Happisburgh lifeboat was launched after reports that a dinghy was floating off the north Norfolk coast.
Lifeboat spokesman Philip Smith said: 'We were called at 12.21pm on Good Friday to a dinghy floating about 400m off Happisburgh Lighthouse.
'The boat was launched with a crew of three. A search was carried out but the dinghy was not found, and we were stood down.'
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here