Galway RNLI assists after 32ft yacht breaks moorings in Renville (Oranmore)
Galway RNLI assisted in the recovery of a 32ft yacht that broke its moorings in Renville, Oranmore, earlier this evening (Monday, 10 May).
The Irish Coast Guard sought the assistance of Galway RNLI at about 5.40pm and the lifeboat crew launched a short time later from Galway Docks.
Upon arrival at Renville, members of the Galway Bay Sailing Club were out on the water and towing the boat to safety. The Galway RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew assisted.
Conditions were fairly unsettled at the time with Force 5 to 6 winds blowing. No-one was hurt in the incident and there was no damage to the vessel.
Galway RNLI Deputy Launching Authority Mike Cummins said with the weather so changeable these past few days he would urge all boat owners to make sure all vessel moorings are secure.
The lifeboat volunteer crew on this call out were Helm Brian Niland and crew Dave Oliver, David McGrath and James Rhattigan.
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