15/06/2026
🚨 Tasking - Sunday 14th June 🚨
Just after completing a training exercise at 1855hrs, our volunteer lifeboat crew received an immediate launch request from HM Coastguard.
A yacht was reported to be taking on water and drifting towards Dovercourt Bay, Harwich and a busy shipping lane.
Our crew quickly located the vessel near Landguard Point and found that the outbound engine mount had broken away, leaving a significant hole just above the waterline. Passing waves and wash were causing water to enter the yacht, creating a potentially dangerous situation.
After checking the welfare of the sole crew member on board, we safely towed the vessel to Suffolk Yacht Harbour, where the Felixstowe Coastguard Rescue Team was on hand to provide assistance.
As an independent lifeboat, we rely entirely on the generosity of yourselves, our followers and supporters.
Every launch, every training exercise, and piece of lifesaving equipment is funded through donations from our local community and beyond.
If you'd like to support our work, please consider making a donation at:
🌐 www.FelixstoweLifeboat.org.uk
We would also love to hear from you if you can help by hosting a fundraising event in aid of Felixstowe Lifeboat - whether its a coffee morning, quiz night, sponsored challenge, or workplace fundraiser, every pound raised help keep our crew and lifeboat rescue ready.
Thank you for your continued support 🧡
