
Yacht calls Port Erin RNLI lifeboat for assistance whilst on exercise
Port Erin Lifeboat volunteer crew launched the inshore Atlantic 85, Muriel and Leslie, for a routine training exercise on Tuesday, 24 August, in a north-north easterly calm, dark evening.
Helmsman Tony Mitchell manoeuvred the lifeboat in front of the yacht. While doing a safe speed, navigated past Kitterland and Thousla Rock into open water towards Port St Mary. The vessel then thanked the lifeboat volunteers and proceeded to make its way to its destination.
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