Overview of the day.

HM Coastguard Swanage

Today has been a very busy day for the team, with the weather improved it was a good chance to double check areas.

I would like to thank the team members who again volunteered to search today especially in some very hazardous locations.

Today we have transferred the search information on to some large maps so we can track where has been checked.

Eric and Paul headed out to check the Zig Zag and Durlston Bay, the area is very wet and slippery.

Ian again checked the main beach area and headed out to Peveril Point.

National Coastwatch at Peveril Point scanned Ballard Down with their binoculars.

After a review with Portland MRCC and the Station Officer, it was decided to check Tilly Whim caves. Assisted by Kate from the country park, a FULL search of the caves were made with Eric and Paul providing safety cover from the top.

*****PLEASE CAN WE ASSURE EVERYONE THAT THE SEARCH IN TILLY WHIM COVERED 100% OF THE AREA, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, FULL SAFETY EQUIPMENT HAD TO BE WORN, IN PLACES IT COULD BE A RISK TO LIFE. THIS AREA IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC *****

The Swanage ILB headed out and checked from Peveril Point to Dancing Ledge and back checking the pier area.

Finally Austen and Gareth headed back out and checked a lot of Studland.