The lifeboat launched to assist a sailing dinghy reported capsized off Seasalter, in squally conditions. The lifeboat took the dinghy under tow, and then landed it and its two occupants ashore into the care of Herne Bay Mobile coastguard.

The lifeboat then proceeded to a Dart catamaran waving for assistance 1 mile off Seasalter. One of the two occupants, who was in a very distressed state due to the sea conditions, was taken aboard the lifeboat and landed ashore at the boathouse.

The lifeboat then checked the local area for any other boats that may have been in difficulties. Whitstable Yacht Club was in the process of hosting the Dart 18 National Championships, and a large number of boats were racing when the squall struck. Several needed assistance, and the Yacht Club's rescue boats were fully occupied.

Once it was confirmed that all craft and their crews were safely ashore, the lifeboat returned to station.