Port Talbot RNLI Lifeboat Tasked To 34 Foot Yacht
Whilst carrying out safety cover for a local clubs 'Aquathon' contest, the lifeboat was tasked at 6.45pm to assist a 34foot yacht which had steering problems.
The yacht was just off Jersey Marine and was heading for the River Neath.When the lifeboat arrived on scene, the two people on board had managed to sort out the steering and were progressing slowly towards the river. The lifeboat then escorted the vessel back to the Monkstone marina where it was safely tied up at its berth and the lifeboat then returned to station.
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