Youghal RNLI called to unmanned yacht adrift in the harbour
Youghal RNLI was requested to launch by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre yesterday (Tuesday 4 June) at 3.45pm to an 8m yacht adrift in the harbour with no people onboard.
The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat in a moderate north westerly breeze and were with the yacht within minutes.
On arrival the crew determined that the yacht was dragging its mooring. A crew member boarded the yacht and cut the mooring line before the crew established a tow and bought the yacht safely back to the pontoon were the Coast Guard were waiting to assist.
Speaking following the call out, Derry Walsh, Youghal RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said: ‘As we approach the summer season, we would remind sailors and boat owners to ensure the appropriate safety, engine and fuel checks are completed ahead of any trip as well as ensuring vessels are safely secured on their moorings. During any activity at sea, always respect the water. Always wear a lifejacket, always carry a means of communication and always let someone on the shore know where you are going and when you are due back. Should you get into difficulty, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.’
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