Sunday 11th July 2010

At around 14:30 today Hornsea Inshore Rescue were called on by the coastguard to assist the dive boat Saffron that had broken down off Mappleton East Yorkshire. The Hornsea Rescue Boat was launched within three minutes by Coxswain Neville Metcalf along with crew members Dave Pick, Rob Stevenson and Liam Dawson. The dive boat was reported to still have divers down at the sea bed so the approach to the stricken boat was carried out very carefully. On arrival at Saffron the skipper informed the H.I.R. crew that the divers had indeed surfaced but were missing, the skipper thought that they may have tried to reach the beach. With this further information the Hornsea Inshore Rescue Jet Bike piloted by Malcom Dearing was launched and a coastguard cliff rescue team dispatched to Mappleton to assist in the search.

It was with great relief that the divers were found safe and well on Mappleton beach from where they were transported by the coastguard back to Hornsea to be reunited with their boat and a very relived skipper.

Sunday 4th July 2010

Lifeboat Srevices join forces to rescue divers.

A divers' boat which had suffered engine failure was rescued today in a combined operation between the Hornsea Inshore Rescue Service and the R.N.L.I. all weather lifeboat from Bridlington. In the early afternoon the coastguard alerted both organisations that the boat "Stray Lass" was several miles out at the Long Benton wreck... a popular destination for divers in the area. Stray Lass was in need of urgent assistance in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. The sea was becoming very rough with a strengthening off shore wind with up to a 3 meter swell. Due to the worsening conditions the Bridlington offshore boat was tasked to bring Stray Lass and her crew of five comprising skipper Terry Hodge, Sarah Clinch, Rory Flett, Steve Griffin and Pat Walsh closer to Hornsea where the Hornsea Rescue Boat took over the tow. Stray Lass and her crew was safely returned to the slipway at Hornsea. The crew where obviously delighted to be returned to dry land after their ordeal and extended the heartfelt gratitude to the R.N.L.I and the Hornsea Rescue Service

Tuesday 6th June 2010

A call-out was received from the coastguard to go to the aid of a fishing boat "Taty". The boat had come from Bridlington and was off Skipsea when she got into difficulty and suddenly sank. Two men were in the water and were reported to have no life jackets. Another fishing boat in the area "Sophie Dawn" was requested to assist by the coastguard. The Hornsea Rescue rapid response jet bike piloted by Ashley Evans arrived on scene at the same time as the RAF Sea-king Helicopter who had luckily been on patrol off Flamborough Head. The Jet Bike then was joined by Hornsea Rescue's R.I.B. "Charity Venture" helmed by Coxswain Sue Hickson-Marsay and crewed by Malcom Dearing. Both stood by while the Sea-King plucked the men from the sea and to safety. The Hornsea Rescue team then searched the area for any debris from the wreck but very little was found. The boat and the jet bike was safely recovered with the aid of the beach team of Matt Arnott, Rob Stevenson and new recruit Richard Clough.  

Saturday 29th may 2010

Hornsea Rescue were today called upon by the Humber Coastguard to assist a fishing boat that had got into difficulty off Mappleton beach. Both the Jet Bike and the Rescue boat were launched and the stricken vessel was towed to safety away from the beach. The boat was then towed back to North Cliff Boat Club from where it had launched.

Civic visitor sees real-life rescue drama as Hornsea man is plucked from the sea.

East Riding of Yorkshire chairman, Councillor Christopher Matthews, found himself in the middle of of a real life rescue on the day he went to inspect the new Hornsea Inshore Rescue Boathouse. Cllr Matthews arrival was imminent when the call-out was received and many of the other guests including the Mayor of Hornsea Cllr. John Miller and Deputy Mayor Cllr John Whittle were wondering if it was a mock call-out to show how quickly the crew could respond.

It soon became evident that the call was the real thing after a report of a man in severe difficulties and on the verge of drowning had been spotted off Hornsea's central promenade. The emergency services swung into action and Hornsea Inshore Rescue were soon on the scene.

The man was then recovered to the beach where Hornsea Rescue's team of first responders took care of the man using the skills and equipment provided to them by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service as part of the Community First Responder scheme. The man's condition was serious and rapidly deteriorating so the RAF Rescue Helicopter was called in and landed on the beach close by. The man was transfered to the helicopter and taken to Hull Royal Infirmary.

Back at the boathouse Cllr Mathews continued with his visit which included a "thank you" to the crew once they had changed from their rescue gear. Cllr Mathews later said "I came to see a big project for which local people had raised the money, when I actually saw it I was even more impressed. This building far exceeded my expectations. The whole setup is so very professional. What is provided here is a very special service for those who make use of our coast but what is really impressive is the community spirit that has driven the project forward. I am well aware that none of this would have been possible without the commitment of the Hornsea rescue volunteers and the people who support them. This is something that the people of Hornsea and the East Riding can be justly very proud of". 

23rd May 2010

Humber Coastguard called upon Hornsea inshore Rescue today to investigate the situation on the dive boat "Dorathy May". During a call from the boat to the coastguard asking for help communications were lost. Hornsea Inshore Rescue along with the Rescue Sea King Helicopter were immediately dispatched to a possible serious incident.Hornsea Rescue's rapid response Jet Bike was launched within three minutes and the boat soon after The rescue services were then stood down when a diver who was overdue back to the dive boat was found safe and well. The dive boat's communication problems were down to a flat battery on the VHF radio... we urge anyone who is going to sea to ensure that all their equipment is checked before they set off, lives are lost because of small things like flat batteries.

22nd MAY 2010.

