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Llandudno RNLI assists stricken yacht north of Little Orme

Lifeboats News Release

On Thursday evening, 7 August, Llandudno’s All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was launched to assist a single-handed 28-foot yacht reported to be 3.5 miles north of the Little Orme. The yacht, en route from Liverpool to Conwy, had suffered engine failure.

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With moderate winds, slight seas, and fading light, the lifeboat launched and arrived on scene at 7:55 pm. The crew quickly established an astern tow and began the passage to the nearest safe haven, Conwy, maintaining a speed of 5–6 knots.

At the fairway buoy, the tow was shortened to an alongside tow to guide the vessel safely down the channel. Both vessels reached Beacon’s Jetty at 10:45 pm, where Llandudno Coastguard was ready to take the casualty’s lines.

The lifeboat then returned to Llandudno for recovery.
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Luke Heritage
Lifeboat Press Officer, Llandudno Lifeboat Station

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