Date of Incident:
13/04/2026
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP concerned for 2 persons on an inflatable kayak. Search requested, casualties identified, and they appeared to be struggling in the conditions. ILB tasked. Local
surfers and paddle boarders assisted casualties to shore and safety, CG updated. Assets stood down.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft Canoeing/Kayak
Cause of Incident:
Thought to be in Trouble