We didn't put a patrol out but sure as eggs is eggs the IRT call came in at 14:30.
Apparently some surfers were getting into difficulty in Durlston Bay. CROs Curtis and Kitching attended to find a big, bad sea and about 30 surfers enjoying some impressive waves. With a strong rip current potentially pushing surfers onto the rocks a watch was maintained for about 2 hours until all surfers came ashore.
Nice to see people braving the elements and to be fair to the surfers they all seemed to know what they were doing and were not taking any unnecessary risks.
Looked fun, if a little chilly, and it was nice that the surfers understood and appreciated that HM Coastguard weren't there to spoil fun, but to watch out for them; it was also nice to thanked.
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Massive thanks to the guys that came out to the break and for being there just in case they were needed.
I could not surf this day as I have a back injury. I did go to watch and one thing I did notice is the amount of tertiary level surfers at Durlston. This is a treacherous break for any level of surfer with the strong rips and heavy shore break. Perhaps it would be good to potentially try and educate these guys and refrain them from surfing if they do not have the experience. I am sure this would be a lot cheaper than having to launch a life saving vessel?
Geordie
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