evening.
At 6.32pm, the crew were alerted following reports of a kayaker in difficulty near the end of Brighton Palace Pier after losing their paddle.
The kayaker was able to make their own way to the pier steps and reach a position of safety, with HM Coastguard standing the crew down before the lifeboat launched.
Later that evening, at 8.58pm, the crew were tasked following multiple 999 calls reporting a vessel close to shore near Rockwater.
Once on scene, the crew assessed the vessel and, after speaking with the person onboard, assistance was requested. A tow was assessed as the safest option and the vessel was towed back to Brighton Marina.
At the same time, emergency services were responding to a separate incident involving a person receiving CPR on the beach nearby.
A busy Sunday evening for our volunteers, who are ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you see someone in difficulty at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
And if you're heading out kayaking, remember to wear a buoyancy aid, check the weather and tides, and carry a means of calling for help that you can reach in an emergency.
Thank you to everyone who called 999 and raised the alarm. 💙
