The Queen’s Harbour Master and Ministry of Defence Police are advising leisure water users in Plymouth Sound and the Tamar estuary to follow safety advice during the summer holidays.

In particular, paddle boarders, windsurfers, kayakers, yachtsmen, powerboat and dinghy sailors are asked to ensure they are properly equipped and informed before going afloat.

The Ministry of Defence Police Marine Unit, led by Inspector Tony Micallef, has a fleet of boats on the water 24 hours a day in all weathers primarily protecting Devonport Naval Base.

At the same time they are able to offer advice to recreational users and respond to tasks from the emergency services as well as assist HM Coast Guard and the RNLI.