Campbeltown's all-weather lifeboat launched to the assist..

[Kintyre Forum News]

Campbeltown's all-weather lifeboat launched to the assistance of a 26ft sail boat, Tuesday 11 September at 12.30pm.

The Kyles was in distress off the Mull of Kintyre having run into severe weather with winds up to a Force 7. Under Coxswai
n, David Cox, the lifeboat was on scene within 30 minutes, locating the yacht some two miles from its originally reported position. The tide had carried her towards the Mull. "Had she carried on round the Mull," says David, "she would have been in grave danger."

As one crew member reported, "in those conditions, her crew were mighty relieved to have the lifeboat turn up."

Having assessed the situation, Campbeltown lifeboat escorted the Kyles to the safety of Arranman's Barrel buoy where conditions were much improved. Once assured the two crew members were comfortable and confident in continuing their sail, the Ernest and Mary Shaw made for home, arriving back at the pontoon by 3pm.

Some other RNLI news

Campbeltown RNLI "Shop Talk:"

Campbeltown's RNLI Shop will switch to its Autumn/Winter schedule on Monday 17 September. It will be open between 12pm and 2.30pm, Monday to Saturday until 29 September, closing for the month of October, and
reopening the week beginning 5 November for the Christmas season with the same hours.

The shop is situated on the Old Quay, next to the lifeboat station. Volunteer Manager, Lorna Fowler, says “we have a wide selection of RNLI Christmas cards, 2013 calendars and diaries, and stocking fillers suitable for all ages.” The shop has also expanded its Campbeltown embossed souvenir and clothing range to include pens, key rings, mugs, polo shirts and fleeces.

The start of the RNLI's Christmas Fundraising season will be marked by its traditional coffee morning, Saturday 3 November. More details of this event will be announced nearer the time.

[LANDROVER ROGER]

Well done to all!
Pleased about the announcement of the hours for the shop.We always purchase something there.The pens are really good.

[Kintyre Forum News]

SOme more RNLI news - well done lads!

Campbeltown's D-class, with Al McPhee at the helm, has successfully rescued an adult female who had become severely unwell aboard a yacht situated off Westport Beach. In what have been described as near gale force conditions, David Campbell transferred onto the vessel to deliver casualty care. Al and Mark Scally then brought her safely ashore at Westport despite 12 to 15ft seas. The all-weather lifeboat, under Coxswain David Cox, is currently escorting the yacht to Ardminish Bay, Gigha with one RNLI crew member aboard the casualty.

[Niander]

DO they video the recues ?