20/07/08 - Service to two kayaks reported in difficulty off of Scratby. The lifeboat launched with O Nutt as Coxswain. The lifeboat proceeded to Scratby as it got there it found the two kayaks had got ashore safely.
26/07/08 — Service to F.V Nicola Dawn who had broken down ½ a mile south of the station. The wind farm vessel Celtic Warrior stood by until the lifeboat got alongside during which time the Nicola Dawn had got his engine restarted. The lifeboat escorted the Nicola Dawn back to Yarmouth.
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27/07/08 —
Service to a reported missing yacht that had not been seen for some 30
hours. The lifeboat launched a proceeded 10 miles east of the station
where it was to commence searching. As the lifeboat reached the search
area the yacht was found in Lowestoft harbour. Gorleston and Adlebourgh
lifeboats were also launched.
01/08/08 — The ILB was tasked to look for a reported dead body in the
water off the Haven holiday camp. The ILB searched the area but found
nothing so returned to station
02/08/08 — Service to yacht Truant who had suffered engine failure 2
miles NE of the Cockle buoy and was having difficulty sailing into the
fresh southerly wind and strong ebb tide. The lifeboat got alongside and
transferred A Low and N Beales onto the yacht to connect the tow. A crew
member from the yacht was transferred onto the lifeboat as he was
suffering from seasickness. A course was then set for Lowestoft harbour.
04/08/08 — The ILB was asked to join the search for a missing 7 year old
boy lost from Haven holiday camp. Shortly after launching the boy was
found safe and well on land.