Coastguards don’t like getting their feet wet. Basically if someone is actually in the water then it’s the RNLI, normally the inshore boat.
Don’t get me wrong were not scared of water, it just we are under orders to leave it well alone.
What we do have is a Perry Rescue Line, or throw bag. Basically you throw the weighted bag at the casualty in the water, and the internal the rope then uncoils. If you’re smart you’ve remembered to hold on to the end of the rope! Then you drag said casualty back to shore.
Don’t get me wrong were not scared of water, it just we are under orders to leave it well alone.
What we do have is a Perry Rescue Line, or throw bag. Basically you throw the weighted bag at the casualty in the water, and the internal the rope then uncoils. If you’re smart you’ve remembered to hold on to the end of the rope! Then you drag said casualty back to shore.
Above: Bag in storage state Below: Don't forget the wrist strap.
We were given a shiny new one last week and so Brian and I had some practice throws in the car park. There is technique, but its surprising accurate once you get the hang of it. Brian demonstrated his skill by nearly taking my head off at 20 yards.
Tomorrow.....A mystery visitor to the station - 'Coastguard X'
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