Beaumaris RNLI volunteers assist a motor yacht that had lost her propellor.

The Beaumaris Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Annette Mary Liddington with her volunteer crew, proceeded to the vessel confirming that the two adults aboard had lifejackets.

Once the lifeboat crew had ensured that all was well with the two occupants of the vessel. An assessment was carried out by the lifeboat helm in consultation with the Coastguard, as to the best course of action to be taken.

It was decided that as no other suitable vessel was in the vicinity and as the craft was in an area with a strong tidal flow and with freshening winds expected, it would present a navigation hazard to other vessels. Therefore, for safety reasons, the boat would be towed to the nearest available safe mooring.

However, as work was commencing on the moorings at Beaumaris the boat was towed to the nearest alternative being Port Penrhyn. Once this had been completed by 9.54pm and with the occupant electing to remain aboard, the lifeboat was released by the Coastguard to return to her station.

A RNLI spokesperson said: ‘The informant did the correct thing in alerting the Coastguard to the situation. This meant our volunteer lifeboat crew were able to reach the location quickly and help out.’

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