Troon Lifeboat assists yacht in Irvine Bay

The launch was agreed and the crew pagers were then activated. The volunteer crew assembled at the lifeboat station where Trent Class all-weather lifeboat RNLB Jim Moffat was launched to the scene.

The yacht with two persons on board was soon located and a tow was established back to Troon.

On arrival at the harbour, D class inshore lifeboat Telford Shopping Centre was launched and took over the tow from the all-weather lifeboat. The yacht was then taken into Troon Yacht Haven where it was berthed with the assistance of Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team.

Both lifeboats then returned to station and were made ready for service with assistance from the shore crew.

RNLI Media Contacts: Andrew Limond, volunteer lifeboat press officer at Troon, 01292 314414 [email protected]

Or Richard Smith, RNLI Public Relations Manager for Scotland on 01738 642956, 07786 668903 or[email protected]

Or Henry Weaver, RNLI Press Officer for Scotland, 01738 642946, 07771 943026, [email protected]

Or contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789.

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