Flamborough lifeboat launched to a yacht in difficulty off Flamborough Head
Flamborough RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew launched on Thursday 19 April at 0.20am to the assistance of a 20’ yacht which was in difficulty off Flamborough head.
On arrival the yacht was found to be aground in shallow water and could not be safely reached by the lifeboat. The volunteer crew stood by continually assessing the situation whilst personnel of Bridlington Coastguard assisted the yachts skipper off his vessel and to safety over the beach.
At 3.10am when the tide had risen sufficiently a line was secured to the yacht and an attempt was made to tow it. At 3.35am as the yacht reached deeper water clear of the rocks it capsized.
Flamborough volunteer crew reported that there were no obvious signs of pollution from the vessel and were advised to stand down by Humber Coastguard, when they then returned safely to station at South Landing at 3.50am.
For more information please contact Ian Smith, RNLI Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on: 07583 618677.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.