A MAN was rescued from a life raft on Sunday, after his boat sank two miles south west of St Catherine’s Point.
At 2.40pm, Solent Coastguard was contacted by an angler who said his 25-foot angling boat was taking in water.
The man, from Lee-on-the-Solent, launched a red flare as he abandoned the vessel, which was spotted by the offshore patrol vessel Port Of Spain.
A fast response craft picked up the casualty, who was uninjured but suffering from shock.
Solent Coastguard watch manager Dave Williams said: "This man helped to bring about his own speedy rescue by being well prepared for his trip.
"He had a VHF radio, the right kit, including life raft, emergency flares and he was able to give the coastguard an accurate position."
Reporter: martinn@iwcpmail.co.uk