Arklow RNLI assists two people on 10m sailing vessel

At 4.20am, the volunteer crew had left their beds and had launched following a report that a sailing vessel had lost power and was adrift approximately two miles north east of Arklow.

In moderate seas with north easterly winds, the volunteers made their way to the reported position and located the casualty vessel with two people aboard.

Upon arrival, the crew on the relief Trent class lifeboat RNLB Macquarie under Coxswain Ned Dillon assessed the situation and a tow line was set up and the lifeboat then proceeded back to Arklow.

The crew on the call out were, Coxswain Ned Dillon, Brendan Dillon, Eddie Mc Elheron, Michael Mordaunt, Dave Molloy, John Tyrell and Craig O’Reilly.

Following the call out, Mark Corcoran, Arklow RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer and Community Safety Officer said: 'Our volunteers are always on call 24/7/365, huge thanks to them and their families for the amazing work they do in our community.'

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