Paddleboarders warned after increase in rescues this summer
At Aberavon beach in Port Talbot, they had 14 rescues in one weekend.
At Aberavon beach in Port Talbot, they had 14 rescues in one weekend.
RNLI crews said there was a strong westerly breeze blowing across the popular seaside spot, which meant that the paddleboarders were paddling against the wind.
Emma Powell, 24, died after she and two others came into difficulty while in the water hours after purchasing an inflatable paddleboard, the inquest heard.