VOLUNTEERS from St Davids RNLI were paged at 2:17pm on Wednesday( Aug 31) after a series of 999 calls concerned for the welfare of three stand-up paddle boarders blown out to sea off Caerfai Bay.
Calls were made to HM Coastguard by both onlookers and the casualties themselves.
The charity’s All Weather Tamar class Lifeboat, Norah Wortley, launched shortly after and made best speed to the location.
The casualties were swiftly located using binoculars and were already three quarters of a mile offshore.
The casualties remained together on their SUP boards, and upon our arrival appeared fit and well. They also each had their own mobile devices protected in waterproof cases which enabled them to make the vital call for help.
Once safely aboard the lifeboat, the casualties were returned to their launch point at Caerfai beach using our daughter boat. They were greeted by HM Coastguard – St Davids who provided assistance once ashore.
The RNLI said: “If you’re heading to sea, check the forecast weather conditions and always carry a means of calling for help.”
