Friday, 5 August 2011
Early start for the Team.
Brian 'where's my kitkats?' Craker turned out to last nights this mornings very early shout after getting dressed in the dark.
Blogger- iPhone at 'something ridiculous o'clock.'
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| We definitely did |
Blogger- iPhone at 'something ridiculous o'clock.'
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Words of advice.
The role of the IRT is to be the eyes and ears of the Operations Room but also to find out what has happened in an incident and then where applicable give some advice.
Today incident when a pin on a mast broke and saw the sails come down perhaps couldn't be helped, just one of those things that happens from time to time. The two young chaps had the right clothing on and did the right thing, they waved for help and as it happened was spotted by the Station Officer out for a walk.
As I was taking their names and address (for the records only) one of the lads said he had thought about trying to swim ashore........Noooooooo I said.
Never be tempted to do that I explained, always stay with your boat and keep waving. I explained its easier to see the hull of the boat than a little head in the water.
Our role is to help prevent incidents by giving advice (never a telling off)
Today incident when a pin on a mast broke and saw the sails come down perhaps couldn't be helped, just one of those things that happens from time to time. The two young chaps had the right clothing on and did the right thing, they waved for help and as it happened was spotted by the Station Officer out for a walk.
As I was taking their names and address (for the records only) one of the lads said he had thought about trying to swim ashore........Noooooooo I said.
Never be tempted to do that I explained, always stay with your boat and keep waving. I explained its easier to see the hull of the boat than a little head in the water.
Our role is to help prevent incidents by giving advice (never a telling off)
The sun is out
the sun is finally out and people are beginning to come out. both coastguard helicopters are around swanage on exercise.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Another long day
This week the Station Officer and Deputy Station Officer have been on Shore Road enjoying the sun shine and of course be on hand to deal with any emergency.
It so happened the Station Officer had to go out of town today and as normal it all happened, incident with the helicopter and two lost children.
Tonight the team (some working under cover) monitored the gig racing and watched the sandcastle competition finishing the night with yet another excellent firework display.
With the Red Arrows on Friday, the advice is to come in early to park (and then spend some time in the town).
It so happened the Station Officer had to go out of town today and as normal it all happened, incident with the helicopter and two lost children.
Tonight the team (some working under cover) monitored the gig racing and watched the sandcastle competition finishing the night with yet another excellent firework display.
With the Red Arrows on Friday, the advice is to come in early to park (and then spend some time in the town).
Red Arrows 18:00 this Friday
The Red Arrows are due in Swanage at 18:00 Friday 5th August 2011. Third year in a row.
The bay provides a natural amphitheatre so not only does it provide great viewing points to see the action the roar from the jets is accentuated. Some top viewing spots include The Downs and Ballard where you can take some cracking close up photos.
Few people know this but Tom, above, is an ex-red arrow pilot.
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| Tom (Red 11) overseeing the action. |
The bay provides a natural amphitheatre so not only does it provide great viewing points to see the action the roar from the jets is accentuated. Some top viewing spots include The Downs and Ballard where you can take some cracking close up photos.
Few people know this but Tom, above, is an ex-red arrow pilot.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Nearly gone with the wind!
As in past years the SO and DSO camp down at their respective beach huts during carnival week to assist the smooth running of the beach and be ready to deal with anything quickly.
So yesterday there I was about to have a cup of tea when the phone rang...(Austen's hut is about 4 huts away)....."there is an inflatable being blown out to sea two persons on it"
Austen ran off to get the truck (which up to this year remained close to hand just in case) but theres another story involving a traffic warden!
Beach Wardens turned up and liaised with a local boat owner to come and check the pair in the inflatable who seemed to be going round in circles and getting caught in the off shore wind.
However the pair finally made it ashore to be greeted by us......and thanked us for being so sharp in spotting them, they were struggling.
Please if you have an inflatable, observe the wind direction and don't go out to far.
So yesterday there I was about to have a cup of tea when the phone rang...(Austen's hut is about 4 huts away)....."there is an inflatable being blown out to sea two persons on it"
Austen ran off to get the truck (which up to this year remained close to hand just in case) but theres another story involving a traffic warden!
Beach Wardens turned up and liaised with a local boat owner to come and check the pair in the inflatable who seemed to be going round in circles and getting caught in the off shore wind.
However the pair finally made it ashore to be greeted by us......and thanked us for being so sharp in spotting them, they were struggling.
Please if you have an inflatable, observe the wind direction and don't go out to far.
Our Spike
The other day you may remember we were invited down to the pier for the naming of the new Divers Down boat "Spike".The reason this was so important to was that it was named after one of our team who had served the Coastguard for 30 years. Mike "Spike" Williamson was a man of few words but huge actions, strong as an ox and an excellent plumber.
He was the assistant Pier Master until his untimely death in October 2004.
We would like to thank Pete and Pat and all the staff of Divers Down for a lovely evening and for this special tribute to a special man who served this town so well.
Monday, 1 August 2011
As it says
Getting ready for yesterdays Carnival yesterday.......It was rather special to have our John take part in the procession.
Thanks to the St Albans team for coming down, although it caused some confusion from one holiday maker thinking they were from St Albans up country not Worth !
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