Fishguard RNLI assist yacht with engine failure

The lifeboat, with full volunteer crew, launched shortly before 10.00am having been requested by HM Coastguard. The two crew aboard the 35 foot yacht 'Mistral' had radioed that their engine had failed. The lifeboat arrived on scene at 10.30am in poor visibility and, having established a towline, brought the yacht to Fishguard harbour, which was their intended destination, arriving shortly before 1.00pm.

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For further information please contact Peter Kedward, Lifeboat Press Officer ,Fishguard on 07813180062 or 01348 872359

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