On Friday afternoon the team were tasked to the stone quay to support the ambulance service.
A 10 year old had got a fishing hook in his leg and required lifting from the rocks.
The team provided first aid and lifted the patient up on a stretcher on to the top of the quay. A quick trip to the local hospital for removal of the hook enabled the ambulance to be cancelled.
On Saturday afternoon the team were called to Ocean Bay and a report of a person with a broken ankle. With the assistance of the RNLI lifeguards and the RNLI ILB with some pain relief again first was provided until the arrival of the ambulance.
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Sunday, 2 June 2019
Thursday, 16 May 2019
A busy Wednesday
The team provided a stretcher and the personnel to lift the male out on to the beach and on to a National Trust's vehicle. The vehicle then transported the male to Knoll Beach and to a ambulance.
Later in the afternoon the team were paged again to search for a possible crashed paraglider on Ballard. The team searched Ballard , the coastal path up from Sheps Hollow and from the Coast Watch Lookout at Peveril but nothing was found.
As the team searched a concern for a person on the cliff edge was reported and checked to ensure the person was ok and away from the edge.
Monday, 6 May 2019
May Day Weekend
Saturdays patrol came across this jellyfish on Studland beach before being tasked to the harbour entrance and a yacht aground. Working with the harbour master the yacht and its crew were confirmed safe and waited for the tide to return before floating off.
On Monday the track out to Old Harry was being checked when a member of the public flagged the vehicle down and said they were concerned for a party of people on Ballard carrying someone. The patrol continued up and located a male with a twisted knee being carried by his friends. With the path down to Swanage very difficult the male was driven down and taken to Swanage hospital to be checked over.
Sunday, 11 September 2016
Community Coastguard
Another busy day yesterday for the volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers.
The full team were paged just after 7am to the sad report of a body washed up on Studland Beach. The team were joined near to the training bank with colleagues from Poole RNLI , Dorset Police and South Western Ambulance.
It was then out for a patrol around the folk festival in the town and despite the weather everyone was enjoying themselves.
Just as the patrol were packing away, the Deputy Station Officer was flagged down in the town after a car had knocked over a pedestrian over. With an ambulance called the DSO needed some help and knew the patrol were about so asked for some help. On arrival the injuries male had managed to get up and a decision was made to take him to the local minor injuries unit allowing the ambulance to be cancelled.
Heading back to the station a local resident flagged the Coastguard truck down, concerned for a male collapsed in the grounds of the old Grammar School. Sure enough in the old play ground lay a male who appeared unconscious, having found a way in , a rather drunk male confirmed he was having a sleep. Having been joined by the local PSCO the male was escorted out the site and given some words of advice.
Finally at 8pm the team were paged to support colleagues from Dorset and Wilts Fire in the area of the Zig Zag. A fire had been seen in Durlston Bay and there was concern someone was injured in the area. Fire Officers along with Coastguards checked the area and a small fire was found and put out in what appeared to have been a party.
The full team were paged just after 7am to the sad report of a body washed up on Studland Beach. The team were joined near to the training bank with colleagues from Poole RNLI , Dorset Police and South Western Ambulance.
It was then out for a patrol around the folk festival in the town and despite the weather everyone was enjoying themselves.
Just as the patrol were packing away, the Deputy Station Officer was flagged down in the town after a car had knocked over a pedestrian over. With an ambulance called the DSO needed some help and knew the patrol were about so asked for some help. On arrival the injuries male had managed to get up and a decision was made to take him to the local minor injuries unit allowing the ambulance to be cancelled.
Heading back to the station a local resident flagged the Coastguard truck down, concerned for a male collapsed in the grounds of the old Grammar School. Sure enough in the old play ground lay a male who appeared unconscious, having found a way in , a rather drunk male confirmed he was having a sleep. Having been joined by the local PSCO the male was escorted out the site and given some words of advice.
Finally at 8pm the team were paged to support colleagues from Dorset and Wilts Fire in the area of the Zig Zag. A fire had been seen in Durlston Bay and there was concern someone was injured in the area. Fire Officers along with Coastguards checked the area and a small fire was found and put out in what appeared to have been a party.
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
What did you do at the weekend ?
A little reflection of the weekends events.
