It was a busy bank holiday for lifeguards at Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth who rescued five people from the water on Monday.

The first rescue came at noon when senior RNLI lifeguard Hugo Newington-Smith spotted a father and daughter in trouble after their kayak capsized. The pair were struggling to get back into the boat about 200 metres from the shore.

Hugo was able reach them on his rescue board and paddle them both back to the beach.

At 12.30pm lifeguard Liam Brennan spotted a swimmer 20 metres out who was struggling to get back to the beach in strong offshore winds. He paddled out on the rescue board and pulled the man from the water, discovered he was suffering from hypothermia, and transferred him to the care of paramedics at the beach.

Later in the afternoon the lifeguards went to the aid of two paddleboarders who were caught out in strong winds. One woman, who called for help after she fell into the water and struggled to get back on the board or swim to the shore, was brought back to shore by Hugo on the rescue board.

The other paddleboarder was struggling to make headway in the wind, and was rescued and brought safely back to the beach.

Hugo said: "It was an extremely busy weekend with the good weather bringing many more people on to the beaches.

"While we are enjoying the improved weather, it is important to remember that the sea can still be very cold, even in the summer months. If you are trying out watersports for the first time we recommend seeking advice from the lifeguards on the wind and sea conditions before entering the water.

"If you find yourself in trouble in the water please raise your hand and call for help. If you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard, or if you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

To find out your nearest lifeguarded beach visit RNLI.org