
Sennen Cove RNLI lifeboat escorts yacht into the safety of Newlyn Harbour
On Easter Sunday afternoon (1 April), the National Coastwatch team at Gwennap Head reported to HM Coastguard Falmouth their concerns about a yacht close to the shore in the Porthcurno area.
The Coastguard tasked the volunteer Sennen Cove lifeboat crew, the Coastguard Rescue helicopter 924, and the Coastguard Cliff Rescue Teams from Land's End and Penzance to carry out a search.
The RNLI Sennen Cove all weather lifeboat City of London III launched at 4.06 pm to take part in the search. The poor visibility made the search difficult, but the yacht was eventually located off Lamorna Cove. The vessel's sails were furled, but she was under power. However, the blustery southeast wind and rough seas were hampering her progress. It was therefore decided that the lifeboat should shadow her as she made her way to Newlyn.
Once the yacht was safely berthed in the safety of Newlyn harbour, the City of London III crew returned to Sennen Cove, arriving at the station at 6.15 pm.
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