No weekend lie-in for Penarth's RNLI volunteers.

At the request of Milford Haven coastguards, crew at Penarth RNLI launched to assist a 29 foot yacht which had suffered engine and power failure in the area of Lavernock Point. The vessel was quickly located and a crew member boarded the stricken yacht. A tow was established before the yacht was towed back to the safety of Cardiff Bay Barrage.

All three people on board the yacht, and their lovely dog, were safe and well.

The lifeboat returned to the station at 10:45am and, after fuelling, washing and replenishing equipment, the volunteer crew were able to start the weekend.

It was junior crew member, Max's, first shout at the station with his dad Nick. Welcome to the family Max, a little while before we've got wellies to match that outfit!

For further information, please contact Andy Berry, Lifeboat Press Officer, on 07951 051128.

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.

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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.