Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were called into action on 1st June 2025, responded to reports of a lone male in a small inflatable dinghy approximately one mile off the coast of Barmston. The casualty was caught out by the strong offshore breeze and was unable to make it back to shore.
Given the offshore location and potential risk to life, the Bridlington RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was requested and launched. The lifeboat crew were coned onto the vessel’s location by Coastguard officers, where they swiftly recovered the casualty and brought the dinghy safely back to shore.
The Bridlington Coastguard team is reminding the public of the importance of carrying appropriate safety equipment when heading out to sea. A reliable means of calling for help — such as a VHF radio, mobile phone in a waterproof pouch, or a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) — is essential for safety and rescue.
Matt Johnson, Deputy Station Officer for Bridlington Coastguard, said:
“We’d like to extend our thanks to the Bridlington RNLI ILB crew for their rapid and professional response. This incident highlights how important strong working relationships are between our teams, this incident could have ended very differently.”
As always, if you see someone in trouble at the coast or at sea, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
