1633 A Call was received by Guernsey Coastguard from Air Traffic Control that a pilot on an inbound flight had spotted a Person supported by a Lifejacket in the water, one mile south from Pleinmont Point.

1637 Lifeboat Red + AirSearch Red.

1658 “Spirit of Guernsey” on scene in the reported location, starting search pattern.  Two local fishing boats, “Molly Ann” and “Prospect” assisting in the search.

1856 After an extensive search including the South Coast of Guernsey, Lihou, Rocquaine and as far north as Cobo in very clear and ideal conditions for the search; no trace could be found of the person or the lifejacket.  As there had been no persons reported missing and any vessels / yachts to have been in the area, the search has been called off.

1938 “ Spirit of Guernsey” returns to St Peter Port. AirSearch stood down.

St Peter Port lifeboat returning to port after the shout. Photo by Colin Le Conte

Lifeboat being refuelled ready for the next action. Photo by Colin Le Conte

Jason Norman, Deputy Coxswain at the wheel. Photo by Colin Le Conte

The search pattern from last night’s search. Data provided by Digimap

Saturday, 12th March 2016 evening, Guernsey Coastguard received a telephone call from “Catch U Later” advising that they had run out of fuel and were unsure of their position. The Pilot Boat “St Sampson” made an initial attempt to locate “Catch U Later”, whilst preparing to transfer a pilot to “Jaynee W”, but without success.

The St Peter Port Lifeboat “The Spirit of Guernsey” was launched and located “Catch U Later” in the Little Russel before towing her safely back to St Peter Port.

Pic by Tony Rive 12-03-16
The Spirit of Guernsey refuelling back in port after the 2nd shout in 24 hours. Two of the 4 Man Crew walk off the St Peter Port Lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey after they had been rescued in their Motor Cruiser west of Tauteney Beacon after they had run out of Fuel somewhere between Herm and St Sampson’s Harbour. The fast flowing northerly tide pushed their craft swiftly north before the Lifeboat men found them.

Catch U Later having been towed back to St Peter Port – picture by Tony Rive

Catch U Later having been towed back to St Peter Port – picture by Tony Rive

Catch U Later having been towed back to St Peter Port – picture by Tony Rive

A tribute to Brian Green who passed away on Saturday 9th January 2016. An amazing photographer, a great St Peter Port lifeboat supporter and a gentleman.

Brian Green was a lifeboat enthusiast and as a photographer spent a great deal of his own time at sea on exercise with the crew. He brought his professional expertise to use in capturing the images of life on board and this proved invaluable to the local and national service.

He was held in great respect by all, and especially by the crew members stationed at St Peter Port.

A modest man, not easily drawn into conversation about his own exploits but a very knowledgeable person, his calm attitude always came to the fore when faced with a challenging situation. It was never a surprise that when crew members were winched off the lifeboat they found Brian already onboard the helicopter taking photographs. He took pleasure in finding archive images for exhibitions and publicity, devoting a great deal of time.

The first photo was taken on 9th May 2005. Brian was taking a photo with many former Harbourmasters and John Webster suggested he would take a photo with Brian in it. A rare event for Brian to be that side of the lens.

The 2nd photo is an iconic photo that Brian was very proud of. It was the most popular and award winning photo of the Sir William Arnold and was even on the front cover of the telephone directory.

The 3rd photo is Brian’s last RNLI event at Government House in November where he took the official photos including this group photo of the award winners.

Picture: Brian Green – November 10, 2015 – RNLI Presentations at Government House