Rosslare Harbour RNLI comes to the assistance of a lone sailor off Raven Point.

Rosslare Harbour RNLI were in turn tasked by the Coast Guard and the all-weather lifeboat launched at 4.23pm.

When the volunteer crew reached the scene at 4.33pm, they assessed the situation and liaised with the sole occupant. The yacht was taking on water.

Having assessed the situation, it was decided to attach a line and tow the vessel to the safety of Rosslare Harbour.

The yacht was moored safely on Berth 4 at 5.35pm. The sailor was safe and uninjured.

The Lifeboat returned to the pen at 5.45pm where it was refuelled and washed down; ready for its next service.

Weather conditions were good. Reasonable visibility, force 4 north-east wind, slight swell. There was no rain

The volunteer lifeboat crew were:

Eamon O’Rourke, Coxswain.

Keith Morris, Mechanic.

Samuel Kelly, Navigator.

Paul McCormack.

Stephen Breen.

Séamus McDonald.

Séan Cullen.

Rosslare Harbour RNLI Launch Authority, Aidan O’Sullivan, paid tribute to the volunteer crew for an excellent service and outcome.

Aidan also stressed the importance of sailors having the necessary communications equipment on board. And wearing the proper safety equipment. And he reiterated the importance of calling the Irish Coast Guard on 999 or 112 when in difficulty in the water.

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