UPDATE ON LOCH GAIRLOCH SEARCH

The search resumed this morning for a 32 year old man following the capsizing of a canoe on Loch Gairloch yesterday.

Portree and Lochinver RNLI lifeboats launched this morning and other local vessels have also offered their help in the search.  Gairloch and Lochinver Coastguard Rescue Teams have been searching the shoreline and outlying islands.

The weather forecast for the search area today is winds South Easterly veering South Westerly force 5-7 for much of the day with rain and showers.

Carol Collins, Stornoway Coastguard Watch Manager said,
“The weather is less favourable for searching today than yesterday but units have been out searching since first light.  Sadly at this stage the search and rescue phase has now moved to a recovery mission.”  


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 Notes to Editors

Communications:

  1. Minimum recommended communications equipment for Dinghy sailors / canoeists / kayakers: hand held vhf, flares, charged mob phone

  1. The MCA recommends that [kayakers, canoeists, rowers, dinghy sailors and the like] wear buoyancy aids

  1. The MCA is a partner in the Sea Vision UK campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the sea and maritime activities.  Sea Vision promotes the importance and economic value of the sector and works to highlight the exciting range of activities and career opportunities available to young people within the UK growing maritime sector. www.seavisionuk.org

  1. Stay safe - before heading out on the water get trained, check weather and tides, wear a lifejacket, avoid alcohol and keep in touch

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