A HUGE rescue effort has been under way after a boat “completely disappeared” more than five days ago. The red and white nine-meter Sunseeker sports boat, named Rapido, departed from Grays on April 24 on a planned voyage to Maldon in mid-Essex. However, the boat didn’t arrive in Heybridge Basin as expected and an alert was sounded on April 25. Paul Gilson, chairman of Leigh Town Council, and a fisherman, said it was “totally out of the ordinary” for a boat to go completely missing. He also warned of the dangers of sailing through north easterly winds. Paul said: “To completely disappear, it’s not something that happens often. It’s very rare.
A HUGE rescue effort has been under way after a boat “completely disappeared” more than five days ago. The red and white nine-meter Sunseeker sports boat, named Rapido, departed from Grays on April 24 on a planned voyage to Maldon in mid-Essex. However, the boat didn’t arrive in Heybridge Basin as expected and an alert was sounded on April 25. Paul Gilson, chairman of Leigh Town Council, and a fisherman, said it was “totally out of the ordinary” for a boat to go completely missing. He also warned of the dangers of sailing through north easterly winds. Paul said: “To completely disappear, it’s not something that happens often. It’s very rare.
Steve Moore, interim executive director for neighbourhoods and environment, has urged visitors to act responsibly while heading to Southend over the bank holiday. He said: “We really want people to come to Southend and enjoy themselves, enjoy the bank holiday weekend and enjoy the new freedoms the relaxing of lockdown restrictions brings. “However, we would also ask that those visiting the town are respectful of the area and the residents who live here. Please dispose of litter properly or take it home with you. Please park considerately of others. Please drink safely and responsibly, and if you are leaving late at night, please be mindful of noise in residential areas.
A HUGE rescue effort has been under way after a boat “completely disappeared” more than five days ago. The red and white nine-meter Sunseeker sports boat, named Rapido, departed from Grays on April 24 on a planned voyage to Maldon in mid-Essex. However, the boat didn’t arrive in Heybridge Basin as expected and an alert was sounded on April 25. Paul Gilson, chairman of Leigh Town Council, and a fisherman, said it was “totally out of the ordinary” for a boat to go completely missing. He also warned of the dangers of sailing through north easterly winds. Paul said: “To completely disappear, it’s not something that happens often. It’s very rare.