We went to a beer festival , ( on patrol for those at HQ)
What a beautiful sun set down at Studland
We met our friends ( Police and Ambulance ) on the Ferry Road and got close to nature.
We went for an early morning run along Studland beach and met some more friends ( The RNLI inshore lifeboat crew from Poole)
The Swanage Coastguard model railway club popped to Harmans Cross after a little incident at Studland.
The Patrol popped up to see more friends at Seacombe ( St Albans and Ambulance ) before every body came back to Swanage Beach and met up with the Police, RNLI and Ambulance.
The crew of 106 popped over to visit
And to end the weekend it was back to Studland to have a search and meet our Police friends again.
#allwaysoncall
What did you do at the weekend?
We went to a beer festival , ( on patrol for those at HQ)
What a beautiful sun set down at Studland
We met our friends ( Police and Ambulance ) on the Ferry Road and got close to nature.
We went for an early morning run along Studland beach and met some more friends ( The RNLI inshore lifeboat crew from Poole)
The Swanage Coastguard model railway club popped to Harmans Cross after a little incident at Studland.
The Patrol popped up to see more friends at Seacombe ( St Albans and Ambulance ) before every body came back to Swanage Beach and met up with the Police, RNLI and Ambulance.
The crew of 106 popped over to visit
And to end the weekend it was back to Studland to have a search and meet our Police friends again.
#allwaysoncall
What did you do at the weekend?
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
The 2015 incident map
The markers showing the locations of last years incidents.
We ran out of yellow stickers so that's why there are red ones too.
You can see the main areas that we attend and a few in land too.
Friday, 1 January 2016
1st Incident of 2016
The team were tasked this afternoon by the National Maritime Operations Centre to a report of a young adult male in the water north of Knoll Beach.
The team arrived along with Poole RNLI Inshore Lifeboat and Officers of Dorset Police to search for the male.
A member of the public approached the team and stated the male had come out of the water and was now with others in the cafe.
The team confirmed the male was safe with a family member and he didn't require any medical treatment.
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Boats washed up on Studland beach
The team were called to these two boats on Monday on Studland beach.
At first it was a bit of a mystery how the two boats came to end up on Knoll beach, but thanks to Poole Harbour Commissioners the owner was located and confirmed safe.
Previously moored off Studland the slight change in the weather saw both boats end up on the beach. Recovery of both boats was to take place in the next few days.
Coastguards attended to ensure no one was in trouble, then to find the owners and then to ensure there were no pollution issues.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Its why we do patrols
Four patrols headed out this weekend to monitor the area and events.
Little did we know heading out last night to the Studland area that we would be out a quite a while.
Several checks of members of the public who had consumed a few drinks and decided to lay down in various locations.
A group spoken to in danger of getting cut off by the tide. Two boats full of people given words of advice regarding their behaviour on the water.
Then we decided to attempt the ferry road - it wasn't long before we go flagged down by a cyclist who had hit a parked car and had quite a head injury. The team started to treat him where he had managed to walk too with his broken bike when a coach driver advised us that another cyclist had hit the same parked car.
The team immediately split up and found quite a badly injured female in the hedgerow again with a nasty head injury.
Treatment was given until the arrival of the Police and the ambulance. Having treated the female it was back to the 1st cyclist and wait for another ambulance to arrive to treat him.
Finally at 2am the patrol carried out a final sweep of the Ferry Road before returning to station.
Little did we know heading out last night to the Studland area that we would be out a quite a while.
Several checks of members of the public who had consumed a few drinks and decided to lay down in various locations.
A group spoken to in danger of getting cut off by the tide. Two boats full of people given words of advice regarding their behaviour on the water.
Then we decided to attempt the ferry road - it wasn't long before we go flagged down by a cyclist who had hit a parked car and had quite a head injury. The team started to treat him where he had managed to walk too with his broken bike when a coach driver advised us that another cyclist had hit the same parked car.
The team immediately split up and found quite a badly injured female in the hedgerow again with a nasty head injury.
Treatment was given until the arrival of the Police and the ambulance. Having treated the female it was back to the 1st cyclist and wait for another ambulance to arrive to treat him.
Finally at 2am the patrol carried out a final sweep of the Ferry Road before returning to station.
