The helicopter returned to its Lee-on-Solent base three times to refuel and Cowes lifeboat also returned to station once to refuel and change its volunteer crew
The RNLI are seeking to move the lifeguard station on Sandown Beach and place it in a permanent position to save costs of removing and returning it each year.
This image of Her Majesty the Queen officially opening the Cowes Lifeboat Station in 2012 is one of several issued by the RNLI ahead of Sunday's anniversary
Searches carried out by independent lifeboat as well as coastguard yesterday after empty kayak found in Sandown. Turned out it was from a beachut that had been broken into and vandalised.
The Isle of Wight Safety Advisory Group urge people not to put themselves, volunteers and key workers at risk who are already stretched by the coronavirus crisis.