The lifeboat launched to a report of a sailing dinghy drifting seawards off Tankerton.

The dinghy was found two miles north of Swalecliffe. The sails were rigged, and there was a lifejacket and water bottle on board.

As there was concern that someone could have fallen overboard, the lifeboat commenced a search. However, after about five minutes, the owner contacted Thames Coastguard to report that the dinghy had drifted off from the shore, with no one aboard.

As the lifeboat crew were recovering the dinghy,  Thames CG requested the lifeboat to proceed to Reculver, where a jet skier was in difficulties.

The lifeboat left the dinghy to drift, making a note of its position, and then headed for Reculver, where the jet skier was found hanging onto his craft, unable to reboard it due to severe cramp. An angling boat was also alongside, having stopped to assist. He was brought aboard the lifeboat, and the jet ski taken in tow.

Both were landed ashore at Reculver, to be met by Herne Bay Mobile CG, and the lifeboat then went back to find the dinghy.

After a short search, it was located, and landed ashore to its grateful owner at Tankerton Bay Sailing Club ramp.