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Busy Coastguard Day
Busy afternoon for today's patrol.
It started with a diver being airlifted of a local dive boat in Durlston Bay, the patrol attended Peveril Point just in case the helicopter wanted to land.
Whilst on scene at Peveril Point the patrol monitored a small motor cruiser whilst it went through the tide race. The race was very rough and strong , the boat made it through however broke down just off the pier.
The patrol then proceeded down to the pier to meet the dive boat and speak to the broken down motor boat which had run out of fuel.
Having been to Studland the patrol was heading up to Durlston when they were made aware of a road accident in the Lower High Street.
Arriving on scene a car had been in collision with a motor bike which had two riders on. The Coastguard team along with an off duty fireman, A&E nurse and lifeboat man delivered 1st aid whilst waiting for two ambulances to arrive.
The Lower High Street is now reopened.
The fourth Incident today came after 9pm when the crew of the Swanage Inshore Lifeboat launched to a small sailing boat which has dragged its anchor under the Grand Hotel. The Team attended as the tow had been connected and helped recover some items for safe keeping.
It started with a diver being airlifted of a local dive boat in Durlston Bay, the patrol attended Peveril Point just in case the helicopter wanted to land.
Whilst on scene at Peveril Point the patrol monitored a small motor cruiser whilst it went through the tide race. The race was very rough and strong , the boat made it through however broke down just off the pier.
The patrol then proceeded down to the pier to meet the dive boat and speak to the broken down motor boat which had run out of fuel.
Having been to Studland the patrol was heading up to Durlston when they were made aware of a road accident in the Lower High Street.
Arriving on scene a car had been in collision with a motor bike which had two riders on. The Coastguard team along with an off duty fireman, A&E nurse and lifeboat man delivered 1st aid whilst waiting for two ambulances to arrive.
The Lower High Street is now reopened.
The fourth Incident today came after 9pm when the crew of the Swanage Inshore Lifeboat launched to a small sailing boat which has dragged its anchor under the Grand Hotel. The Team attended as the tow had been connected and helped recover some items for safe keeping.
Monday, 16 February 2015
Search for overdue climbers
The Swanage Coastguard Team along will colleagues from the St Albans Coastguard Team were tasked to search for two climbers last night.
Two climbers from Devon were reported in the Durlston area had not returned after a days climbing.
The teams set off just as the local Police found their car and thankfully the two climbers inside safe and well. The pair had been climbing in the Boulder Ruckle area and the climb had taken longer than they thought. Both were a little cold but ok and were grateful that the teams had deployed to search for them.
Two climbers from Devon were reported in the Durlston area had not returned after a days climbing.
The teams set off just as the local Police found their car and thankfully the two climbers inside safe and well. The pair had been climbing in the Boulder Ruckle area and the climb had taken longer than they thought. Both were a little cold but ok and were grateful that the teams had deployed to search for them.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
End of August and a little flurry of incidents.
Having had a few quite days in August including the normally busy bank holiday it was back to business .....
Friday evening and Nick's birthday BBQ - Initial Response Team (IRT) tasked to check the welfare of a yacht somewhere between Peveril Point and Anvil Point. Despite a good search for the reported yacht nothing was sighted and with no further reports it was back to the BBQ.
Saturday morning and the IRT were tasked to the North end of the beach after a small motor boat with a young male on board declared a Mayday as he was having problems with his boat. Met by the team and confirmed safe a local boat owner offered to escort him back to Studland however halfway round it was considered unsafe so the IRT who were monitoring the progress of the trip met him again. This time the boat was put on a mooring and arrangements were made for it to be collected later.
Sunday morning just after midnight the IRT were tasked to the boat park after a small white dinghy was found adrift. Concerned someone had fallen overboard the small tender (sadly with no markings on it) was brought ashore and a shore line search was conducted. There were no oars or equipment in the dinghy so it was presumed it had come adrift but the checks were still made with nothing further found.
Friday evening and Nick's birthday BBQ - Initial Response Team (IRT) tasked to check the welfare of a yacht somewhere between Peveril Point and Anvil Point. Despite a good search for the reported yacht nothing was sighted and with no further reports it was back to the BBQ.
