
Busy period continues for Tobermory RNLI with becalmed yacht
The volunteer crew went to the assistance of a yacht with mechanical failure in the early hours of Wednesday 19 June
Once on scene, it was decided that the best course of action was to take the yacht under tow due to its position near the coast and the inability to make way under sail. The yacht was towed to Tobermory Harbour and secured alongside the pontoons. The Elizabeth Fairlie Ramsey returned to her berth by 2.00am and made ready for service.
Deputy Second Coxswain, Dave Underwood said; ‘we would like to extend our thanks to crew of the yacht Atlanta for their willingness to attempt a tow of the casualty vessel, and to the crew of the Hebridean Princess who launched their rescue craft ready to assist.’
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