Howth RNLI rescue 4 people in sailing yacht with propulsion difficulties
Howth RNLI rescue 4 people in a sailing yacht who were struggling to make it back to safe harbour and drifting with no propulsion.
Howth RNLI pagers sounded at 3.10pm Tuesday 29th June 2021 to reports of a sailing yacht with 4 people on board who were drifting in the vicinity of Lambay Island.
The Howth RNLI all weather lifeboat and volunteer crew launched 15 minutes later and made it’s way to the scene
Weather conditions at the time gave good visibility but there was a light northerly breeze and a string tide at the location. Howth RNLI Deputy Coxswain Ian Sheridan assessed the situation and as the yacht was completely disabled a decision was taken to take the yacht in tow to the safety of Howth Harbour.
The 4 people aboard were all wearing lifejackets and were in good spirits.
Speaking following the callout, Stephen Harris, Howth RNLI Deputy Launch Authority said: ‘When the call was raised we were delighted to help the 4 people this afternoon, they all had their lifejackets and safety gear but were not able to make any headway trying to return to harbour, we were happy to assist and they were extremely grateful’
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