The Padstow lifeboat was called out to the aid of a local vessel on Friday 18th September. The Padstow-based fishing boat “Northern Lights” suffered sudden rudder failure when about 20 miles north of Trevose Head.
The lifeboat “Spirit of Padstow” launched at 1.50pm and quickly made its way to the scene where the volunteer crew were able to attach a tow and bring the stricken vessel safely in to Padstow Harbour.
With Padstow still very much a community that uses the Sea, the town is very supportive of their local lifeboat and its crew. Occasions where the lifeboat is able to assist members of the town’s fishing community are fortunately rare but when they occur only serve to strengthen the bond and sense of pride.
Padstow’s RNLI Tamar class lifeboat ‘Spirit of Padstow’ launched at 20.28pm on the 15th of August to the aid of swimmers off Treyarnon Bay.
Four swimmers were reported to be in difficulties off Treyarnon Bay beach. The lifeboat launched and made its way to the scene making ready the y-boat to be deployed.
On arrival at the scene the lifeboat was stood down when the swimmers were helped ashore by other members of the public.
The Padstow lifeboat station has been in operation since 1827 though a brand new boathouse was constructed to accommodate the new "Tamar Class" lifeboat which is clearly visible from Mother Ivey's Bay.
Here at Mother Ivey's Bay Holiday Park, we welcome guests of all ages, most of whom make good use of the local beaches in the area. The north coast of Cornwall is blessed with a winning combination of golden sandy beaches and exhilarating surf which makes for exciting swimming and watersports.
We would urge all of our guests, though, to bear in mind that the sea and tides require respect from visitors at all times of the year.
If in any doubt at all about tide times and local currents, or if your surfing/swimming skills haven't been used in a while you should consider visiting one of the many local beaches with a lifeguard patrol. On any of these beaches you have the benefit of local experts to keep an eye on conditions and the safest areas to swim or surf will be clearly marked out.
It is helpful to familiarise yourself with the flag markers and what they mean when you arrive at the beach.
In addition to providing a very valuable beach lifeguard service, the RNLI also operate an all weather lifeboat station on Trevose Head which is clearly visible from Mother Ivey's Bay. The Padstow lifeboat is a relatively new Tamar Class (appropriately enough!) "Spirit of Padstow" which has been in service since 2006. You can visit the RNLI station dfuring your stay and and any contribution you can make to the invaluable work of the RNLI will, we are sure, be most appreciated.
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