Coastal Cruises Poole Crew Rescue Two Paddleboarders in Distress in Swash Channel
Poole, Dorset — The crew of Coastal Cruises Poole vessel Fortuna sprang into action today when two paddleboarders got into difficulty in the fast-moving waters of the Swash Channel, just outside Poole Harbour.
The incident occurred during the Poole – Swanage Jurassic Coast Cruise when Fortuna’s captain spotted the individuals struggling to stay afloat and clearly in distress. Responding without hesitation, the vessel’s crew coordinated swiftly with Solent Coastguard to initiate a rescue.
Thanks to the quick-thinking and professional conduct of Captain Jamie Moysey, Crew Luke Johnson, and Chris Furniss, both paddleboarders were brought safely onboard Fortuna and returned to shore unharmed.
“This is a perfect example of the high level of vigilance and seamanship our crews maintain at all times,” said Carol Scott, Managing Director at Coastal Cruises Poole. “We are extremely proud of Jamie, Luke, and Chris for their calm, capable handling of what could have been a very serious situation.”
This event underscores the vital role that commercial passenger vessels and trained crews can play in supporting marine safety in busy harbour areas.