RNLI lifeguards rescued a young mother and her toddler on Sunday afternoon as they were blown out to sea in strong offshore winds off Saundersfoot beach. RNLI lifeguards spotted the mother and her daughter in an inflatable dinghy at about 1 pm. Because of the strong offshore winds, the lifeguards approached the woman to advise her of the conditions when a strong gust caught the inflatable, taking it further out to sea. As the lifeguards reached the water they were already 100 metres offshore and quickly being taken further out to sea. RNLI lifeguards Jago Neath and Angelo Fecci paddled after the two on rescue boards, but struggled to keep up with the inflatable due to the strong winds. As the inflatable was drifting further out to sea, the young mother, who was visiting the area from Nottingham, panicked and jumped into the sea. With just the toddler on board, the inflatable was lighter and drifting out to sea at a faster pace, causing the child to also panic and jump into the sea. As the lifeguards caught up with the two, the mother had reached her daughter and was trying to hold her above water whilst struggling to stay afloat herself. Jago quickly grabbed the child - who was wearing a lifejacket - taking her out of the water onto the rescue board. As Jago transferred the child back to the beach, Angelo assisted the mother onto the rescue board. Back at the beach, the mother and child were both shaken but thankfully unharmed after the experience. The mother was advised of the dangers of using inflatable dinghies in offshore winds by the lifeguards. Adam Pitman, RNLI Lifeguard supervisor, said: "We don't advise for anyone to use inflatable dinghies in open water. Please remember that inflatables are full of air, therefore they are very light and can easily be blown out to sea or further than intended. If you do choose to use an inflatable dinghy out on the coast, please take note of the orange windsock - this will help indicate the direction of the wind. If you find that you're taken out further than intended, please stay within the dinghy and shout for help and the lifeguards will come to your assistance." • RNLI lifeguards provide a daily safety cover on Pembrokeshire beaches from 10 am - 6 pm every day throughout the summer season.