The Jersey Lifeboat Association

28/10/2026

Tasking report: 28th October 2026
📟 INSHORE LIFEBOAT | SERVICE REPORT 📟

At 09:28 on Wednesday morning, Jersey Coastguard requested the launch of our Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) - Albert Pinel - following reports from a trawler of a small upturned vessel approximately 3 nautical miles east of Gorey.

Launching shortly afterwards with a volunteer crew of four on board, Albert Pinel made best speed around Jersey’s south-east coast towards the last reported position.

Whilst en route, further information and updated sightings were received from local fishing vessels in the area. This enabled Jersey Coastguard to prepare and relay search instructions for our crew to follow on arrival.

Just before commencing the search, the crew spotted the upturned hull and immediately began assessing the situation.

Key observations, including the stowage position of the outboard motor, the presence of broken mooring gear and identifying marks on the vessel, were relayed to Jersey Coastguard.

With no evidence of anyone in the water, and given the potential hazard the upturned vessel posed to other marine traffic, a decision was made to attempt to right the vessel and tow it safely back to Gorey.

With the crew managing to right the vessel safely and establishing a tow back to Gorey, the crew were met by the Ports of Jersey Marine Services team, who recovered the vessel ashore.

Albert Pinel was subsequently stood down and returned to St Helier. The boat and equipment were then washed down, checked and made ready for the next tasking.

A great effort from our volunteer crew, supported by the valuable information provided by local fishing vessels in the area and the co-ordination of Jersey Coastguard.

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19/10/2026

📟 Launch ILB 📟

At 10:23 Saturday morning (17th October),Jersey Coastguard requested our inshore lifeboat Albert Pinel to launch to assist a 10.5 metre sailing vessel located 7 cables south of Elizabeth Breakwater which had suffered engine failure, with smoke coming from the engine room.

Launching on service in minutes, (as the crew were already in the vicinity of the harbour), they were quick to make it to the JLA station to change into dry suits and get back down the pontoon to launch the Albert Pinel. With a crew of 4 volunteers aboard, Albert Pinel made its way to the last reported location where contact with the casualty vessel was made, before confirming with the people aboard that no further smoke had developed and that they were not in immediate danger.

After the Albert Pinel came alongside the vessel and transferred a crew member aboard, it was quickly determined that the vessel was safe and a tow into St Helier harbour was established.

Once the crew set the tow, in increasing sea conditions and with the ebb tide gaining momentum, the best course of action was to make way back to St Helier.

The vessel was transferred to an alongside tow, at the northern end of the small roads, before being brought through the pier heads shortly before 11:28 where it was placed safely alongside Albert Pier pontoon.

The JLA would like to thank Jersey Coastguard and St Helier VTS for communicating the tasking through a VHF message whilst a yacht race was also in progress within our route back to St Helier.

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16/10/2026

🛟 Meet the Crew 🛟

Welcome back to the Meet the Crew series. Say hello to Sean Durham-Waite, one of our Deck Crew here at the JLA.

Name: Sean Durham-Waite
Position on Crew: Deck Crew
On the crew: Since February 2026

Sean has recently completed his first specialised subject after successfully gaining his VHF GMDSS license. As part of our in house deck crew syllabus, he is now working towards gaining his RYA powerboat certification.

Outside of the JLA, Sean is a Care Manager for Island Home Care, looking after the island's vulnerable population.

In his free time Sean enjoys writing music, playing the guitar, reading and travelling. We’re still not entirely sure when he sleeps.

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Your Lives, Your Crew, Your Boats.

04/10/2026

🏊‍♂️ CHALLENGE COMPLETE! 70,000 metres. 7 days. TARGET SMASHED! 🎉💙

Yesterday, Mark completed the final 10,000 metres (400 lengths) of an incredible seven-day swimming challenge in support of the Jersey Lifeboat Association. 🛟

Seven days.
Seven swim marathons.
70,000 metres.
And a whole lot of determination, sore muscles and early starts!

