Date of Incident:
16/01/2026
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
MOP called NCI re. concern for a wing/kite surfer in difficulty. NCI called HMCG and during call, casualty abandoned rig and started swimming ashore with board. Casualty reached shore, CG updated.
No sign of rig which would probably wash up later.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Wind surfing / Kite Surfing
Cause of Incident:
Thought to be in Trouble