Youghal RNLI launch to assist two kayakers in difficulty in Ardmore Bay
Youghal RNLI volunteer lifeboat was requested to launch today (6 May) at 3.55pm to reports of two kayakers in difficulty at Sampson Crane in Ardmore Bay, as part of a multi agency rescue for the second time over the May bank holiday.
The inshore lifeboat, helmed by Jason Ansbro with crew members Jack Nolan, Jason Innes and John McCarthy arrived within 10 minutes of launching. Shortly after arriving at the location one crew member entered the water and swam to the rocks to assess the causalty where he was standing waiting for assistance. Upon being assessed the causalty did not require any medical assistance and was escorted to the lifeboat along with his kayak that had filled with water and capsized.
Weather was fair with a calm sea state and light breeze. Rescue 117 was also in attendance and proceeded to do a sweep of the area to confirm there were no other casualties.
The crew that reminded in the lifeboat approached another kayaker that was also there but did not require any assistance, and proceeded to follow the lifeboat to Ardmore pier where they were handed over to Ardmore Coast Guard who were awaiting their arrival.
Speaking after the call out Youghal RNLI Helm Jason Ansbro said ,’ This was a straight forward shout with a great outcome, with the weather becoming finer it is so important to always have a means of communication within reach at all times.’
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