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Liberty Hits the Rocks

Liberty Hits the Rocks
By Charles Ballard Tue, 28 August 2012 9:28AM

Over the weekend Cowes RNLI came to the aid of a Yacht that hit underwater rocks off Cowes.

The boat had lost part of its rudder in the Force 4 westerly, however it was found that the boat was able to steer itself off the rocks and back into East Cowes Marina unaided. Meaning that the lifeboat was able to return to the station 45 minutes after launching. 

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