Drama on the Water as Rowing Boat Capsizes Off Shoreham
This morning, the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) at Shoreham spotted a two-person scull capsized, with the rowers struggling in the water, drifting out of the harbour on the tide.
Rowing Club’s Rescue Attempt Falls Short
Despite efforts, nearby rowing boats couldn’t get to the victims in time. A quick decision was made to alert the Coastguard about the emergency unfolding just off Shoreham’s coast.
RNLI Lifeboat Launches Life-Saving Rescue
The Coastguard immediately called in Shoreham RNLI Lifeboat Station and HM Coastguard Shoreham for backup. By the time the lifeboat arrived, the pair were already far out of the harbour.
The two people in the water were swiftly rescued and taken aboard the inshore lifeboat, where crews got them warmed up safely back at the RNLI station.
Upside-Down Boat Towed to Safety
The overturned scull was not forgotten — a coxed four from the local rowing club towed it back to Kingston Beach, bringing the dramatic morning at sea to a close.
