Islay RNLI called to yacht aground in Sound of Gigha
The volunteer crew of the Severn class Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit II launched this morning at 10.34am (Tuesday 1st June) to assist a yacht with 2 persons on board. The yacht had run aground on rock in the north of the Sound of Gigha.
The Islay lifeboat made way in good conditions; however, upon reaching the end of the Sound of Islay was stood down. Calmac Ferries Isle of Arran passenger ferry had been close by and deployed their fast rescue craft to offer assistance to the vessel.
The Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit II returned to Port Askaig, was refuelled and ready for service again.
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Gemma McDonald, Regional Media Manager (Scotland), 07826 900639 or [email protected]
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