Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat aids stranded yacht being blown towards beach
The volunteer crew of Lowestoft lifeboat were called to a yacht reported to be aground on a sandbank.
"However the vessel's gearbox had been damaged and the wind was blowing the stranded vessel towards the beach."
"After assessing the situation we decided the safest way to assist the sailors was to tow the yacht into the harbour - which was soon completed."
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