RNLI crews were called to a kite surfer after he was stranded in due to strong winds.

A KITE surfer became stranded near Stert Island on Wednesday.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution crews were called to the surfer, Nick Luget, and lifted him and his equipment into the lifeboat.

The kite had turned inside out in strong winds, leaving Nick stranded in the water. Another kite surfer spotted him and called for help.