• May 11: Belladean stuck in Portland race and unable to make headway against ebb tide. Weymouth all-weather lifeboat launched.
• May 5: Five dinghies in trouble off Portland Bill. Local boat Tiger Lily tows two back and the ILB tows three back.
• Apr 14: Bayraider boat breaks down near to Portland Harbour entrance and the ILB crew tow her.
• Jan 15: ILB launches to windsurfer in difficulties in Portland Harbour.
• Mar 27: ILB launched to a 6-metre cabin cruiser that had broken down in Portland Harbour.
• Mar 7: ILB helped Dorset Fire and Rescue Service to get across to a hut on fire on Chesil Beach. No persons in danger.
• Jan 3: ILB helps to re-rig a tow on a fishing boat.
• Jan 2: Both lifeboats launch to 16 kayakers in trouble in Portland Race. Two casualties airlifted.
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