First rescue for new helm at Calshot RNLI Lifeboat Station
While out on training exercise this morning, Calshot RNLI Atlantic 85 Lifeboat diverted to help a yacht with engine failure.
The crew decided to make their way over to the yachts to see if they needed any assistance. The 36ft yacht had suffered engine failure after leaving Cowes and there was not enough wind to make their way by sail.
The casualty vessel requested Calshot RNLI's Atlantic 85 Lifeboat Max Walls take over the tow to help them finish their journey. One of Calshot's crew boarded the yacht and an astern tow was fixed.
The lifeboat towed the yacht to Marchwood Yacht Club where they put it alongside the pontoon. The three persons on board were all wearing life jackets and no casualty care was needed, so Calshot's volunteer crew were able to make their way back to station.
The shout was the first in command as helm for volunteer crew member Graham Burgess, who recently passed out in the role.
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