Lymington RNLI launches to assist lone sailor near Keyhaven
Lymington RNLI’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched on Sunday 7 June following reports of a lone sailor in difficulty aboard a dinghy near Keyhaven.
On arrival, the volunteer crew found members of Keyhaven Yacht Club already on scene, providing invaluable assistance and support to the casualty. Their swift actions helped ensure the sailor’s welfare while the situation was assessed.
The dinghy was found safely anchored, and after a thorough assessment the sailor was transferred to the lifeboat and brought ashore as a precaution. The casualty was then handed into the care of HM Coastguard.
The RNLI crew remained on scene to ensure the dinghy was secure before returning to station, where the lifeboat was refuelled and made ready for service.
Crew James Lever helm, Simon Naylor, Alex Sheppard and Simon Nuding
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Lymington RNLI provides search and rescue cover across the western Solent, Needles Channel and eastern Christchurch Bay.
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