Saturday morning and the IRT were tasked to the North end of the beach after a small motor boat with a young male on board declared a Mayday as he was having problems with his boat. Met by the team and confirmed safe a local boat owner offered to escort him back to Studland however halfway round it was considered unsafe so the IRT who were monitoring the progress of the trip met him again. This time the boat was put on a mooring and arrangements were made for it to be collected later.
Sunday morning just after midnight the IRT were tasked to the boat park after a small white dinghy was found adrift. Concerned someone had fallen overboard the small tender (sadly with no markings on it) was brought ashore and a shore line search was conducted. There were no oars or equipment in the dinghy so it was presumed it had come adrift but the checks were still made with nothing further found.
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Dinghy collides with Chain Ferry
A man, whose small boat collided with the Sandbanks chain ferry, had a lucky escape last night (Friday) after being thrown into the water, going under the ferry and surfacing on the other side.
Portland Coastguard received several 999 calls earlier reporting that a small grey inflatable dinghy had suffered engine failure whilst in the path of the ferry. The two occupants were unable to start the engine in time causing it to collide with the chain ferry. The two men were thrown into the water, one going under the ferry before surfacing the other side.
The chain ferry, 'Bramblebush Bay' plucked one of the men from its own path. The other man was rescued from the water by a passing yacht. Both Poole RNLI All Weather Lifeboat and Poole RNLI Inshore lifeboat were diverted from another job, so were able to get to the scene quickly with our colleagues from Poole Coastguard team. The lifeboat assisted by removing the dinghy after it had become trapped in the chains and took it ashore with one of the casualties, the other being on the ferry. Both men were wet but unharmed and soon departed carrying their deflated dinghy back to the car.
Maddy Davey, Portland Coastguard Watch Manager says:
"The two men were very unfortunate that their boat broke down where and when it did. In this kind of situation quick communications are key and so a handheld vhf radio, mini flares or a mobile phone in a waterproof bag would have proved invaluable in contacting the Coastguard and requesting immediate assistance."
Portland Coastguard received several 999 calls earlier reporting that a small grey inflatable dinghy had suffered engine failure whilst in the path of the ferry. The two occupants were unable to start the engine in time causing it to collide with the chain ferry. The two men were thrown into the water, one going under the ferry before surfacing the other side.
The chain ferry, 'Bramblebush Bay' plucked one of the men from its own path. The other man was rescued from the water by a passing yacht. Both Poole RNLI All Weather Lifeboat and Poole RNLI Inshore lifeboat were diverted from another job, so were able to get to the scene quickly with our colleagues from Poole Coastguard team. The lifeboat assisted by removing the dinghy after it had become trapped in the chains and took it ashore with one of the casualties, the other being on the ferry. Both men were wet but unharmed and soon departed carrying their deflated dinghy back to the car.
Maddy Davey, Portland Coastguard Watch Manager says:
"The two men were very unfortunate that their boat broke down where and when it did. In this kind of situation quick communications are key and so a handheld vhf radio, mini flares or a mobile phone in a waterproof bag would have proved invaluable in contacting the Coastguard and requesting immediate assistance."
Sunday, 4 May 2014
12 Rescued off Old Harry
The second incident of the day was quite serious due to the number of people it involved.
Local dive boat Skua off Old Harry called a mayday when a outrigger canoe was spotted in difficulty. With 6 people on board the craft was in danger of sinking and those people ending up in the water.
Two other canoes were also struggling in the tide nearby.
Portland Coastguard immediately requested the launch of both RNLI lifeboats from Swanage and re directed the patrol.
The patrol arrived in top of the cliffs and started to confirm where each craft was, Skua had taken the 6 on board for safety. Both lifeboats arrived and started to confirm all 12 were cold but otherwise safe.
Both Swanage lifeboats alongside the sinking out rigger canoes.
The lifeboats made for Studland where they dropped them on the beach, the Coastguard patrol ensured all were ok and gave some safety advice.
The sinking craft was swamped in the strong ebb tide off Old Harry.
Local dive boat Skua off Old Harry called a mayday when a outrigger canoe was spotted in difficulty. With 6 people on board the craft was in danger of sinking and those people ending up in the water.
Two other canoes were also struggling in the tide nearby.
Portland Coastguard immediately requested the launch of both RNLI lifeboats from Swanage and re directed the patrol.
