Date of Incident:
22/07/2026
Station:
NCI Needles
Incident Summary:
NCI Needles spooted yellow Kayak near Lighthouse - no lifejacket or paddle - taking Pictures
NCI Called Needles Pleasure Boat to do a welfare check. CG notified person paddling with hands -tasked to monitor
NCI saw person in water then back on board. CG Called nearby Yacht to check- All OK Kayak now heading to shore
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft Canoeing/Kayak
Cause of Incident:
Thought to be in Trouble