Lifeboat crews called to help capsized sailing dinghy

Lifeboat crews were called out to help a sailing dinghy that had capsized off Portobello beach.

Kinghorn lifeboat received multiple reports of a small vessel in difficulty around 8pm on Saturday evening.

After arriving on the scene around 8.30pm, the boat’s occupant said he had capsized multiple times but was not in any difficulty.

The dinghy was able to head back to the beach where it was met by the Fisherrow Coastguard.

Kinghorn crews were called out again around 9.40pm to a report of two people in the water at Portobello.

After relaunching, the crew received confirmation that both people were out of the water.

Posting on social media, they said: “Our team had a busy Saturday evening.

“If you see anyone in difficulty at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

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