Early Call For Holyhead RNLI
It was an early start to the weekend for Holyhead RNLI volunteers, when they were called to a yacht in trouble at 8.15am today (Saturday 2 June).
The UK Coastguard requested the launch of the all-weather lifeboat Christopher Pearce after the three-person crew of the 10 metre yacht called for help from their position near the Skerries lighthouse.
The lifeboat and volunteer crew launched at 8.35am, and were at the scene by 9am. The vessel had suffered engine failure and was unable to return to Holyhead as she was caught in strong tides.
The lifeboat successfully towed the stricken yacht back to a mooring within Holyhead harbour, arriving back by 11 o’clock, where the lifeboat returned to her berth and was prepared for service.
Holyhead coxswain Tony Price said the experienced crew had done the right thing calling for assistance, and their vessel had been well maintained. He thanked the Cemaes coastguard volunteers for keeping a watchful eye from the cliffs at Carmel Head.
The call-out was new crewman Gavin Wright’s first one. Other new crew members Sion Owens and Holly Owen have also attended their first call outs within the last few weeks.
For further information, please contact Holyhead Lifeboat Press Officer Vicki Owens, on 07531 681409 or email [email protected]
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