Falmouth inshore lifeboat was called out twice on Saturday in with both call-outs having a satisfactory ending,

At 12.47pm volunteer crews pagers were activated following an RYA Safe Trx App distress alert being received by HM Coastguard from a paddleboarder who had set out from St Mawes.

The Inshore Lifeboat, 'Robina Nixon Chard' launched 12 minutes later, into poor weather conditions and minimal visibility, but were recalled four minutes later, before reaching the Carrick Roads.

Falmouth Coastguard, through the app, had called the casualty's emergency contact, who confirmed that the paddleboarders intentions were to do a down wind paddle from St Mawes.

They were also able to able to track the casualty using GPS, once again through the app, and confirmed that they had come ashore at Ski Beach and had walked back to St Mawes. The launch was cancelled after the coastguard contacted the paddleboarder who confirmed they were safe.

Just five hours the crew were paged once again following a 999 call from a member of the public with concerns over a wing-foiler in difficulties 100m off of Gyllyngvase Beach.

The Atlantic 85 lifeboat, 'Robina Nixon Chard' launched just 11 minutes after the crew were paged and made best speed in the rain and slight seas, reaching the last reported position of the wing foiler just before 6pm.

After a quick search of the area, it was confirmed by HM Coastguard that the casualty was back on the beach, safe and well.

The lifeboat was released by the Coastguard, returning to the station by 6.11pm for refuelling and readying for further service.

The service was classed as a false alarm but with good intent.