The best part? The fundraising target has been smashed! 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, encouraged and supported Mark throughout the challenge. 💙

But it’s not quite over yet...

The fundraising page is still open, so if you haven’t had a chance to donate, there’s still time to help take that total even higher.

👉 Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/mark-whyman-3

Every extra donation will help support the vital work of the Jersey Lifeboat Association.

70,000 metres done. Target smashed. And what a way to finish! 🏊‍♂️💪🛟💙

Your Lives, Your Crew, Your Boats.

04/10/2026

Tasking report: 4th October 2026

📟 Assemble ILB 📟

At 06:09 this morning (Sunday 4th October) Jersey Coastguard requested our inshore lifeboat crew to assemble in preparation to assist a 42ft sailing vessel located 2 miles west of Jersey that was struggling to make way.

Launching on service a short time later with a crew of 4 volunteers aboard, Albert Pinel made its way to the last reported location where contact with the casualty vessel was made and a welfare check of its crew were carried out.

After a long night at sea, in calm conditions, for the crew aboard the yacht, it was decided the best course of action was to take the yacht under tow and make way back to St Helier.

Our ILB arrived back into St Helier with the casualty vessel shortly before 09:00 where it was placed safely alongside Albert Pier.

Albert Pinel was washed down and refuelled, and made available for the next tasking.

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03/10/2026

02/10/2026

🚨 COME AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIFEBOAT SERVICE! 🚨
We’ll be out in St Helier this Saturday and we’d love to see you! 💙

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026
📍 Lower Charing Cross, St Helier
⏰ 9am – 4pm

Come along, say hello to our fantastic fundraising team, pick up some JLA goodies and, most importantly, help support the volunteers who help keep Jersey’s waters safe. 🌊🚤

The Jersey Lifeboat Association is a local, volunteer-run lifeboat service, relying on the generosity of our island community to keep our crews, boats and lifesaving equipment ready for when they’re needed.

Every donation, purchase and kind word of support makes a difference. ❤️

So if you’re heading into town on Saturday, pop by Lower Charing Cross and see us!

👉 Bring your friends.
👉 Bring the family.
👉 Stop for a chat.
👉 Help support your local lifeboat service.

Your Lives. Your Crew. Your Boats. 💙

28/09/2026

📟 Tasking report: 28/09/2026 📟
At 07:42 this morning, the JLA was requested to launch our ILB, Albert Pinel, following a report of an inverted liferaft spotted between Jersey and Chausey.

Albert Pinel launched shortly afterwards and made best speed towards the liferaft’s last known position. On arrival, the liferaft had drifted from the reported location with the tide.

Jersey Coastguard provided updated information using their drift modelling and, following a short search, the liferaft was located.

A search of the surrounding area was then carried out for any debris or casualties, with nothing found. It is believed the liferaft may have fallen from a passing vessel and subsequently deployed.

The JLA would also like to thank motorists during this morning’s rush hour who made space for responding crew, helping them reach the station and enabling a quicker launch.

Jersey lifeboat crews use blue lights on their personal vehicles when attending time critical deployments. The consideration shown by other road users in allowing crews to make progress safely is greatly appreciated.

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27/09/2026

And the challenge is on.
7 Days 7 Marathons and 70,000 metres to raise money for the JLA.
Day one of this fantastic funding raising event is underway.
Please donate to Mark’s Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/page/mark-whyman-3
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25/09/2026

🏊‍♂️ 7 days. 7 swim marathons. 70,000 metres. One incredible challenge.
On 27 September, Mark Whyman is taking on something seriously tough - swimming 10,000 metres (400 lengths) every day for 7 consecutive days to raise vital funds for the Jersey Lifeboat Association.
He’s already raised over £3,000, but every donation can help push that total higher. 💙🛟
If you can, please donate whatever you can afford and help give Mark the motivation to keep going when those 400 lengths start to hurt!
👉 Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/mark-whyman-3
Every donation counts. Every length counts. And every bit of support means a lot. 🛟💙