Ramsey RNLI were called out yesterday afternoon when a member of the public who was concerned about the the safety of a kayak in the sea off Dog Mills raised the alarm.

However, when The volunteer lifeboat crew of the RNLB Ruby Clery, under the command of Coxswain Jason Colley, reached the kayak, they found that those on board, an adult and a child, were safe and well. Sea conditions at the time of the call were described as flat calm.

The lifeboat was recovered, washed down and made ready for service.

Lifeboat Operations Manager Kevin Christian said: ’The member of the public did the correct thing by calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard.

iIf you encounter difficulties while swimming or in the sea follow the RNLI’s ’How to Float’ advice (www.respectthewater.com/) which is to float to increase your chances of survival.’