Burnham RNLI volunteers paged to grounded yacht
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat crews were paged this evening, 10 February at 9.02 pm, to assist a grounded 30 foot yacht.
The yacht’s crew were making a night entrance to the River Brue and had misjudged the entrance channel. The Burnham volunteers quickly launched the station D class lifeboat, Burnham Reach, with a crew of three, and proceeded to the casualty area.
On arrival, the casualty craft was found to be well aground on a dropping tide, but not in any obvious danger. The RNLI crew therefore briefed Milford Haven Coastguard control accordingly, were stood down and returned to the town jetty for recovery and wash-down ready for the next service
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI helmsman Nathan Meager described the scene; ‘The yacht was well aground and not in obvious danger. The owner was properly equipped with VHF radio, food, water and confident of refloating on the morning tide. He had sensibly notified Coastguard control of his predicament, who paged us to assist if required. We were happy to assist, but on this occasion were not really required.
Notes to editors
Image with this short brief shows Burnham D Class lifeboat Burnham Reach being washed down and refuelled ready for the next service, which could happen at any time.
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