Search suspended - missing kayaker off Hove, Brighton

UPDATE SUNDAY 10.30PM

At nightfall, Sunday 2nd August, HM Coastguard suspended the search for a missing kayaker off Hove and Shoreham pending further information. An intensive eight hour search of the area took place on Sunday 2nd August.  


HM Coastguard Safety advice for Sea Kayaking/Sea canoeing:

Ensure that someone at home knows your passage plan including points of arrival and departure, timescale, number in group and other relevant information. Check weather forecasts and tidal conditions and ensure that your skill levels are appropriate for where you are kayaking. Wear a buoyancy aid and check that equipment is functioning properly, that your distress flares are in date and are stowed where you can reach them. Carriage of a 406 Personal Locator Beacon is highly recommended for more remote locations.

Carry a VHF marine band radio (fitted with DSC if possible) and learn how to use it. Where there is good network coverage then it is worth carrying a mobile phone in a waterproof bag. Call the Coastguard if you get into difficulty, preferably via channel 16 on your radio or if not by calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard. Join the RYA’s SafeTrx safety identification scheme – it’s free and will give HM Coastguard the information that they need to get you an even swifter response in an emergency. Start now on the Royal Yachting Association website



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