Early morning sunrise shout for Penarth RNLI Volunteers

Penarth crew members were paged by Milford Haven Coastguards at 5.20am. Our smaller D class lifeboat was launched soon after, and we provided assistance to two yachts which were aground just off Cardiff Barrage. The two yachts, which were travelling together, had run aground on the mud at the lowest point of the tide.

After a quick welfare check by crew members on all passengers on board both yachts, we further assisted by laying anchors and checking for any signs of damage to the hulls of the boats.

On this occasion both boats were not damaged, and the sailors on board were content to wait on board until the tide came in. The D class lifeboat returned back to Penarth station to be refuelled and made ready for service. The yachts floated off safely with the incoming tide a little later in the morning.

Although an early start, the crew were treated to one of Penarth's extraordinary sunrises, with many people commenting on the photographs that were taken at launch.

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For further information please contact Andy Berry, LPO Penarth 07951 051128

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