The lifeboat launched initially to a capsized Mirror dinghy near Herne Bay pier head. The occupants were already safely ashore, so the dinghy was towed to the launching ramp at Herne Bay harbour. 

Whilst returning to station, the lifeboat was diverted to a 22' sailing yacht off Seasalter. It's engine had failed, and the single occupant was having difficulty sailing in the choppy conditions. A crewman was put aboard to help, and the yacht towed to Faversham creek.

As the lifeboat was returning to station, reports were received of another yacht with engine failure, this time aground near the Sand End Buoy. This yacht was also taken under tow to it's mooring.