Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team, along with colleagues from Hornsea and the RNLI inshore lifeboat have been called out at lunchtime today.EditCoastguards were quickly on the scene. Picture by Gordon Ball.A paddleboarder required assistance in the sea opposite the Expanse Hotel on North Marine Drive in Bridlington.The call came in just before 12:15 today (13th March) reporting the man who had been caught out by the strong offshore wind. Bridlington and Hornsea Coastguard rescue teams and Bridlington RNLI inshore lifeboat was sent. The Coastguard team used a specialist water rescue technique to bring the paddleboarder safely ashore. Coastguard vehicles and volunteers at the scene of the rescue on Bridlington North Beach. Picture Nick Asquith. The call came in just before 12:15 today (13th March) reporting the man who had been caught out by the strong offshore wind. Bridlington and Hornsea Coastguard rescue teams and Bridlington RNLI inshore lifeboat was sent. The Coastguard team used a specialist water rescue technique to bring the paddleboarder safely ashore. Mark Ellis, Senior Maritime Operations Officer from HM Coastguard said: “The team had to use its skill in water rescue techniques – They put in the training for moments just like these. The man was rescued by the Coastguard team and was checked over. We love the coast and we want everyone to enjoy it safely and carefully. Even the most experienced of people can find themselves in trouble or get caught out by weather or tide. It is important to remember If you get into difficulty or see someone who is, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard”.Coastguards in the sea at North Beach in Bridlington: Picture Nick Asquith.