The patrol arrived in top of the cliffs and started to confirm where each craft was, Skua had taken the 6 on board for safety. Both lifeboats arrived and started to confirm all 12 were cold but otherwise safe.
Both Swanage lifeboats alongside the sinking out rigger canoes.
The lifeboats made for Studland where they dropped them on the beach, the Coastguard patrol ensured all were ok and gave some safety advice.
The sinking craft was swamped in the strong ebb tide off Old Harry.
Saturday, 3 May 2014
Dog fall 90ft near Anvil Point
The Swanage Coastguard Team, St Albans Coastguard team and Swanage RNLI inshore lifeboat were tasked this morning to west of Anvil Point after a dog was reported fallen from cliffs.
On arrival the dog was reported in the water near to some climbers, the Inshore Lifeboat was soon on scene and managed to get the dog aboard their boat.
The lifeboat returned to Swanage and reunited the dog with its owner.
Pippa back at Durlston after her ordeal of falling off the cliffs.
We have heard tonight that nothing is broken following a visit to the vets.
On arrival the dog was reported in the water near to some climbers, the Inshore Lifeboat was soon on scene and managed to get the dog aboard their boat.
The lifeboat returned to Swanage and reunited the dog with its owner.
Pippa back at Durlston after her ordeal of falling off the cliffs.
We have heard tonight that nothing is broken following a visit to the vets.
Saturday, 15 February 2014
Flooding Callout
A major incident was called by partner agencies last night in Dorset.
Rain, strong winds and high seas were forecast putting property and life at risk in places.
The local District Council requested assistance in the Lower High Street to put sandbags out to stop the sea which breached the stone quay flooding properties.
Assisted by the Town Council a small sandbagged wall was made which deflected any small waves away from properties.
We also apologise to motorist who were caught up in a traffic jam. The signage to close the road was meant to be brought by a County Council team but due to pressures elsewhere and trees down at Harmans Cross they were delayed in arriving.
The team also had to give strong advice to members of the public especially some younger ones who were putting themselves at huge risk on the sea front as the waves smashed over the sea wall.
Conditions along Shore Road were yet again very unusual with waves coming over the wall and flooding the road. Police requested the barriers closed to prevent vehicles driving on stones.
The sea wall has been broken in several places.
This morning an assessment will be made before the roads and pavements opened.
Rain, strong winds and high seas were forecast putting property and life at risk in places.
The local District Council requested assistance in the Lower High Street to put sandbags out to stop the sea which breached the stone quay flooding properties.
Assisted by the Town Council a small sandbagged wall was made which deflected any small waves away from properties.
We also apologise to motorist who were caught up in a traffic jam. The signage to close the road was meant to be brought by a County Council team but due to pressures elsewhere and trees down at Harmans Cross they were delayed in arriving.
The team also had to give strong advice to members of the public especially some younger ones who were putting themselves at huge risk on the sea front as the waves smashed over the sea wall.
Conditions along Shore Road were yet again very unusual with waves coming over the wall and flooding the road. Police requested the barriers closed to prevent vehicles driving on stones.
The sea wall has been broken in several places.
This morning an assessment will be made before the roads and pavements opened.
Sunday, 5 January 2014
Storm damage
The results of the high tides and large waves on Saturday.
Further heavy seas are expected on Monday.
Further heavy seas are expected on Monday.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Team called to Shell Bay
The initial response team were tasked this afternoon to assist the Ambulance with a casualty on the beach at Studland.
On arrival at Shell Bay the team transported the Paramedic in the vehicle to the casualty and having been treated carried them both back to the waiting ambulance.
On arrival at Shell Bay the team transported the Paramedic in the vehicle to the casualty and having been treated carried them both back to the waiting ambulance.
Friday, 4 October 2013
Yacht washed up at Studland
The scene facing the initial response team last night when they were called to Knoll Beach Studland.
Regular readers will know this isn't the 1st time the Coastguard has attended this yacht.
Saturday, 24 August 2013
Yacht runs aground at Old Harry Rocks
Swanage RNLI ILB standing by the yacht which ran aground off Old Harry Rocks. Portland Coastguard tasked the Swanage Coastguard Team along with both RNLI lifeboats from Swanage.
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