Islay RNLI called to yacht off Isle of Jura
Islay’s volunteer lifeboat crew were requested to launch by UK Coastguard at 2.50pm yesterday (July 03rd) to assess the situation of a yacht who had lost steerage in Loch Tarbert, off the west coast of Jura.
In fine conditions, the Severn class ‘Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit II’ made good speed to Loch Tarbert. The yacht was without means of steerage with only one person on board. Once on scene, it was deemed necessary to tow the 37ft vessel to the nearest safe and suitable port. An RNLI crew member was transferred onto the casualty vessel to assist back to Islay.
The yacht was towed to Port Askaig, where it could moor safely overnight. The Islay Coastguard were on scene to assist with berthing the casualty vessel. The lifeboat was refuelled and ready for service again by 5.30pm.
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