Synopsis

Whether novice sailors or seasoned captains, adverse conditions can quickly overwhelm anyone, demanding rescue. On Ireland's east coast, the crew of Courtown's inshore lifeboat confronts one of their most demanding operations yet: in deep water, they must maintain a teenage girl with suspected spinal injuries in a stable, afloat position for forty minutes, acutely aware that any movement risks permanent paralysis. Simultaneously, on England's Riviera in Devon, the Torbay crew have mere minutes t