Fowey RNLI called to assist 36ft sailing sloop with lost propeller

Therefore, Fowey’s all-weather Trent class lifeboat Maurice and Joyce Hardy was launched yesterday morning (Saturday 21 April), by coxswain, Malcolm Richardson, to rendezvous with Eglantine a mile south of Pencarrow Head. A tow was attached by the volunteer crew and she was brought safely back to Fowey.

Amelia Luck was on her first shout as a trainee volunteer lifeboat crew member.

The coxswain said: 'It was an unfortunate occurrence for the couple on the yacht but we are happy to help whenever people are in need, whatever the time or conditions.'

The lifeboat was brought back to the station and made ready for service by 9.25am.

For more information please contact Cath Beard, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Fowey RNLI on 07969 693218. For urgent calls out of hours please contact the Duty RNLI Press Officer on 01202 336789.

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