The serene waters around Corinella jetty, near French Island off the Mornington Peninsula, turned tumultuous when a mother and her two teenage daughters found themselves in a precarious situation. It was around 2:10 p.m. when police were alerted to the distressing scene: three kayakers struggling against the powerful currents and gusty winds of Western Port Bay.

The family had ventured out to retrieve a kayak that had drifted away. However, they were soon overpowered by the natural elements, finding themselves about a kilometer from the safety of the shoreline. Thankfully, all three wore life jackets, which provided some measure of security as they awaited rescue.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter quickly responded to the call for help, efficiently locating and winching the women to safety, bringing relief to the tense situation. This timely intervention underscored the importance of life jackets and rapid emergency response.

Not long after, at approximately 3 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched once more, this time to Lake King in Paynesville, East Gippsland. Here, another kayaker found themselves in trouble, highlighting the unpredictable nature of water adventures.

Around 3pm crews were called to Lake King in Paynesville, East Gippsland to help another kayaker in trouble.

Witnesses said they saw a 41-year-old man struggling before his kayak rolled, hours earlier.

The Air Wing spotted the Hoppers Crossing man and dropped a smoke marker highlighting his location, where he was picked up by the coast guard.

He was returned to shore unharmed.

On the other side of the state, police were called to a caravan park jetty in Port Arlington around 3pm, where a pair of paddleboarders had set out two hours earlier.

A family member called Triple-Zero after the 51-year-old woman and 17-year-old boy failed to return.

A search was launched with local police units, Air Wing, Life Saving Victoria and Queenscliff Coast Guards all trying to find them.

Air Wing officers spotted them lying on their boards and waving near Wyndham Harbour about 6.20pm, more than 10 kilometres from where they set off.

The pair were cold and exhausted but otherwise uninjured.