Hornsea Rescue's Volunteer crew were once again called out to what proved to be a tricky recovery of "Alfie" an 18 foot fishing boat. "Alfie" had suffered from engine failure on the way back to the slipway at Hornsea and had been washed over the wooden groin sea defences on the beach. The jet bike was launched with Dave Pick and Nev Metcalf on board. The boat and her three crew were towed back to the beach where Rob Stevenson, Malcom Dearing, Richard Clough, Gavin Prest and Matt Arnott were on hand to help get the boat safely back ashore. As the boat was being recovered the surf on the beach suddenly picked up as it often does on Hornsea's unpredictable beach and it took the skill and bravery of the beach team to effect a safe recovery. The crew of Alfie extended their gratitude to Hornsea Rescue for the "extremely quick response and professional attitude of all present".

On the evening of Thursday 13^th May Hornsea Rescue recovered off Rolston, south of Hornsea, a large Outfall Marker Buoy which had broken loose from its anchorage. The marker Buoy belongs to Yorkshire Water and marked the end of a pipe to the south of Hornsea. The decision to recover the buoy was taken due to fears that it could pose a threat to small boats in the area... it also had the potential to attract children who could have injured themselves by climbing on the buoy. The operation took some 5 hours to complete and was hailed a a success by all. 

16/05/2010

Driffield Divers Boat Rescue off Hornsea

Hornsea Inshore Rescue was called out by HM Coastguard on Sunday afternoon, 16^th May, to the Driffield Divers Club Rigid Inflatable Boat, Iceberg, during a dive off Hornsea.  An air chamber of the Iceberg had been punctured when caught on a sharp item of equipment which had made the boat unstable in the choppy conditions, with the added danger of an approaching squall. 

 

The Dive Boat was being crewed by Richard Holland, Peter Gardner and Coxswain Sean Mundey who said, "Hornsea Rescue responded very quickly and assisted our safe return to shore.  We are very grateful that this voluntary organisation was available. They were very efficient and professional."

 Hornsea Inshore Rescue crew who attended were Coxswain Neville Metcalf, Rob Stevenson, Ashley Evans, Dave Pick, Gavin Prest and for launching and shore based operations, Malcolm Dearing.

 

 

Friends of Hornsea Inshore Rescue

Spring 2010 Newsletter

Thank you all

First of all we would like to thank everyone who has contributed over the last year to enable us to have the boathouse operational.  The support we have received from everyone in and around Hornsea, and further afield, whether they be groups, individuals, businesses, or charitable trusts, has been absolutely amazing.  We have a list of well over two hundred contributors, in cash, kind, or some other form of support.  Everyone should be very proud of what has been achieved, - thank you all, from everyone at Hornsea Rescue.

Boathouse Opening Dates and Times

We are absolutely delighted that the new Boathouse/Lifeboat Station, Sea-Safe Education and Visitor Centre will be completely finished by Easter. We would like to be open for visitors to look round during local school holidays, as well as weekends and Bank Holidays, until the end of September, but cannot guarantee this yet.  Volunteers who could spare a couple of hours to ‘man' the boathouse please contact our Chairman Sue Hickson-Marsay or Polly and Ian Worsdale (all details below) and if you are coming from outside the area to visit,  please check in advance if you are making a special trip.

Group Visits

If your group, or one you know of,  would like to visit for a short talk and film about the work of Hornsea Inshore Rescue, please write or contact Sue or Polly and Ian. We welcome group visitors from further afield for a day trip to Hornsea, when they can spend some time with us and also enjoy all the other attractions which Hornsea has to offer.  We can send Information Packs about a day visit including short talk, film, and optional fish and chip lunch at the boathouse.  Evening visits are also possible and we are open to suggestions. Again, please contact us for details and spread the word!

Crew Recruitment

Now that we are in the new boathouse, we are recruiting more crew members.  Anyone over 18, male or female, who is confident in water, can apply.  The first step is to phone our Chairman and Coxswain Sue Hickson-Marsay for an informal chat.  All crew receive Royal Yachting Association training and can eventually become coxswains.  Recently we joined with Hornsea's First Responders so all crew members are now trained as First Responders as well. 

Sue's Talks

Our Chairman Sue Hickson-Marsay, who is the only female pilot launch coxswain in the country, gives talks and after-dinner speeches to groups across the country and is now renowned as "The Storm-Tossed Lady".  Sue raises money at the talks for Hornsea Inshore Rescue; please contact her for details.

Events

May Bank Holiday - Sea Safety, car boot, plant stalls etc. adjacent to boathouse

August Bank Holiday - Sea Safety, Carnival Committee Raft Race on the sea, car boot, plant and other stalls adjacent to the boathouse.

Fund Raising

We always welcome individuals or groups fund-raising, as we have running costs of £30,000 a year.  Please contact our Fund-Raising Co-ordinator Rick Sumner if you would like to fund-raise for us, join our own fund-raising team, or have any ideas at all for raising funds.  And please look out in the media, or  for posters in Hornsea shops etc, advertising our events.  If you would like a cardboard collection cube to collect loose change in for us please collect one from Paul the Barber's or Hampsons, both on Newbegin, or phone Polly and Ian to have one delivered.  Larger collection cans are available for businesses.

AGM

Our AGM this year is at the Victoria in Market Place on Tuesday April 13^th at 7-30, with light refreshments.  Everyone welcome. 

Contact Details

Sue Hickson-Marsay, Chairman  07796 257989, hicko04@aol.com

Secretary Polly Worsdale  01964-534302, polly_hornsea@hotmail.com

Fund-Raising Co-ordinator Rick Sumner, 01964-532954

For sea/coastal emergencies  call 999 and ask for Coastguard