Union Hall RNLI assists racing yacht in difficulty
Union Hall RNLI were requested tonight ( Tuesday 20 June) by Valentia Coast Guard at 8.32pm to provide assistance to a 6.5m yacht with two people onboad, seven and half miles south of Adam Island at the entrance to Glandore harbour.
Speaking after the callout, John Kelleher Union Hall RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said: 'The crew of the yacht made the right decision to contact the Coast Guard sooner rather than later. Always carry a means of communication, be it VHF or mobile phone. It is very important, especially at nighttime".
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