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Yarmouth Lifeboat Assists Motor Cruiser In Difficulty

Yarmouth RNLI. Photo by Alex Pimm

A 38-foot motor yacht with engine and steering failure was rescued by the crew of Yarmouth RNLI yesterday (Sunday).

A 38-foot motor yacht with engine and steering failure was rescued by the crew of Yarmouth RNLI yesterday (Sunday).

Yarmouth RNLI’s Severn class all weather lifeboat was tasked to launch by HM Coastguard at 3.07pm.

The volunteer crew headed west out of the Solent to locate the motor cruiser, with three persons and a dog on board, that was in difficulty approximately six miles south of Hengistbury Head.

Yarmouth RNLI. Photo by Alex Pimm

Yarmouth RNLI. Photo by Alex Timm

Once on scene, Yarmouth RNLI were challenged by rough conditions and westerly winds gusting at over 30 knots. Having assessed the situation. two drogue anchors were deployed and a tow line established ready for the journey to Yarmouth.

On arrival back in Yarmouth, the RNLI established an alongside tow in order to safely take the motor yacht into the harbour. Everyone on board (including the dog) had followed RNLI safety advice and were wearing a lifejacket. All were safe and unharmed.

Yarmouth RNLI. Photo by Teresa Fox

Yarmouth RNLI. Photo by Teresa Fox

Yarmouth Lifeboat returned to her berth and was ready for service at 7.35pm.

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