Thames Coastguard requested the lifeboat to launch to assist a broken down dinghy off Tankerton Slopes. 

On arrival the seven occupants (two adults and five children) were brought aboard the lifeboat, and the dinghy was taken in tow. One man who had fallen overboard earlier was placed in a survival bag, to prevent any further heat loss.

The dinghy and occupants were subsequently landed ashore at the launching ramp in front of the boathouse.