Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat launches to yacht with machinery failure
At 11.54am on Sunday 17 May 2026 Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat was tasked by Belfast Coastguard to a yacht with 10 persons onboard competing in a sailing race with suspected machinery failure to the north of the harbour entrance.
With the yacht berthed, the inshore lifeboat was able to return to station and was made ‘ready for service’ with the assistance of the shore crew.
Following the callout Troon RNLI inshore lifeboat helm Stephen Kerr said, ’We would like to extend our thanks to Troon Harbour and Troon Yacht Haven for their assistance in bringing the yacht home safe and we also wish the sailing team well for future events.’
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