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Fraserburgh RNLI respond to a Yacht in Distress

Lifeboats News Release

The first of three shouts for Fraserburgh Lifeboat in 48 hours was on Tuesday 15 October 2024

Fraserburgh RNLI coxswain and volunteers had taken the lifeboat to Peterhead in order to pay their last respects and attend the funeral service of Peterhead RNLI’s popular Lifeboat Operations Manager Jurgs Elahw.

After attending the service they were just leaving the car park when their pagers were activated.

Coxswain Vic Sutherland and crew made for the harbour and left aboard the relief Trent Class lifeboat 14-06 Windsor Runner with the news that there was a yacht in distress six or seven miles east off Rattray Head.

The initial location given was incorrect and the yacht was actually a lot closer to Fraserburgh than thought at first and the yacht was able to make the harbour unaided.

The lifeboat was able to assist her through the harbour to safety and a safe berth.


It was the first shout for Fraserburgh RNLI volunteer Martin Stephen, well done Martin!

RNLI/Billy Watson

It was the first shout for Fraserburgh RNLI volunteer Martin Stephen, well done Martin!

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