Windsurfing has some hardcore addicts ... pricey boards with multiple sail and mast options. While those top-end rigs appealed to a durable elite, they have proven utterly intimidating to beginners.

They reached the windsurfer within four minutes. The ILB crew found the casualty to be in good health and spirits and well prepared, but his mast had unfortunately broken while sailing ...

It tore through his windsurf sail as he was immobilised on his board on the water. What's next? The incident was reported and the beach was closed. James McCarthy-Price would happily never meet ...