RNLI Moelfre volunteers rescue yacht with two people on board.
At 4:21 pm Moelfre All-Weather lifeboat Kiwi launched after being tasked by UK Coastguard that an 18-foot yacht was becalmed and had no additional means of power 23 miles North of Moelfre.
The casualty vessel was located and once alongside an RNLI crew member boarded the casualty vessel to assist in setting up a tow. Once the tow had been prepared, the decision was taken that the safest option was to get both casualties and the RNLI crew member back on board Kiwi before commencing the tow.
At 6:30 pm Kiwi started the long haul to Amlwch port so that the casualty vessel could be placed at a safe overnight mooring. Kiwi the All-Weather lifeboat then left Amlwch port at 8:23 pm and by 9:30 pm she was back in our boathouse, washed down and prepared for her next service.
For further information, please contact Phil Williams, Moelfre Lifeboat Press Officer, on 0777 3979910
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