Union Hall RNLI assists boat in difficulty with two onboard
Union Hall RNLI came to the aid of a boat approx 28ft in length this afternoon (Monday 14 August) after the vessel got into difficulty at Scullane point west of Castlehaven harbour.
The weather this afternoon was calmer than the morning with wind westerly force 3-4 and sea conditions calm inside Glandore harbour but a bit bumpy once out past Adam. A tow was attached and the boat was towed to the safety of Reen pier and tied up, before the lifeboat returned to Union Hall.
It was another first at Union Hall lifeboat station as it was Paddy Moloney's first call out, under the watchful eye of helm Martin Limrick and Sarah Browne.
Speaking following the call out, Jim Moloney, Union Hall RNLI Deputy Launching Authority said: 'The two men aboard the boat did everything right, they called for help and had an anchor deployed. We would remind everyone going to sea to always carry a means of communication, wear a lifejacket and respect the water'.
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