
Llandudno and Conwy lifeboats assist stricken yacht
Llandudno’s all-weather lifeboat launched at 4.25pm on Monday 23 September, to assist Conwy lifeboat with a 27ft yacht that had suffered engine failure near the Fairway Buoy.
Despite the crew’s efforts, all attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful. With worsening sea conditions, a strong ebbing spring tide, and a 15-knot wind, the crew, in consultation with HM Coastguard, requested additional support from Llandudno lifeboat.
An RNLI spokesperson says: ‘This coordinated effort between the two RNLI stations highlights the importance of teamwork and the professionalism of both crews, ensuring the safe recovery of the yacht and its occupants in challenging conditions.’
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